Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, Sweetie answers questions from her family in the first letter and in the second letter, we learn that her son, Lewis, had the measles during Easter 1952. Additionally, we review a penny postal card that Sweetie's father, Chester Demaree, M.D., sent to her sister, Jeanne, and examine his unique handwriting, as well as the postmark and stamps on the postcard itself.
Finally, at the end of the episode, we get to hear an Easter poem that Sweetie wrote (it had been included with the second of the two letters).
Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!
The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).
It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.
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