Meet the 2024 History Teachers of the Year!
7 June 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond discusses the "news of the continental invasion."
GLC09120.428
8 June 1944
Diamond describes the Texan ward boy. He also explains that, although he had already written Estelle a letter that day, he "felt like being with [her]."
GLC09120.430
23 June 1944
Diamond writes that they are "doing little else besides train and train some more." He describes a party that a Lieutenant Rubin had given in honor of his fiancée's marriage to another man: "killed a bottle of scotch - laughed - joked…" He also...
GLC09120.440
19 September 1944
Diamond comments on the fact that Estelle's letter paper smells of her powder. He writes that he had attended Rosh Hashanah services that morning.
GLC09120.506
11 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe responds to Sylvia's letter in which she says she is feeling blue. He also describes the sycamore trees.
GLC09414.1137
21 August 1944
Moe describes the rain, and what he and Jack ate for lunch. He tells Sylvia not to feel bad for not seeing Mom and Pop so often because she needs time to herself.
GLC09414.1176
29 August 1944
Moe mentions that Sam Shinestone has landed a good job, and that Sam Hoffman is in France. He is very positive the Germans will be pushed out of France within thirty days.
GLC09414.1184
25 September 1944
Moe is confused by the French grammar book he found as it is in French. He and Jack will start with the simple conjugations, but asks Sylvia to send a French grammar book if she has one since one in English would be easier.
GLC09414.1210
4 October 1944
Moe got a good haircut. He writes that the next town is one of the ones Sylvia guessed. He instructs her to find someone to stay with her if she feels too lonely. He also comments that she will have a collection of bracelets by the time this is all...
GLC09414.1219
8 October 1944
Moe describes the move, he says it is not known how long they will be there yet. He explored the town with Marty and Jack, and visited the cathedral. They ate in a nice restaurant with an orchestra.
GLC09414.1221
25 October 1944
Moe retrieved an ID bracelet he'd left at a jeweler's to be fitted. Then went over some film he had developed with the boys. He assures Sylvia he hasn't got religious in spite of regular attendance at services.
GLC09414.1234
17 September 1943
Moe mentions the big party that is coming up. He says he doesn't know what they are doing about girls but he doesn't really care. He remembers how excited Sylvia gets about her clothes.
GLC09414.0782
18 September 1943
Moe wrote this letter as he was waiting for his barrack to pass inspection. He says the typical soldier doesn't understand what's really going on. They are ignorant and misinformed. He congratulates Sylvia on getting a raincoat.
GLC09414.0784
15 October 1943
Moe says the boys are playing Gin Rummy to pass the time, and that he has been reading a lot of poetry lately. He says he met a man named Johnny Gaunt. This letter is written from aboard the ship that is taking him overseas.
GLC09414.0793
21 October 1943
Moe thinks Dad would be interested to know he attended services. He says he hasn't been out of camp yet, but that once he has he will describe everything.
GLC09414.0796
25 October 1943
Moe is finally able to tell Sylvia that he is now in England. He notes that Marty received a letter from Olga and he was a little jealous but knows mail from her is forthcoming. He says she would love England.
GLC09414.0798
31 October 1943
Moe apologizes for not writing Sylvia as much as he has been getting acquainted with England at government expense. He is still anxiously waiting for mail from her.
GLC09414.0802
2 November 1943
Moe is very happy because he finally received some letters from Sylvia. He will properly answer them later, he is disappointed that Joe is not making much progress.
GLC09414.0805
4 November 1943
Moe recounts a funny story in which he and Marty went out to dinner. He ordered veal milanese only to discover that under the cheese and tomato sauce there is fish instead of veal.
GLC09414.0807
6 November 1943
Moe asks after Hy and Ann. He also talks about the ongoing gin game that will be settled on payday.
GLC09414.0809
13 November 1943
Moe writes a short account of a typical day, from 2 to 4 he rests, then has dinner, he returns at about 6 and writes a letter or two and then plays gin with Marty. From 10:30 until 6:30 am he works.
GLC09414.0818
16 November 1943
Moe is excited about the Christmas packages that have begun to arrive. He is happy that despite the distance between them, Sylvia feels close to him.
GLC09414.0822
24 November 1943
Moe is excited about Thanksgiving, he reminds Sylvia that one day parting will be a thing of the past. In the meantime they have a lot to be thankful for.
GLC09414.0828
5 December 1943
Moe received six letters and promises a long answer later. He also received a letter from Dad., and comments that he has not been getting enough sleep.
GLC09414.0846
13 December 1943
Moe received Sylvia's birthday card and is keeping it on the mantel above the fire. He thanks Mad, Bess and Ben for their contributions.
GLC09414.0857
Showing results 54951 - 54975