Joanne Mitchell
Written June 5, 1967
Found through Briéana, her twin sister Carol Ann's daughter-in-law, who shared her photo.
Letter L23 · St. Ann School, Gloucester · 1967
The letter to Russell
Page 1
1[?] Middle St.
Gloucester, Mass.
June 5, 1967
Hi Russ,
How are you? I don't think you are feeling well.
Sister Roselle told the whole class that you are in the hospital.
When you were a little boy you must have had fun playing baseball, football, baskitball. I wish, I could play all those sports, But I'm a girl!
I'm a twin. I have a sister. Can you guess what her name is? My name is Joanne Mitchell. I am going to put my picture on this letter to see if I am pretty or not.
Page 2
If you say I am not pretty I wouldnot mind because I am not pretty now. I cut my hair and I look ugly. Everybody calls me honey when I go to the Y.M.C.A.
I know a big boy whose name is Rusty. Almost like your name. He always calls me honey and says what are you going to do tonight? When he asks me that I just walk away and laugh.
You will be happy to go home and not be in the hospital you will be better soon and rest, please. And when you get home you should take it easy,
God bless you,
Your friend,
Joanne Mitchell
About the photo: This photo is still glued to the top of her letter. She wrote that she put it there herself.
Today
Joanne today
For Sister Flatley
A photo of Joanne today, for Sister Flatley
I'm putting together updates for Sister Flatley, the class's teacher (Sister Roselle back then), probably printed. If you're comfortable, add a note or a photo of Joanne today, and I'll include it.
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