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You are an old peach to say I can have a new evening dress - Betty Writes Home-December 16, 1921
Editor's Notes Raymond, whom at Betty is taking to the dance, is the man she will eventually marry after being engaged to Bob and...
Oct 6, 20233 min read


I'm glad that your teeth are out at last-Betty Writes Home-December 10, 1921
Editor's Notes It seems Susan has had most of her teeth pulled. I remember her false teeth from when I was a child. I remember thinking...
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Raining pitchforks and old maids all day-Marion to Betty-November 20, 1921
Nov. 20, 1921 Dearest Bet, Had the thrill of my young life Friday morning. In the midst of a study hall of 125, a special delivery was...
Oct 4, 20233 min read


I Just Can't Keep Secrets-John Writes Home- November 16, 1921
Editor's Notes I thought I was bad at surprises but John is the worst keeper of secrets ever. I do see now where I get my love of...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Marion Writes Home, November 16, 1921
Dear Mother, Have just sealed up Betty's letter and then happened to think that she would probably be home by the time the letter gets to...
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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