Norma Jeane Was Proud of Her Family
Norma Jeane also provided her sister with constant updates. During the war, Norma lived with Dougherty in Catalina Island, where he was stationed to train for the merchant marine. Norma collected the photographs her sister sent and proudly showed them to visitors and neighbors. They often talked about finally meeting in person, with Marilyn once writing, “I know that once you get here you wouldn’t want to leave, at least that’s what most people say. And I do want to see you all very much and I know Mother would too.”