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Letter from Carl Duncan to Patricia Whiting, August 20, 1966
Duncan, Carl D. (Carl Dudley), 1895-1966
1966-08-20
English
A brief note from Duncan mentioning the care of Whiting's houseplants and the health of her mother.
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Correspondence
Whiting, Patricia, 1940-2010
San Jose -- California
Dr. Carl Duncan and Patricia Whiting Papers
San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives
Series I, Box 1, Folder 216
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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.
Hi, Patricia: As per instructions, I gave your plant its ¾ cup of water late yesterday PM. It drank the full allotment - at least none of it showed up in the saucer below the pot. Also, your yucca plant under the stairs outside my door is growing vigorously. Soon it will need to be transplanted and I suppose a place should be sought for it at 457 Los Padres. What think you? Doris seems to be improving on celery juice and Rumsfeld’s pills but she puts in long days. Mrs. Shepard at the Sewing Machine Co. says they’ll hold your Necchi for you and she’ll be pleased to give you time for learning the machine on the 29th. So everything is moving smoothly. I’ll be listening for your call Mon. or Tues. before you take off with Leon for the high places. Love as always - Carl.
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