Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast!  In this episode, Sweetie writes a big letter to her family in January 1952, describing her Christmas holiday in 1951.  We learn more about her home life and family in this episode.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast!  In this episode, Sweetie writes letters to her family in November and December 1951.  She writes to her father asking for advice on her son's illnesses and the medicine she is using, and then starts to prepare for Christmas 1951.  Additionally, we learn that Miss Darst left Doylestown that holiday season with her nephew, Brower Murphy to spend Christmas with his family in Atlanta, Georgia.  We also learn more about how economical Sweetie is with various purchases for her home life, including canned items that she finds at various sales.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for a family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1951, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast!  In this episode, Sweetie writes letters to her family in November 1951.  She writes first of how her son, Lewis, was very sick that fall, and then she proceeds into a long description of Lewis' experience in first grade at the Doylestown Public School.  She writes of him learning to write, how his teacher (Mrs. Houk) treats him, stories she hears of what is occurring during recess, his interactions with a school bully, and his first report card.  Sweetie then gives an update on her home life, and writes to her family on a variety of subjects.  Finally, we end the episode with a brief note from Sweetie's father, Chester, to Sweetie's sister, Jeanne.

Note that in this episode we do review some historical information about the Doylestown Public School, which was originally built in 1899.  

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for a family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1951, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast!  In this episode, Sweetie writes letters to her family in August and November 1951, and talks about her life in her new home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.  We learn that Sweetie's sister-in-law, Elizabeth, has had her third child - a baby girl, and has moved her family to Norristown, Pennsylvania.  We also hear from Sweetie's father, Chester (in Lacona, Iowa), who has just returned from a trip to Chicago to see his son, Frank.  Finally, we learn that Lewis, who has started school that fall, was very unwell in the beginning of November.  

At the end of the episode, we review Sweetie's family tree, as well as a group photograph of all of the Graham family in the early 1950's.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for a family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1951, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast!  In this episode, Sweetie writes letters to her family in August 1951, and talks about her life in her new home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, as well as her interactions with the individual who is now boarding with her family - Miss Darst.    Sweetie also reflects on her son, Lewis, who will start school (first grade) in September 1951.  Additionally, we learn more about Miss Darst's nephew, Brower Murphy, and his wife, Evelyn.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for a family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1951, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast!  This is the season premiere episode of Season 3!  In this episode, Sweetie and her family move in summer 1951 to Doylestown, Pennsylvania, having taken an opportunity to live in a bigger house that will help them with their growing antiques business.  That being said, the 90-year old woman who had previously lived there, Miss Darst, is to live with their family as a boarder until she passes away, per the arrangement with the seller (Miss Darst's nephew, Brower Murphy).  

In this episode we learn about Sweetie's new home, Miss Darst and her family, and some basic information about Doylestown, Pennsylvania in the 1950's.

This is a new part of Sweetie's journey, so this is a recommended episode to start listening to the podcast if you haven't listened in already.  Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for a family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

It should also be noted that the vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1951, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

This is the Season 2 finale of the Love Sweetie Podcast!  This episode features nine pieces of correspondence written by Jeanne, Sweetie, Chester, and Laura in June, July, and August 1951.  In the first full letter of the collection from Jeanne herself, we learn about Jeanne's wedding to Glen Joss, Sweetie writes a letter indicating that her and her family's life in Pennsylvania has changed, and Chester and Laura recount their summer road trip to the southwestern United States (which provides Chester and Laura with some sort of closure on an earlier family tragedy).

Finally, we remark on the beginning of a new chapter in Sweetie's life, and a teaser is given for the beginning of Season 3.

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

This episode features two letters written by Sweetie in March and early April 1951.  In this episode, we get updates about what has been occurring at Sweetie's home in Hatboro, Pennsylvania and her various activities - including searching for more antiques.  Meanwhile, Elizabeth's mother-in-law, Mrs. Brown, passes away after having been at the local hospital for several weeks.  There is also more information in one of the letters about the Demaree family and the Demarest ancestral home in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Additionally, we review what happened in April 1951 - that President Truman fired General MacArthur, and we get an update on the Korean War.  It is strongly encouraged that listeners pick up a copy of David McCullough's "Truman" book and review this section of the text for additional information on that subject.

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

This episode features four letters written by Sweetie in February and March 1951.  In this episode, we finally find out what has caused the tension between Sweetie and her older sister, Jeanne, who is engaged to be married to a man named Glen.  Sweetie writes to the couple, to Glen, and then to her family all on the same day in late February.  At the end of the episode, while we review what has happened at that point in the Korean War, we have a last update from late March 1951 that one of Sweetie's extended family members is at the hospital, and is not doing well.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime.  These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).  

This episode features four letters written by Sweetie in January 1951.  In this episode, Sweetie thinks about getting Lewis' tonsils removed after another trip to the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, she and Lew consider a new strategy for investment with other sailors at NAS Willow Grove, and we get an update on the brother and sister who live in Doylestown.  Throughout this episode, we also get more indications that the tension continues to build between Sweetie and Jeanne, with no resolution.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast