I haven't found Richard yet. If you know Richard, I'd love to hear from you.
Letter L32 · St. Ann School, Gloucester · 1967
The letter to Russell
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St. Ann School
Gloucester, Mass
6/2/67
Dear Russ
How are things? Are they gloomey? Poor person who comes in here when sisters on the warpath. Then things are gloomey here.
Well heres a joke to cheer you up. There was this boy who drank a bottle lestoil. He died and went to heaven. The boy was met at the gate by St. Peter. St. Peter exclaimed "How did you get here so fast," the boy replied "Its so easy when you use lestoil." I hope that cheered you up. All I know is that it would cheer me up if I were in the hospital. If you like jokes I've got a whole train load of them. The
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only problem is I don't have enugh time to write them all out.
Have you heard of "Sing Out America"? Part of "Sing Out" 66 was taped and and shown on tv. on May 28th. I think this year "Sing Out" is in Asia. Some of the songs are "Up with People" "Run an Catch the Wind" "The ride of Paul Revere" "Which Way America" and "Freedom Isn't Free" We're singing them in our chior concert. I like "The Ride of Paul Revere" best. How about you?
Well I have to go now. God bless you
Your friend
Richard [possibly: Oakes]
About the photo: Found with this letter, in the spot where the photos were taped. Some photographs became detached over the years, so this isn’t confirmed. If you recognize the face or notice a mismatch, please let me know.
For Sister Flatley
A photo of Richard 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 Richard today, and I'll include it.
Guest book
Memories and notes
No notes yet. Leave a memory or a few kind words for Richard.
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