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13 October 1942
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond describes a "Make the Boys Happy" show that had been performed for the troops in the Recreation Hall.
Written at Edgewood Arsenal
GLC09120.116
14 October 1942
Diamond explains that, at this point, graduating candidates will be selected not only by their grades, but also personality.
GLC09120.117
19 October 1942
Diamond discusses Congress' contemplation to prohibit the sale of liquor near army posts.
GLC09120.118
22 October 1942
Diamond describes the experience of going up for Board Review.
GLC09120.119
1861-1877
Wood, Thomas Denison, fl. 1942
Newspaper Clipping, name of the newspaper not cited.
Article that must have been included in one of Diamond's letters to Estelle, entitled, "War-Model Love." With notes and much underlining.
GLC09120.120
23 October 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that they had "lost" two more men that week due to the high expectations of the program. He then describes his morning - a two-hour long film on motor transportation followed by a one-hour test on the material contained in...
GLC09120.121
24 October 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that he has just received a demerit for having had dirty finger nails. He then describes to Estelle the experience of showering in the Army. Sidney tells Estelle that he has spent the morning listening to the Yiddish Shtunda...
GLC09120.122
28 October 1942
Diamond tells Estelle that he has already received two demerits so far that week - one for having left his footlocker unlocked, and one for having worn a field jacket to dinner. He then proceeds to complain about the cold weather, mentioning that...
GLC09120.123
1 November 1942
Diamond praises his parents, and speaks of his gratitude for all that they have done to help him. He also describes the night problem that is scheduled for Sunday.
GLC09120.124
6 November 1942
Diamond relays a debate that had taken place during the student presentations on the pros and cons of a soldier choosing to get married. He informs Estelle that he received his first mark below 80 (a 79 in chemical tactics), but that the rest of his...
GLC09120.125
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