Box 1

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Christensen family papers, 1945-1986, consist of letters written by John Francis (J.F.) Christensen to his wife, Alcyone Christensen, and mother-in-law, Nellie Condon, from 1945 to 1947. The letters to Alcyone update her on his health and experiences in new cities, discuss plans to move the family to the Canal Zone, and refer to her letters about their children, Helen and John. The first letter addresses Alcyone by name, but all others begin with "Dear Buddie" and end with "Buddie" to...