My little notes:
Not much to say (I think the letter speaks for itself), though this letter is out of sequence (sorry!). I like how he tells his mom if she has any questions, he is trying his best to explain everything to her. He does mention how proud he is of Tom his brother (my Dad) for planning to go to the Art Institute. I knew my Dad could draw well and heard that he really wanted to be an artist, but the story went that he couldn't because his dad wanted to him to have a trade skill. But this letter seems to appear that the parents were supporting it. Maybe just his mother. Not sure whatever happened, but he did go on to be a carpenter and his artistic ability he always dabbled in. Also, if you recall in the last letter Louie said how disappointed he was in Tom that he was on "trial". (remember Letter #18 should have been after this one). We weren't sure if that meant a class at school or a job. He was only 12 at the time. Could he have possibly applied to the Art Institute and was put on a trial basis? Not sure....
A site to see!
I highly recommend anyone going to Chicago to visit the Art Institute at least once!
Visit the Art Institute
The history of the Art Institute of Chicago:
History of the Art Institute of Chicago
He sounds almost far-away sad, like he really misses them but doesn't want to get too mushy, lol, which makes it even more sad for me. I wish we could find out more on Granddad's art institute enrollment or whatever might be the case!!
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