One of the books mentioned in this letter is still in Linda's library. By today's standards, the text of "Hawaiian Yesterdays" is offensive.
Wednesday 29 November 1944
Dear Linda and Norma,
My darlings, you look so sweet in your picture that I just had to write you about it. My how you are growing and getting prettier all the time.
I ordered dolls for both of you from Santa Claus and you will be receiving them soon. Next year at Xmas, I'll be home and see that Santa brings a nice couch and chair for your room. Won't that be swell?
Did you get the books I sent you? There are several and I hope you enjoy reading them.
Good night my darlings. Linda, you haven't written to Daddy lately. Have you been too busy?
My darlings, you look so sweet in your picture that I just had to write you about it. My how you are growing and getting prettier all the time.
I ordered dolls for both of you from Santa Claus and you will be receiving them soon. Next year at Xmas, I'll be home and see that Santa brings a nice couch and chair for your room. Won't that be swell?
Did you get the books I sent you? There are several and I hope you enjoy reading them.
Good night my darlings. Linda, you haven't written to Daddy lately. Have you been too busy?
Love,
Daddy
Linda with one of the books
"Hawaiian Yesterdays"
The Book Cover
A Page of Text
An Illustration
What a happy, healthy, pretty little girl you were! Did you bring your Hawaiian doll to school for show and tell?
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