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Letter from Carl D. Duncan to Patricia Whiting, February 11, 1966
Duncan, Carl D. (Carl Dudley), 1895-1966
1966-02-11
English
Duncan recalls a conversation with Whiting's mother and asks Whiting to take his mail to his apartment while he is in Portland.
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Correspondence
Travel
Travel Families Correspondence
Whiting, Patricia, 1940-2010
San Jose -- California
Dr. Carl Duncan and Patricia Whiting Collection
San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives
Series I, Box 1, Folder 168
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Dr. Carl. D. Duncan (1895-1966), former SJSU professor and chairman of the National Science Department, began his career at San Jose State College in 1922. During his tenure he mentored many students, and between the years 1964-1966, he mentored Patricia Carpio (Whiting), a student in the Humanities & Art. Whiting worked for Dr. Duncan, who served as the secretary of the Field Studies program at that time. Whiting went on to become the first Filipino woman elected to the Oregon State Legislature, serving three terms from 1972-1978, and a community activist and beloved leader. Duncan and Whiting maintained a long-term friendship that lasted until his death in 1966. Patricia Whiting died at age 69 on July 1, 2010 of cancer. She is survived by her husband Vincent Whiting.
Dearest Patricia: Your mom phoned me this morning around 10:00. She said to tell you that all the boys have the flu - current kind, so they’re part of the 15-20% of kids out of school. She has pots and pans all over the house at convenient places for them to relieve themselves when they become nauseated she says. They can’t hold anything back long enough to make it to the bathroom. Says it’s just as if the roof were leaking all over only it isn’t leaking water. Connie doesn’t have it and mom hopes that she’ll escape what she said but I think so. She says, “DON’T come near them - neither you nor I till it’s over. But she’ll appreciate a phone call as soon as it is convenient. She’s ecstatic about the signs of spring in her garden - apricot buds getting ready to burst, some little [?] with big white bell like flowers that have come up and swelling camellia buds. She’s put in a supporting stake for the camellias that were drooping. Well tie them a little higher so they’ll grow to a better shape. She’s delightful. I leave this P.M. at 4:05 from the S.F. airport. Will come back late Monday or early Tuesday. Hope this visit will clear the air for me but am not overly confident. I’ll have the key to my apt. before I take off and will appreciate your putting my mail inside for me. If you want the newspapers, take them, otherwise put them inside too. I’ll feel better with you handling my mail than leaving it to Mrs. Sand, though I’m not much concerned. If it is too much of a chore for your busy days, skip it. I can get in when I return, even if I don’t have the key . So keep it till I get it from you. I’m still seeing you in your beautiful suit - the kind of suit a lovely young lady should have - and it warms my heart to see it on the right person. Of course I take your pictures with me, the little ones in my wallet, the bigger ones in my suitcase. That way you’re not very far off no matter where I go. I’ll look at all the clouds and the beautiful country for you and will communicate with you some way at least once. Love - Carl.
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