circa 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Describes the process of being given an army uniform, and how it creates a sense of equality in the company. Warns Estelle not to trust soldiers.

GLC09120.010

Circa. May 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Offers Estelle the option of leaving him as he feels that he is unable to offer her a stable future Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.015

Circa. May 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Reprimands Estelle somewhat for telling him that he should not have enlisted in the army, and asks her to avoid doing so in the future. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.016

June 4, 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Discusses Estelle's faithfulness to Sid. Describes a ten-mile hike that the company had gone on, and also a lecture on means of protection against chemical warfare. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.026

June 4, 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Incomplete letter. Explains that multiple use of punctuation marks is due to his "engaged to be engaged" status. Wishes Estelle luck in her upcoming exams. Starts to describe his dream date. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.027

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [ambrotype of a young woman on glass]

GLC02750.334

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [photograph of a woman]

GLC02750.335

1916 April 30

Photograph

Title: [photograph of Sanondess A. Jenks]

GLC02750.338

28 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Letter written while on guard duty. Discusses the possibility of obtaining a night pass. Attempts to convince Stella that she is "political" with regard to the "negro question".

GLC09120.053

1 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the surprising friendship that has blossomed with Carter (the Southern soldier whom had previously expressed extremely racist remarks). Discusses Estelle's forthcoming visit to Edgewood.

GLC09120.058

2 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a trip to the hospital to visit injured members of the company. Outlines what he has done during the day. He also discusses whether or not gas will be necessary in the war effort, stating that in his opinion it will be resorted to in the near future. Mentions that ten of his own platoon had already been shipped, and how much he wants her to come down to visit him.

GLC09120.059

3 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond explains to Estelle about the "housing problem" in the camp, making it difficult to arrange for Estelle to come for a weekend visit. He has been received the suggestion, however, to contact the U.S.O. at Edgewood which could potentially arrange accommodation for the weekend of July 18th.

GLC09120.060

5 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Describes a visit to the U.S.O, during which he confirmed with the head of the U.S.O. that there would be a room for Estelle to stay in for the evening of July 18th. Sid warns Estelle, however, that soldiers are being shipped daily so he cannot be entirely certain that he will still be on the training camp at that date.

GLC09120.062

circa summer 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.

GLC09120.064

11 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the logistical difficulties attached to finding a room for Estelle should she come to visit. Also speaks of the "disturbing signs of nearing shipments."

GLC09120.067

12 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Informs Estelle that he has an "uncanny premonition" that he is to be shipped before they had arranged to next get together. Pleads with Estelle that, if he is unable to get a pass for the following week, she should come to the training camp, regardless of formal preparations concerning accommodation etc.

GLC09120.068

26 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Letter written after a visit from Estelle.

GLC09120.075

1 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.

GLC02161.118

1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Diary

Title: [1864 diary]

In April, he notes that he does not like working under Butler which corresponds to one of his letters. In May he describes some very animated fighting occurring near their pickets. Later on the 28th he gives details of Henry's (a fellow soldier) death which he only alludes to in a letter. In the last entry he wonders when he will hear from Cassie, a common complaint throughout the letters. Includes 2 cards.

GLC02161.146

1 January 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Difficult to read but he says something [illegible] is harder than soldiering but pays better. There is a new set of officers. He asks when she will be married.

GLC02161.147

25 January 1865

McLean, R.J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Sounds as if he could be her fiance. He thanks her for all the things she has made him. He acknowledges her new sister and hopes her parents are well.

GLC02161.148

10 March 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

He has been homesick. He jsut wrote to Cassie, whom he supposes is in Elmira now.

GLC02161.149

26 April 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He won't be able to dance at her wedding unfortuately. He is heavily in debt and won't be able to send her more money than what he already has. He has sent as much as he can afford to Cassie as well.

GLC02161.152

21 December 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.

GLC02161.153

22 January 1866

Little, Daniel H., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin Pristram

Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.

GLC02161.155