From: Kenda North
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
8-3 Barb—We had barely been home a week and left for Chicago—Mom and I drove up to Crystal Lake to meet Debo & Bob (at his parents summer house)—its an idyllic spot, like a storybook. Bob got me up wind surfing for the first time today, a new set of muscles to learn about! We're going to tour for awhile than [sic] some Chicago socializing. Miss you Kenda
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
11.26-Sat Eve Barbara—We had a great week here... Great people, places, tons of food. Richard Niel got us from the airport Mon. eve, took us downtown for dinner and w/in 15 min. his car was burgled—lost all my luggage and Leica. Moan. BC and Debo served a fab dinner at their "new" cabin—right on the water, w/ a full gale blowing and no electricity. Quite a party. Great place but it hasn't stopped raining. Miss you Love Kenda
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
Sept 16 B—My five days in NYC were frantic, fruitful and exhausting. Saw tons of people, stayed at Ross B[aughman]'s, looked at tons of slides for the show. Had brunch w/ [Dave] Freund in Brooklyn Sunday, raced to get a quicky flight to Boston, [Jim] Stone picked me up & took me to a huge dinner party. Needless to say I slept most of my 3 days in Boston. Literally! But I did have time to see Stone & Harwood. Probably botched some Polaroid connections but I just couldn't move. Now rested, on a train to Philly. Love K.
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
June 16 1983 It's getting close! Things are great. Nuptial boogie should be fab.—photo notables (aside from yourself) will include B.[arbara] Crane, [Ken] Josephson, Marty [Martha Madigan] & Jeff [Jeffrey Fuller]. Mom is doing Fine. Two weeks ago I was within inches of a great job in Kansas City (Art Institute). Fell thru—this week we bought a house. Hope to see your show at B.C. Space this wk.end—Good reviews Love you—will call soon, I leave for Chgo [?] 6/25 Kenda
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
12/30 Hey, things are hot in Dallas. Thought of you when we went to the Cowboys vs. Philly game—interesting. Actually it's been cold here, but am I glad we missed the storm. En route Denver tomorrow via Santa Fe Love & Happy New year K.
Kenda North to Mark Johnstone
Monday Having a great 10 day break in Colo. with Wilson... Mostly in Summit County with a short visit to the ranch. Read your LA report in Afterimage—found it depressing. I mean, what a bummer?!! How come K. [Cathy] Gauss is getting SO much flack? Talk to ya Love K.
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
10/25? Monday Babs—Having an exquisite weekend with Wilson [Meader] in Santa Fe. Great weather, wonderful house (w. relatives who are out of town) and the best of times together. Called Betty [Hahn] to stay there tonight—she asked me to run for the national so great, I can type of a statemt. tonight. Groan—no escape. Miss you—Love K.
Kenda North to Mark Johnstone
7/22 It's been fantastic to be back in Chicago—despite the heat & humidity it's a great city. Taking care of Papa has been much easier than the time thinking about it all... Nonetheless a true education about reality of being old. Fortunately Debo [Deborah] & I are here together. I've been printing—making some progress. Will fly to Denver Aug. 4th—to B. [Barbara] Houghton's. Hope to see you—if not, later! Thanks for a great time at C.C. [Colorado College] Love K.
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
July 20 Babs—The city is wonderful to be around after so long... I've been spending long hours at the studio but with no air conditioning it's a steam bath. Sweat may change the color balance of the new prints! We found a place for Papa, high price but comfy. Will be coming in Aug. 4th—Miss you K
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
Dear Babs Thanks for the call, been so busy it's always too late for me to get back to you at night. I'm feeling fine, better each day. Final check up this Wed. Mama offered me a free trip to India to meet Debo—Nepal or the Broadmore? Gads. Love you Kenda
Kenda North to Andrea Jennison
Jan 25 Andrea—Linda Simpson (at Keystone) felt sorry that you & Tom [Breeden] never arranged a "trade" for the lecture—dinner, lift ticket, etc. Why don't you take her up on it when you come for the workshop?? Let her know (or me) so she can arrange something. She enjoyed the presentation... Thanks, Kenda
Kenda North to Mark Johnstone
Sunday Arrived here safe & sound, just had the 1st dinner in the condo... Fantastic place! Even have an in house sauna! We all want to see you up here—especially for Harry [Callahan] Friday night—early reception at 7. Hey ya but any time, be in touch Love Kenda
Kenda North to Mark Johnstone
See, all you hafta do is print the sky the right shade of Kodachrome and the rest falls into place. Love K.
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
5/21 Arrived here this morning (Darryl [Curran] got me to LAX at 7:15 am!) and who should meet me but M.[Michael] Keyes in Ellen [Manchester]'s car! Feel just right at home. The country is lush and green. Hope your drive home went well. Love Kenda
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
10.28 More fun & games in Tempe. The conference was a drag but the best part was a long drunk, funny night with Harold [Jones] and Victor [Schrager] (my favorites). Worst part was dancing with Bill Jay and falling on my back on a concrete floor. I've got a hot date with Sam Yanes in L.A. tonight and I can hardly walk. We HAVE to get back at Jay in Asilomar... Lizards in his bed?? Love Kenda
Kenda North to Ellen Manchester and Mark Klett
Mark & Ellen—I'm at the Western Art Assoc. Museum conference, staying at La Fonda, with Kirk (my new bay associate). It's great, we both hustle the men and see who wins! It's good to breath [sic] clean air here. Lots of good people—I'm learning a lot. Will move into my apartment next week—yeah! Love Kenda
Kenda North to Ellen Manchester
12/15 The little people with their little feet in white socks with toes shuffle/clomp around and make no giggle. i'm stuffed on raw fish, rice and sake and wish i could stay here a month. travelling [sic] with the family is cramped but i'm slowly relaxing and letting my eyes get big. Love, K.
Kenda North to Jim and Barbara Houghton
10-24 New York is, of course, just more than one can absorb. En route to Conn. then Boston, then back to the city. Still don't know what/where from there. Aside from the fact that I can't carry all the shit I have, I love the road... It's becoming a film or dream. Miss you much Love K
Kenda North to Ellen Manchester
Ellen—Starting my trip in Dallas, "Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms", coming down from the last fran. days in B'Ridge (I sent or brought w/ me 40 prints) wish I could see you but will call when you're there—keep in touch w/ Andrea [Jennison] so I know when. Saw Lee [Clockman] last night for a few minutes...doin' OK. Love you much Kenda
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