The Sue Ellen Friedman Letters

[Letter Envelope]

History

These letters were sent to Sue Ellen Friedman during her high school and college years. (The bulk of the letters are in the first five months of 1965, which was her junior year.) Her most frequent correspondents are her parents, her brother Larry, and several boyfriends and college friends. Sue Ellen and her correspondents are Jewish, and their faith activities are often mentioned in their letters. Her maternal grandmother's letter, shortly after Sue Ellen arrives at Mount Holyoke, admonishes her to "watch carefully wih [sic] whom you go and be sure they are all N.J.B.'s." [nice Jewish boys] Sue Ellen's mother is a high school teacher, and is taking college courses in the spring of 1965.

The Images

All documents have a portion of the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter Written on Jan 5, 1959, from Mark Schwartz
envelope Postmarked Jan 7, 1959 11:30am in Poughkeepsie, NY. Return address 38 South Clinton St, Poughkeepsie, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Remnants of a rubber band cling to the front of the envelope.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 5, 1959, from Winnie Cohn
envelope Postmarked Jul 7, 1959 8am in Lutry, Vaud, Switzerland. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Air mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Jul 7, 1959, from Winnie Cohn
envelope Postmarked Jul 7, 1959 8pm in Lausanne, Switzerland. Inscription on reverse flap: "Le Grand Verger / Chateau de Mémise / Lutry, Switzerland / Sue, please note address" Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Air mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Aug 6, 1959, from Winnie Cohn
envelope Postmarked Aug 7, 1959, with return address for W. Cohn, Le Grand Verger, Chateau de Mémise, Lutry, Suisse on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Air mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Aug 12, 1959, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Aug 12, 1959 5pm in Eagle Bay, NY., with return address for Andrew Schwebel, 29 Liggett Rd, Valley Stream, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 10, 1959, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Nov 12, 1959 7:30pm in Rockville Centre, NY., with corner card for Troy Light Co., 84 Congress St, Troy, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Nov 25, 1959, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Nov 25, 1959 7:30pm in Rockville Centre, NY., with corner card for 86 Riverside Dr, Rockville Centre, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Dec 1, 1959, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Dec 1, 1959 5pm in Hempstead, NY., on Hendrick Hudson Hotel, Troy NY stationery. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 8, 1959, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Dec 10, 1959 11am in Rockville Centre, NY. Return address for Andrew Schwebel, 29 Liggett Road, Valley Stream, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 22, 1959, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Dec 23, 1959 7:30pm in Rockville Centre, NY. Transit marked Dec 24, 1959 am in Schenectady, NY on reverse flap. One stamp missing from obverse. 1959 Christmas seals on front and back of envelope. Return address for Andrew Schwebel, 29 Liggett Road, Valley Stream, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss S. E. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Partial Letter Written around Dec 1959, from Sue Ellen Friedman to Andrew Schwebel
page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 2, 1960, from Sue Ellen Friedman to Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Jan 4, 1960 1pm in Schenectady, NY, with return address for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY on the reverse flap. Inscription on reverse flap: "The writing is very messy. Excuse, please!?" Addressed to Mr. Andrew I. Schwebel, 86 Riverside Dr, Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 2, 1960, from Wendy
envelope Postmarked Jan 6, 1960 3:30pm in Rye, NY, with corner card for 12 Eve Lane, Rye, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 1, 1960, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Mar 4, 1960 6:30pm in Rockville Centre, NY. Return address 86 Riverside Dr, Rockville Centre, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 2, 1960, from Mark Schwartz
envelope Postmarked Mar 3, 1960 9am in Poughkeepsie, NY. Return address 38 South Clinton St, Poughkeepsie, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Remnants of a rubber band cling to the back of the envelope.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Mar 29, 1960, from Joe Rosenfield, Jr.
envelope Postmarked Mar 29, 1960 12:30am in New York, NY., with corner card for Big Joe's Happiness Exchange Foundation, 226 West 42nd St, New York 36, NY. Addressed to Miss S. A. [sic] Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY.
page 1 Transcription: "Dear Angel: Kindly let us know if you plan to be in New York City on April 14th, in which case we will send you a ticket for the show in which you have invested. God bless you, Big Joe / Joe Rosenfield, Jr."

A Letter Written around Aug 9, 1960, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Aug 9, 1960 1:30pm. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Oct 22, 1960, from Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Oct 22, 1960 7:15pm in Sutton, Surrey. Return address 86 Cambridge Terrace, London NW1 on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss S. E. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 25, 1960, from Sue Ellen Friedman to Andrew Schwebel
envelope Postmarked Oct 27, 1960 5pm in Rexford, NY, with corner card for Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Addressed to Mr. Andrew I. Schwebel, 6 Camebridge [sic] Terrace, London NW1 England. Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 28, 1961, from John Michael
envelope Postmarked Mar 28, 1961 5pm in Scarsdale, NY, with corner card for JMG, 301 Boulevard, Scarsdale, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. A pencil list was created on the reverse side: "girdles / slips / bras - / shoes - / purse / formals - / dresser - / skirts / blouses / sweaters / coat / bermudas / jewelry / kleenex box"
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 21, 1962, from brother Larry Friedman
envelope Postmarked Sep 22, 1962 1:30am in Schenectady, NY. Return address for Larry M. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (2 Safford Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 19, 1962, from maternal grandmother Sadie Clara Rickman Fein
envelope Postmarked Oct 19, 1962 4:30pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Mrs. Max Fein, 114 Victory Ave, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (2 Safford Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Oct 21, 1962, from maternal grandmother Sadie Clara Rickman Fein
envelope Postmarked Oct 21, 1962 8:30pm in Schenectady, NY. Return address for M. Fein, 114 Victory Ave, Schenectady, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (2 Safford Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 24, 1962, from brother Larry Friedman
envelope Postmarked Oct 24, 1962 4:30pm in Schenectady, NY. Return address for Larry M. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (2 Safford Hall). Inscription on reverse flap: "P.P.S. - Yearbook suppliment [sic] coming out Fri."
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 2, 1962, from brother Larry Friedman
envelope Postmarked Nov 3, 1962 8pm in Schenectady, NY. Return address for Larry M. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (2 Safford Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 5, 1962, from maternal grandmother Sadie Clara Rickman Fein
envelope Postmarked Nov 5, 1962 3:30pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Mrs. Max Fein, 114 Victory Ave, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (2 Safford Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Sympathy Card Mailed on Nov 9, 1962, from Mr. and Mrs. Kniskern
envelope Postmarked Nov 9, 1962 3:30pm in Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (Safford Hall).
card front "Your kindness and sympathy will always be held in grateful remembrance"
page 1 "Dear Sue Sue It gave us such a warm feeling to have all of our three daughters so thoughtful at a time like this. Mr. & Mrs. Kniskern"

A Letter Written on Jan 31, 1965, from MHC classmate Roberta (Bobbie) Gordenstein
envelope Postmarked Jan 31, 1965 pm in Springfield, Mass. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Feb 3, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 4, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 7, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 7, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 9, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 10, 1965 am in Albany, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Mailed on Feb 11, 1965, from father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 11, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 A note: "Please let us know by return mail how you are." Plus a copy of a bowling league letter, with Arnold's scores penned in.

A Letter Written on Feb 12, 1965, from father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 12, 1965 pm in Amsterdam, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, Ray's Clothes, 85 East Main St, Amsterdam, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Feb 14, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 14, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Stamp missing.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 16, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 16, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 17, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 17, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY. Return address for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.
page 1 A second letter, from Mrs. Arthur A. (Helen) Eisenberg, was enclosed in the envelope. Full contents of letter.

Two Letters Written on Feb 21, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their parents
envelope Postmarked Feb 22, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY 12309. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
page 1 A second letter was enclosed in the envelope. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 23, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Feb 24, 1965 pm in Albany, NY, with corner card for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 24, 1965, from MHC classmate Roberta (Bobbie) Gordenstein
envelope Postmarked in Columbia, with corner card for R. Gordenstein, c/o Hernández San Miguel, Calle 54 A. No. 23-49, Bototá, Columbia. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller). Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 2, 1965, from father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 2, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Sheraton Hotels. Return address for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY 12309 on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 3, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 4, 1965 am in Schenectady, NY., with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY 12309. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 4, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their parents
envelope Postmarked Mar 4, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY., with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Mar 8, 1965, from father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 8, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY 12309. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Mar 7, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 8, 1965 am in Albany, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Mar 9, 1965, from father Arnold J. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 10, 1965 am in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Manger Hotel, 26 Clinton Ave. South, Rochester 4, NY crossed out and replaced with Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 10, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 10, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY., with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady 9, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Inscription on the front: "Photo - Please do not bend!" Inscription on the reverse: "Karen W. was married at home last Saturday - no details available. Judy A - Univ. of Indiana"
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Mar 13, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their parents
envelope Postmarked Mar 13, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY, with corner card for Arnold J. Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY 12309. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 14, 1965, to Sue Ellen and brother Larry from their mother Eleanor F. Friedman
envelope Postmarked Mar 14, 1965 pm in Schenectady, NY. Return address for 2306 Cayuga Road, Schenectady, NY 12309 on reverse flap. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on May 14, 1965, from Larry Ross at Yale
envelope Postmarked May 15, 1965 pm in New Haven, Conn., with corner card for Lar, 63 Yale Station, New Haven, Conn. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 17, 1965, from Larry Ross at Yale
envelope Postmarked May 17, 1965 pm in New Haven, Conn., with corner card for Lar, 63 Yale Station, New Haven, Conn. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 19, 1965, from Larry Ross at Yale
envelope Postmarked 1965 pm in New Haven, Conn., with corner card for Lar, 63 Yale Station, New Haven, Conn. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 20, 1965, from Larry Ross at Yale
envelope Postmarked May 20, 1965 pm in New Haven, Conn., with corner card for Lar, 63 Yale Station, New Haven, Conn. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 21, 1965, from Larry Ross at Yale
envelope Postmarked May 21, 1965 pm in New Haven, Conn., with corner card for Lar, 63 Yale Station, New Haven, Conn. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Air Mail.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jun 7, 1965, from MHC classmate Priscilla Graef
envelope Postmarked Jun 8, 1965 pm in Ridgewood, NJ, with corner card for Graef, 211 Waiku Rd, Ridgewood, NJ. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman, 2306 Cayuga Rd, Schenectady NY 12309.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 20, 1966, from Carol Delfs
envelope Postmarked Jan 22, 1966 pm in Canton, NY, with corner card for Carol Delfs, ΑΔΠ 18 Elm St, Canton, NY. Addressed to Miss Sue Ellen Friedman at Mount Holyoke College (Buckland Hall).
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.