September 30, 1930

I'm going to fill in letters from the end of 1930 that my dad, George L. Hibbard, wrote to his parents during his freshman year in college. Since my mother doesn't pick up her diary again until 1931, this will give you a flavor for the separate lives of my parents before they met officially. My mother always said she knew my Dad when he was a freshman but that he didn't remember meeting her until the following summer when they both worked at Crater Lake Lodge.

September 30, 1930

Dear Mother,

This is my first day of school, and I must say it is quite different from high school.

I called Mrs. McCune this morning for help with this vaccination. Mortal mind tries to claim an infection, but I know he is all wrong. I don’t have a class until three this afternoon; so I am spending the time writing to you and reading the Science and Health. Fletcher and I went to church Sunday, and I am going to do it every Sunday too.

You had better send me two blankets instead of one; and I would also like my pipe.

Say hello to Dad; and be sure you don’t worry about me, because I know who is taking care of me.

George

Chi Psi Lodge

1018 Hillyard

Eugene, Oregon