1973, November 12–December 7: More kidmail
Six more brief letters (some with art) from Jed and Jay to George and Helen. “This is a good machine. It’s a plug-in good machine. It does lots of good things for you when you’re real lazy.”
Archive for From Jed
1974, February 6: Kidmail from Jay or Jed to G&H
Another piece of kid art about a “fish trap.”
1974, February 13: Letter from Marcy to G&H, plus kidmail
Marcy discusses arrangements for George and Helen to visit. “There will be plenty of room for you to stay here no matter how many kids we we have, as they all love to sleep on the floor, especially when they have friends visiting. They think it’s a great adventure.”
1974, Spring: Letters from Jed to G&H
In which I like Star Trek and I have four foster brothers. Also: “I HAVE A NEW CHESS SET[…]. I‘M NOT BRAGGING ABOUT IT”
1974, May 18: Note from Jed to G&H
A brief thank-you note from me.
1974, July 12: Letter from Jed to G&H
A note to let George and Helen know that two of the foster kids had bullied me once.
1972-1974: Jed’s journal
In which Jed writes his name, the alphabet, some book titles, and some knock-knock jokes.
Date unknown: “mobile/collage”
A construction-paper collage that I made sometime between 1973 and 1977, titled “Day & Night.”
1976, March 19: Postcard from Jay and Jed to G&H
A postcard about a visit to Coit Tower.
1977, February 22: Letter from Jed to G&H
A brief thank-you note from Jed for some birthday presents. (My first letter written in cursive!)