C.P. Strand: In His Words

A transcription of autobiographical material recorded in longhand by my dad, Carl P. Strand (August 6, 1920 – January 8, 2006) about growing up in rural Iowa during the Great Depression, philosophical ruminations, and letters written over the decades to family members.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

December 1940

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Iowa City Thursday morning Dear mother:  I thought I would begin my letter now as I have 15 minutes before I will leave for my cla...
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Tuesday, July 13, 1954

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Tuesday evening July 13 PGS 132 The Hague Dear Father & Mother — When next I write to you I shall be at ...
Friday, October 23, 2015

Sunday, July 18, 1954

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Sunday, July 18 Dear Father & Mother— It’s Sunday afternoon here in sunny California and it certainly feels good to be spen...
Monday, October 19, 2015

Sunday, June 20, 1954

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Sunday morning June 20 Paul Gabriel Straat 132 The Hague, Holland Dear Father & Mother Last night I found out that it c...
Friday, October 16, 2015

Wednesday, June 17, 1954

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[ The 1954 calendar shows that Wednesday was actually June 17.] Wednesday evening, June 17 Paul Gabriel Straat 132, The Ha...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Miscellaneous letters from childhood

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Undated letter, circa 1927 Dear Aunt Laurine I am in second grade this year. I get 100 in numbers almost every d...
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Saturday, November 22, 1958

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November 22, 1958 411 Bonnie Dr El Cerrito, Calif. Dear Brothers & Sisters, Since I wrote last in the round robin we ha...
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