Writing Better Social Letters

Writing Better Social Letters, an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

While a teenage brother and sister write a thank-you note to their grandmother after visiting her on vacation, we learn the five parts of a friendly letter and more about why and how to write one.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Writing Better Social Letters.

While a teenage brother and sister write a thank-you note to their grandmother after visiting her on vacation, we learn the five parts of a friendly letter and more about why and how to write one.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesWriting Better Social Letters

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