A presentation slated for ELUNA 2020 (Los Angeles, CA) discussing an analysis of popular search strings inputted into the Grinnell College Libraries' discovery system, Primo VE.
Jimmy's father tells him about nephew David's rapid growth and then comments that he has not heard from Betty and Ed recently. He wonders to Jimmy about Ed's new job and about whether Betty and Ed will move. He tells Jimmy that the recent houseguests "Bags" and "Nuts" asked after him. Regarding work, he updates Jimmy on the goings on at the garage and comments that Lucille is a faithful worker at the Red Cross room. He closes by expressing his wish that "the tide could turn" in Italy. He encloses two news clippings.
Jimmy's father comments on the mail delays and on the recent snow. He promises to buy Jimmy another bond, which will make ten total to Jimmy's name. He updates Jimmy on the family and expresses the family's eagerness to see photos of Jimmy with his crew. He passes along well wishes from a Milt Pringle and wishes Jimmy luck.
Jimmy's father writes to him about goings on at home and updates him on the neighbors, the fall weather, and the season's positive farmwork prospects. He expresses his pride in Jimmy and his hopes for Jimmy's future.
Jimmy's father tells him about the outcome of his trip to Des Moines with Jimmy's brother Billy. He muses on being home alone and repeats what Lucille wrote about the money including the purchase of a $50 bond for Jimmy.
