Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence from C. R. Wood to Congressman James R. Jones; Enclosed newspaper article titled "Sam and Betty Jo had 22 kids in 25 years, one at a time" 1985-06-10 1985-06-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 99th (1985-1987) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000, Box 2, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0045 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0045_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874629 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0045.pdf correspondence Older people; Religion 2 Pages The letter expresses contempt and resentment towards parents who have many children, particularly focusing on black families. It describes a couple, Sam and Betty Jo Hardy, who have 22 children and the challenges they face in raising such a large family. The parents are portrayed as overwhelmed and struggling financially, but ultimately view their children as a blessing. The letter concludes with the couple stating they have made up their minds to not have any more children. Text