Evan Call Family - 19330607

Historical Context

This letter was most likely written by Beatrice "Evelyn" (Jones) Pedersen, a sister missionary serving in the Eastern States Mission whose release date was near the same time as Evan.

Evelyn’s excitement about "going to Palmyra" after the 4th of July refers to the annual missionary conference held at the Joseph Smith farm. In 1933, this was a major gathering where missionaries from across the Eastern States would meet for instruction and to visit historical sites.

Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
June 7, 1933

Dear Elder Call:

Oh it’s so warm tonight I’d give most anything for a big ice cream cone and a ride in the Ford to get cooled off so I can sleep, but instead I’ll sit here on my bed with my suitcase for a table and say hello and that I hope every one there is as fine and dandy as we are here.

I am still visiting around here. I haven’t an idea when I’ll quit and decide to go home, but don’t be too surprised if you see me in Palmyra. I can hardly believe July is only three weeks away then after the 4th we only have time to get ready to go to Palmyra, so time surely flies on wings of lightening. I do hope I can stay and see every one just once more.

I am still without a companion, though Sis. Burton and Harris have both been up for a few days. I know just how it is to be alone though I’ve been so busy and staying with different ones every night has made me anything but lonesome only I miss a companion.

I hope you are enjoying success in all your work and, that all my companions are there to. Give them all my sincere wishes.

Here are the negatives of the pictures we took. They none of them turned out very good but you may want one so I’ll send my pictures along to then you can return them all when you are finished.

I’ll not write more but with wishes for your continued happiness I am

Sincerely
Evelyn.

The pictures I sent to Bro. & Sis. Jones were better than these. Were any of yours good? If so I’d like the negatives to.

I haven’t an idea where you live now so will send it to Joneses.

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