29 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that his is the only group left at the barracks, other than a group of African-American troops left to clear up vacated barracks. Mentions that he has become known as "nigger lover Diamond" by the Southern soldiers, and speaks of his desire to give the soldiers in question a solid blow on the head to make them see reason.

GLC09120.054

30 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Letter written while on guard duty. Diamond describes a formal dance to mark the opening of the camp's new recreation hall that he had attended the night before. He also runs through the couple's financial situation, having been paid that morning. Discusses the training in communications that he has been receiving. Sidney mentions that Carter, his friend, is a member of the Ku Klux auxiliary in Nashville, Tennessee, and states that he is disgusted by "man's inhumanity to man." Diamond expresses his belief that once the war is over the Civil War should be refought, in order to "really…

GLC09120.055

June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Brief letter mentioning that Sid has been through the obstacle course twice during that day, and that he is waiting to find out whether he is to receive a leave pass or not.

GLC09120.056

June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Describes an air raid alert and black out that occurred shortly after he came off guard duty

GLC09120.057

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

4 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.

GLC09120.061

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

6 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses whether he thinks that there will be a need for chemical warfare in the war effort soon. States that he believes in the ideals of the country. Informs Estelle that he is now responsible for a squad of eight men, and describes what an attack would be like.

GLC09120.063

10 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes to Estelle about a two-day training trip.

GLC09120.065

11 July 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the three-hour long guard duty that he was on the previous night. He tells Estelle about the inspection that his company underwent that morning. He also writes that he has struck up a pleasant friendship with Carter (the Southern soldier whom Sidney had previously fought with over issues of race), and then proceeds to describe Carter's family. Diamond finally informs Estelle of his "deep dark secret" - that in addition to applying to an officers' training program, he has also applied to enter into the air corps ground crew as a communications man.

GLC09120.066

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

28 February 1863

Greene, Thomas, fl. 1878-1879

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Rowland Rodman, Company "G," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.406

28 February 1863

Kenyon, David R., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Kenyon, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.407

28 February 1863

Kenyon, David R., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Kenyon, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.408

24 March 1863

Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900

Printed document signed

Title: [Commander Bliss appoints Fuller Dingley as Sergeant in Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.409

31 March 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

Slightly torn.

GLC02750.410

30 April 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.411

31 May 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.412

30 June 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.413

31 July 1863

Hunt, Edwin L., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Edwin L. Hunt, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.414

31 August 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [Return for Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.415

30 September 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Jenks Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.416

31 October 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Printed document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Jenks Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.417