Jane saved many holiday and birthday cards that she received from friends and young men she dated. During the Great Depression few teens had the funds to exchange store-bought gifts with their friends (Palladino). As a result, giving cards, hosting informal gatherings, and cooking meals (see exhibit g.2, Dorothy Dix's Letter Box) were popular, inexpensive ways to show friends that they cared (Palladino).

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This Valentine card was given to Jane by Lawrence Spaven ("Spave"), a classmate from ASTC whom Jane casually dated for about one year. See the photo of Jane and Spave below.