1961

Photograph

Title: [Soldier repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators]

A photograph of a African American soldier, repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators. One soldier is working on the truck while another watches over him. There are three other soldiers in a jeep towing a trailer off to the side. The procedure is being watched by four young children. The trailer is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 8.

GLC09612.22

1961

Photograph

Title: [Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]

A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field.

GLC09612.23

1961

Photograph

Title: [Army helicopter on tarmac]

A photograph of a Army helicopter on tarmac with buildings and parked cars in the background.

GLC09612.24

1961

Photograph

Title: [Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]

A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field. On the back of the photo is a note in blue pen which reads "what I train in." The helicopter is marked with the number 54146.

GLC09612.25

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.05]

One letter from Richard to Joyce concerning basic training with four enclosures dated June 11, 1960. These enclosures include an Allotment Authorization Form, and a pamphlet concerning honorable discharge.

GLC09626.01

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist tomorrow to which he writes in distress, "ho boy." He writes that he loves her and misses her so much and that he plans to marry her. In a postscript he shares that he cannot wait to kiss her "4 million times," and signs his letter with "I love you, kiss" and "X's," along with a drawing of a pierced heart.

GLC09626.01.01

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Typed document

Title: Allotment Authorization Form

Allotment form designating Miss Joyce Robinson as allottee of Richard Di Christina.

GLC09626.01.02

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Typed document

Title: Payee receipt

Bond payee receipt for the amount of $25.

GLC09626.01.03

1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Object

Title: [Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

GLC09626.01.05

14-15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: To Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters written within a two day period that were sent in the same envelope.

GLC09626.02

14 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He informs Joyce to tell Carl that it is difficult being away from your loved ones. He writes that he wishes he could spell better so he could express all he wishes to tell Joyce. He would like to marry her. He lets Joyce know that he shares sleeping quarters with 44 men and that he will be going to sleep soon. He promises he will write again in the morning. The next day (June 15 1969) he writes good morning to Joyce and mentions he will begin basic training tomorrow. He states he is confined to the…

GLC09626.02.01

15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes from an office and will be going to KP (kitchen police/mess hall duty) at seven pm for overnight duty. He outlines his general orders including guarding his post, obeying special orders, and reporting violations. He concludes with an attestation that he is "an American fighting man...prepared to give my life...." It is raining, and his letter has…

GLC09626.02.02

15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every night with Kathy and Chris for his fear of her meeting another man. He again mentions his wish to marry Joyce. Rich closes by reminding her how much he loves and misses her and asks her in a postscript to write every day.

GLC09626.02.03

14-16 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Joyce Robinson sent in the same envelope From the 14th through the 16th.

GLC09626.03

14 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that he is in basic training. Updates that he is Private E1 in the second platoon in Company A, 6th Battalion, 3rd Battery Brigade. He is expected to be home in three or four weeks, however now he is on "KP" tonight, for 24 hours. Every night he goes to bed at 4:30 am and arises at 5:30. He writes Joyce every day but does not have time to mail his letters because he is "working all day every day." In a postscript he asks for Joyce to write him.

GLC09626.03.01

16 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robison from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 16, 1969. He writes that his platoon was working for seventeen hours. He will be taking a truck-driving test on June 19 at 5:30 am. He mentions that he must also take a gun-shooting test and that he will exceed the passing goal by five shots for her. He writes that he is being good for her and wishes to go out with her every night. He completes his letter with a drawing of a church with the word "marriage" written beneath it.

GLC09626.03.02

26 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated une 26, 1969. He writes he is happy to have spoken to Joyce and will call her again on Monday night. He asks her if they can get married when he comes home. DiChristina informs Joyce that in the morning he will take part in a 5-mile march, and that the Army Air Force will be dropping tear gas on them. He repeats how much he loves Joyce; how he kisses her picture "all the time, Baby in the morning and afternoon and at night." He writes that he has been going to church on Sunday and how he knows she is there with him. He…

GLC09626.04

7 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter and American Airlines boarding pass.

GLC09626.05

7 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 7, 1969. He writes that his troop is "camping" with no light, hot water, or bathroom facilities. It has been raining all day and night, and they marched for two hours. He relays that it is nine miles to the camping area and that they have been sleeping in the rain. DiChristina describes waiting for a bus in the hot sun after debarking his plane on Sunday. He includes his boarding pass documenting his "home pass" between July 4 and July 6. In closing, he mentions he only has two hours of "Fire" so he will write…

GLC09626.05.01

4-6 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Object

Title: American Airlines boarding pass

American Airlines boarding pass, Flight 433 04. On the back there is a note stating, "Home on Pass July 4-6"

GLC09626.05.02

8 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. Included with the letter is a Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

GLC09626.06

8 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. He writes from his tent. It is "hot as hell" and 4:30 in the morning. He reports that his troop marched five miles to a site where they shot their guns. They expect to throw a grenade there on Friday. DiChristina sends photographs (not included) to Joyce asking her to pass one along to each his mother and sister Ruth. He tells Joyce to keep the best one for herself. DiChristina includes a price list and order form for wallet size photographs he has ordered as well. He closes with many more kisses and "good…

GLC09626.06.01

8 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Document

Title: Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey

One price list and order form from the Exchange Photo Shop dated July 8, 1969. The option for a regular package is circled.

GLC09626.06.02

16 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina with a newspaper horoscope clipping dated July 16, 1969.

GLC09626.07

16 July 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina writes that he shot 42 on the rifle test and that he "will get a metal [sic] Baby I will." He mentions how hot the weather is and that he received the picture she sent him. DiChristina writes how much he wishes to marry Joyce once she turns eighteen. He closes by stating that he will write again tomorrow and in a postscript promises not to "be a bad Boy."

GLC09626.07.01