Letter from James C. Fanning to his family, March 7, 1950

Letter from James C. Fanning to his family, March 7, 1950

James C. Fanning, Class of 1953, wrote these letters to his family during his four years as a cadet at The Citadel.

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James C. Fanning Cadet Letter Collection

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Charleston (S.C.)

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3/7/50

Dear Daddy, Mother, and Sandy,

I got a letter Sunday night when I got back and one yesterday with the money. I want to remind you I still have my bus ticket home. I bought a round-trip ticket.

I will give myself something to talk about when I get home, so I wont [sic] tell you anything about my trip.

The dance is on March 17th, Corp Day. It is the anniversary of the founding of the school.

Last night each of the delegates to the convention reported at the Fellowship.

At noon today the whole corps attended a lecture on Bach, Beetoven [sic], and Brahms. This is the first in series to get us more cultured in the fine arts.

I sure wish I had known France Sease was at Winthrop [illegible word]

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for I would have looked her up. We did have a great and very inspirational time at the conference.

The teachers are all sneaking in tests this week so the studies are rough.

I will write again Friday. Better get ready for supper.

With lots of love,
Jimmy

P.S. Hope cartoon ain’t me.

[See scan of letter for cartoon]