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to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated August 2, 1945. Pertains to him beginning to make his way back to the states. Mentions that this letter will likely be his last while in Europe.

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to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 18, 1945. Describes the Calas Staging Center where there were 5,000 soldiers beginning to make the return to the United States.

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to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 28, 1945. Mentions writing to Boston newspapers about his complaints of how the army has mistreated soldiers.

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to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated August 13, 1942. Pertains to his voyage on a boat, keeping note of daily occurrences.

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[Boston Latin School diploma]

One diploma belonging to Warren Harold Schwartz dated July 9, 1923 for Boston Latin School. Item is printed in Latin.

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[Boston University diploma]

One diploma belonging to Warren Harold Schwartz certifying his Bachelors of Science in Journalism at Boston University dated June 14, 1937

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[Warren Schwartz Scapbook]

One scrapbook belonging to Warren Harold Schwartz. Contains 33 pages of photographs taken by Schwartz while serving abroad during World War II.

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to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated February 26, 1941. Mentions an acquaintance by the name of Wolfe, a prank pulled by two soldiers, and feeling lonely.

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to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 10, 1941. Describes responsibilities, character of sergeants Grainger and Wauger, and weaponry.

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to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.

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to "Cous"

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible...

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 23, 1941. Related to an evening when he and his fellow GI soldiers went on a group date with girls from a nearby town.

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1941. Pertains to weather, military training, drinking, and an interaction with a brush fire near base.

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to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1941. Pertains to life on the base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and recreational activities in town nearby.

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[Mother's Day card to Eva Schwartz]

One greeting card for Mother's Day addressed to Eva Schwartz dated May 4, 1941.

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 8, 1941. Pertains to the weather, an interaction with Sgt. Aron as well as his opinion of him as a person, and attending a burlesque show,

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 12, 1941. Pertains to description of men in unit and activities when he visits a nearby town. Also mentions receiving gas masks.

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1941. Pertains to personal finances and debt, receiving packages from his cousin and Irving Tuttle. Also mentions an altercation with a stranger on a visit to town.
Noted use of...

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to Eva Schwartz [Decimalized .01- .03]

Three items addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941 and May 21, 1941. Pertaining to life at the base and wishing her a Happy Mother's Day.

Attached with letter is a Mother's Day note from Ruthie.

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to Sarah Friedman

One letter addressed to Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 23, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutenant, training,

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to Eva Schwartz

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutant and military training.

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to Eva Schwartz

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 22, 1941. Pertains to getting a company dog, Gwendolyn and building a dog house.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 24, 1941. Pertains to their schedule and possibly attending a carnival on the outskirts of town.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 28, 1941. Pertains to his upcoming Memorial Day plans.

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to Mother, Father, and Ruthie

One letter addressed to Mother, Father, and Ruthie from Warren Schwartz dated May 28, 1941. Pertains to his upcoming Memorial Day plans. Pertains to receiving the package they sent him, his group of friends and their nicknames, being picked for...

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to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 30, 1941. Pertains to attempting to cash a check from his grandfather, spending Memorial Day with his military friends, concerns about finances and going to striptease shows.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 30, 1941. Pertains to himself and other draftees attempting to get transferred. Mentions that due to an emergency many will not be able to go to on furlough soon. Refers...

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to Morris Schwartz

One letter addressed to Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 31, 1941. Pertains to furloughs being placed on hold with a possibility of being shipped to the Philippines. Also mentions playing Pinochle and horseshoes to pass the time.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 1, 1941. Mentions care packages, furloughs, visiting the town near them and passing a jewelry store he believes was owned by a Jewish family.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 2, 1941. Pertains to training and a story of a sergeant in Italy who had become engaged with a local girl.

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to Cous

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 2, 1941. Pertains to visiting Fayetteville.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated June 6, 1941. Pertains to combat training and guard duty.

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to Cous and Marcia

One letter addressed to Warren and Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 8, 1941. Pertains to canteen guard duty and scheduling their visit to North Carolina.

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[Letter and photograph belonging to Eva Schwartz, June 8, 1941][Decimalized, .01-.02]

Two items related to a letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1941. Consists of a letter and a photograph.

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[Photograph of woman and child]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a woman with a child.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1941. Provides details of combat training and whether he is to leave Fort Bragg.

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[Father's Day card to Morris Schwartz]

One greeting card addressed to Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 13, 1941. Wishing him a happy Father's Day.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman dated June 16, 1941. Thanks them for a care package, which contained candies.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 19, 1941. Mentions the hold of future furloughs and earlier curfews.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 20, 1941. Pertains to acquaintances, an upcoming of his cousin Warren Abrams and his wife, and visiting the library to read "For Whom the Bell Tolls."

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 21, 1941. Refers to it as an "emergency letter." States that he would not be able to see his cousin the following week since his company was moving to a different location.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman to Warren Schwartz dated June 23, 1941. Mentions that his brigade departed for Durham, North Carolina to march in a parade.

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to Dad

One letter addressed to Morris Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 25, 1941. Mentions the food from the Service Club and gambling.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1941. Mentions that he is trying to see if his cousin, Warren Abrams will arrive before his brigade takes off. States that the three care packages she had sent had only just...

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1941. Pertains to seeing his cousin and combat training. Details on training are written over a number of days.

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to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman to Warren Schwartz dated July 4, 1941. Mentions rations, rifle inspection and meals.

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to Dad

One letter addressed to Morris to Warren Schwartz dated July 5, 1941. Mentions rations and furloughs. He hopes that they will realize that Jewish high holidays will be in September and excuse Jewish servicemen.

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated July 6, 1941. Describes his day. Lists the names of some of the men in his barrack by ethnicity; Peter Thomas, an Armenian from Connecticut, Nathan Winer, a Jewish man from Palmer...

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to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated July 7, 1941. Mentions life in the barracks on a rainy day. Says he will be giving his luggage to Al Peterson while he is on furlough for good luck.

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