Series C - Correspondence between Thomas and Joan Freeman

The majority of the letters catalogued in this correspondence between Dr. Freeman and his wife, Joan, take place during the years of the former’s military service from 1943 to 1945. The letters describe the couple’s thoughts and feelings about their temporary separation, as well as informing the other of their respective day-to-day lives.

Dr. Freeman and his wife would write in depth about their longing to be together. On occasion, these letters would contain small sentiments highlighting their love: in one correspondence, Freeman sends over a handkerchief to his wife, while Joan responds by regularly sending food and drawings depicting her approximate distance from him.

In this catalogue one can also find letters in which Dr. Freeman would discuss his medical practice and the various trials of military service during World War II. Joan was often concerned about the future and the management of their family. She would write about coping with her mother’s depression, and Dr. Freeman would respond with advice originating from his psychoanalytic background.

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