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Anderson, Mama (fl. 1966-1970) to Nancy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09600.04.01 Author/Creator: Anderson, Mama (fl. 1966-1970) Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 September 1969 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20 x 14.8 cm.
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Nancy's mother writes that she received a letter from Herbert for Nancy which she will give to Jimmy to deliver to her. She discusses financial struggles and mentions that Nancy's grandmother is feeling "fair." Nancy's mother brings up Grace King High School freshmen initiation and Nancy's "goofy" brother who has been playing his guitar over the phone for "some girl." She closes by reminding her to write to her grandmother.

Additional letter included, GLC9600.04.02

Insert: portion of an envelope with address of Sgt. Mike A. Schandler

Anderson, Mama, fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Nancy, fl. 1966-1970
Richard, Mrs. M. (fl. 1966-1970)
Schandler, Sgt. Mike A

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