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Come with me as I meet my Mother through this series of letters, she died when I was 6 months old and this is my very first real glimpse into her world, who she was, who she wanted to be and how she loved my Father.
A collection of 36 letters hand written by my Mother Joyce at University of Denver and sent to my Father Earl at University of Colorado Boulder when they were first engaged in 1952. The letters span from September 1952 - January 1953. My Mother died from Breast Cancer in 1971 at the age of 40. The original language of the letters is read intact to maintain the integrity of the authenticity of her words, 1952 is a very different time culturally and economically.
Episodes
15 episodes
Letter 14 11/3/1952 Pencil Letters and Mountain Views
November 3rd, 1952 — Joyce writes from work in pencil, determined that Earl will have a Wednesday letter even though they’ll see each other that night. Between serving customers, she shares the latest gossip: Johnny’s $300 poker loss, Winnie’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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4:42

Letter 13 10/28/1952 The Night Before Evolution
October 28th, 1952 — Joyce writes from Denver on the eve of a big genetics and evolution quiz, armed with her study outline but fretting over memorization. Campus life hums in the background: fraternity shakeups, pledge drama, and a visit to th...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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8:36

Letter 12 10/27/1952 18 Reasons and then some
October 27th, 1952 — Joyce writes to Earl from Denver on a Monday afternoon that started slow and academic. She skips class, contemplates the mountain of assignments ahead — from evolution tests to children’s play evaluations — and trades bathr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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7:29

Letter 11 10/21/1952 Faith, Dr Shirey, and the Beatitudes: A Letter on Belief and Love
In this thought-provoking letter, Joyce reflects on a heated classroom debate with Dr. Shirley , whose provocative statements on religion, Christ, and education spark frustration—and intellectual awakening. As she forms a research group and dig...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:01

Letter 10 10/20/1952 Laundry Chutes, Love Letters, and the Madness of Monday
In this letter—misdated "1959" but likely written October 20th, 1952—Joyce writes from the eye of a college storm. Between roommate drama, academic overload, and an ink-leaking pen, she still manages to beam love and longing toward Earl. She re...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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9:47

Letter 9 10/14/1952 Spaghetti, Sweaters, and Something Deeper
In this letter from October 14, 1952, Joyce offers a vibrant blend of daily college chaos and soul-deep vulnerability. She shares casual updates—class confusion, dance plans, roommate drama, and midnight cravings for pancakes—with the same ease...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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7:16

Letter 8 10/13/1952 Homecoming Plans and Monday Emotions
In this October 13th, 1952 letter, Joyce shares another vivid snapshot of her college life—from skipping classes and planning the homecoming dance to musing about corsages, psychiatric interviews, and Monday blues. Amid playful teasing and hear...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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7:58

Letter 7 10/08/1952 Scratch Pad, Sock Diamonds, and Missing You
In this intimate, handwritten letter from October 8, 1952, Joyce shares her unfiltered thoughts and daily moments from college life—academic procrastination, social drama, a leaky pen, and a longing for connection with her sweetheart. Set...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:58

Letter 6 10/07/1952 From Homecoming to Tagliavini
Description: In this letter from October 7th, 1952, Joyce reflects on her college experiences and the dynamics within her dorm. She shares her thoughts on her classes, work, and the social interactions with her friends.Highlights:...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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7:27

Letter 5 10/06/1952 Embracing College Challenges
Description: In this letter dated October 6th, 1952, Joyce writes about her experiences with her classes and the challenges of balancing work and academics. She shares her thoughts on her professors and the dynamics within her dorm.Highl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:09

Letter 4 Part 1 09/30/1952 A Day in the Life of a College Student
Description: In this letter from September 30th, 1952, Joyce shares her daily routine and the small joys and challenges of college life. She reflects on her academic pursuits and the social interactions with her friends and classmates.Hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:12

Letter 4 Part 2 09/30/1952 Bonus I Love You
A bonus surprise upside down on the back of one of the pieces of paper says, I love you, sweetheart. In fact, I love you more each minute I sit here and think about you and think about how good it would feel if I could hug you now. I think that...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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0:23

Letter 3 09/29/1952 Balancing Academics and Emotions
Description: In this letter dated September 29th, 1952, Joyce reflects on her academic schedule and the emotional challenges of being away from her sweetheart. She shares her experiences with her classes and the social dynamics within her dorm....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:22

Letter 1 09/22/1952 Dorm Curfews, Stolen Pens, and Stationery
In the first letter of this series, dated September 22, 1952, Joyce gives a lively and unfiltered account of her early days settling into college life. From chaotic dorm curfews and cafeteria politics to leaking pens and awkward blind dates, he...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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7:18

Letter 2 09/24/1952 Navigating College and Friendships
Description: In this letter from September 24th, 1952, Joyce discusses her experiences with her roommates and the dynamics within the dorm. She shares her thoughts on her classes and her plans to approach her boss for a raise.Highlights:...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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3:49
