1935-1945

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to African American soldiers during World War II, 1935-1945][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of four items dated 1941-1945. Pertains to African American soldiers serving during World War II. Consists of a photograph of a Buffalo soldier, a photograph of a platoon of African American soldiers and two booklets related to African Americans serving in the military.

GLC09967

28 May 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 28, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.266

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: Instructions for Recruits

One document entitled Instructions for Recruits. A general instruction sheet for all men who are going into the Navy prior to training. It includes what can be taken when they head to training as well as general information on clothing.

GLC09611.601

29 May 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 29, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions visiting a local bar and planning his next possible furlough.

GLC09662.268

1 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 1, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions visiting Clinton that past weekend.

GLC09662.269

3 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 3, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Describes working in the Battalion Supply Office.

GLC09662.270

2 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Postcard

Title: to Mother and Dad

One postcard addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 2, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions that he has a date for the night.

GLC09662.271

3 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 3, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Describes tension the night before when drunk servicemen returned to the barracks who tried to fight with one another.

GLC09662.272

5 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 5, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.273

5 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 5, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.274

6 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.275

8 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 8, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.276

10 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, promotions of an acquaintance serving in Louisiana and a farewell party.

GLC09662.277

10 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working in the Battalion Supply Office.

GLC09662.278

10 June 1942

Lenny, fl. 1942

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bella

One letter addressed to Bella from Lenny dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to a blackout on base, catching a cold and life on the base.

GLC09662.279

10 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions a farewell party for a group of men transferring to Oklahoma.

GLC09662.280

11 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 11, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.281

12 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 12, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and possibility of moving to Durham.

GLC09662.282

13 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 13, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and seeing off a group of men transferring to Oklahoma. (see GLC09662.280)

GLC09662.283

15 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, wishing Morris a happy Father's Day, and taking Naomi out on a date.

GLC09662.284

18 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 18, 1942. Pertains to his grandfather, S. Friedman, passing away. Gives family reactions to his death. Warren mentions that some men in the barracks have been spreading rumors about his relationship with Naomi.

GLC09662.285

22 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 22, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.286

23 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 23, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.287

29 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated June 29, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and his weekend plans.

GLC09662.288

30 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.

GLC09662.289