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to Sylvia Weiner
November 13, 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe writes a very poetic missive about Sylvia's kiss and smile transporting him to another time and place.
GLC09414.0819
to Estelle Spero
November 29, 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Letter is typed in order to practice typing. He writes that he imagines her sitting before him.
GLC09120.299
November 30, 1943
The letter is typed due to lack of light, and Diamond complains about the difficulties of typing in the dark, making a vow that within a month he will be able to work the typewriter with his eyes closed.
GLC09120.300
Diamond discusses what he has been reading, and describes what he imagines Estelle to now look like.
GLC09120.301
November 1, 1944
Diamond describes his day of departure, which is still "so clear" in his mind, despite the seventeen months that have passed: "There was a peculiar sensation that all this wasn't new - that our ancestors somewhere had experienced the same tightening...
GLC09120.533
November 2, 1944
Diamond writes a fake memo entitled "Love", addressed to "Commanding Officeress Sid-Stella combat team". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.534
November 3, 1944
Diamond instructs Estelle to "Save some room when you go to sleep…I'm paying you a visit tonight…I'll be beside you…" Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.535
Diamond addresses the letter to his "murderer", and proceeds to joke about having found a pin in the fruitcake sent to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.536
November 5, 1944
Greeting card sent to Estelle for Christmas and the New Year. Diamond writes that the volcano depicted on the front of the card is the volcano on their island. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.537
November 6, 1944
Diamond provides a commentary of the photographs that he has enclosed with the letter. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.538
November 8, 1944
Diamond discusses the "problem facing all of the present" being that of adjustment: "adjustment of wills, adjustment of claims, adjustment of hiking corsets and adjustment of returning soldiers." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.539
November 13, 1944
Diamond apologizes that his letters have become "dull and ship shod" but explains that "this inactivity, this waiting is getting us all on edge." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.540
November 14, 1944
Diamond writes about how much he longs for Estelle. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.541
November 16, 1944
Diamond thanks Estelle and her family for everything that they send to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.542
November 17, 1944
Diamond comments on how disappointing the previous night's entertainment had been. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.543
November 18, 1944
Diamond begs Estelle not to live alone. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.544
November 10, 1944
Diamond writes that the smell of Estelle's "hair, powder" is "causing a glow within". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.545
November 21, 1944
Diamond instructs Estelle to go out that evening, and pretend that he is with her. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.546
to Sidney Diamond
November 23, 1944
Spero, Estelle, fl. 1942
Thanksgiving card sent from Estelle to Sidney, in which she writes that she is giving thanks for Sidney: "for the past we have had together and for the future to be." He adds in the note, "To Us!!!", and then signs his name.
GLC09120.547
November 30, 1944
Diamond reports that nearly every member of his company has contracted some sort of skin infection from the climate. Sidney writes that he does not really like the new island: "Whereas before we complained of the interminable rain - Here it's...
GLC09120.548
Diamond writes that the soldiers have been swamped with packages of various delicacies, to the extent that they had to have a party in order to cheat the ants of eating the food. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.549
Diamond apologizes for not being able to write more, explaining that it is simply impossible, but reassures Estelle that there is "no need to fret." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific photocopy
GLC09120.550
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.
GLC09414.0427
Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.
GLC09414.0428
Sylvia mentions Marge, Dave, and Mad. She says Dave cried when he heard about Mad's marriage.
GLC09414.0429
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