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19 January 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond discusses the "agony" of not being able to speak to Estelle.
GLC09120.179
1 March 1943
Diamond declares his love, stating that he is "afraid that this affection will remain for a very long time, a very long time."
GLC09120.196
16 March 1943
Diamond tells Estelle that he is "desperately in love".
GLC09120.202
8 November 1942
Letter written just after having visited Estelle, and Diamond writes of "the odor of [her] hair still playing with [his] senses". Diamond also talks about the "confusion of inefficiency" that reigns at home, as soon as the "men are gone".
GLC09120.126
circa 1942
Describes the process of being given an army uniform, and how it creates a sense of equality in the company. Warns Estelle not to trust soldiers.
GLC09120.010
circa summer 1942
Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.
GLC09120.064
11 July 1942
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
1856
Pickard, Kate E.R., fl. 1856
The Kidnapped and The Ransomed
Story told to Pickard by Peter Still, a black slave who after 40 years was freed with the help of two Jewish brothers. [The only 19th-century slave narrative depicting Jews helping a kidnapped slave.]
GLC09301
18 February 1944
Diamond writes that he imagines embracing Estelle.
GLC09120.355
25 February 1944
Diamond describes writing to the wife of one of his men about his death, an experience that made him realize the "ridiculous emptiness of words".
GLC09120.362
29 February 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that his vocabulary is too limited to express how grateful he is for everything that she has done for him.
GLC09120.365
3 March 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that she has become an integral part of his daily routine.
GLC09120.368
29 November 1943
Letter is typed in order to practice typing. He writes that he imagines her sitting before him.
GLC09120.299
May 1944
Diamond writes a short note informing Estelle that work has piled up, but that he is so happy that she is "the gal."
GLC09120.422
1 January 1945
Diamond writes to Estelle: "It is unnecessary for me to describe my eternal devotion to you - " Written en route to the Philippines
GLC09120.557
21 July 1944
to Estellle Spero
Diamond writes that he is "disgustingly jealous" of Estelle's roommate as she can be with Estelle, and talk to her.
GLC09120.461
22 July 1944
Diamond describes his "home" in the jungle to Estelle, writing that although it "isn't large", he could squeeze her in
GLC09120.462
18 August 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that he has been snowed under with work. He then proceeds to discuss how much he misses her.
GLC09120.481
6 September 1944
Diamond tells Estelle how much he desires to see her.
GLC09120.496
2 October 1944
Diamond writes that he has been too tired to read, and describes his longing for Estelle.
GLC09120.515
27 October 1944
Diamond expresses his longing for Estelle. He writes, "I wish I knew where I'll be going after the war - I wish I could be sure - sure of something - anything - I feel so insecure - " Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
GLC09120.530
19 December 1944
Diamond tells Estelle that she is in his heart continuously. Sidney states that the fact that he has not received any letters in weeks has only made him realize the importance of their correspondence. He writes: "Take care of yourself and have all...
GLC09120.551
7 August 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe writes that he has enclosed the negatives of some pictures he took in England and France. He also tells her to send a complete set to him, Olga and Jack's girl. The negatives mentioned were not included in the collection.
GLC09414.1166
19 August 1944
Moe believes Alvin's decision to marry now is a hasty decision. He thinks they do not understand the responsibilities of marriage. He also says he feels homesickness more frequently in France than in England.
GLC09414.1174
2 September 1944
Moe reports that he is glad to read Sylvia was able to get out of the heat to take a dip in the sea. He says he enjoys reading PM but that it arrives sporadically.
GLC09414.1187
19 September 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia liked the photographs of Jack and him.
GLC09414.1203
1 October 1944
Moe is glad that Mad, Ben and David finally have their own place. He writes that Sylvia's suspicion that he has gone to Paris is unfounded, no such luck for him, though he very much wants to go.
GLC09414.1216
24 October 1944
Moe hopes Sylvia is now used to the idea of being alone. He asks her to talk to Olga about all the negatives they have been sent and see if anything is missing.
GLC09414.1233
20 September 1943
Moe writes that they will be heading toward Boston and thanks Sylvia for the package she sent. He also gives her instructions about the film he wants her to develop.
GLC09414.0787
26 September 1943
Moe writes that he is very excited to be in the same time zone again. He acknowledges that it was very hard to leave Frank as they have become very close over the last seven months. He asks Sylvia if she has been up to Davy's place recently. Was...
GLC09414.0788
28 October 1943
Moe writes that he and Marty are going to have a beer, and that he is still upset that he hasn't received a letter from Sylvia yet.
GLC09414.0801
17 December 1943
Moe is planning to go to town with boys and compliments Sylvia and Esther S. on their fund-raising scheme.
GLC09414.0862
1943
Moe writes that he has enclosed some views, including one of Mt. Ranier. The photographs are not included with this letter.
GLC09414.0749
18 August 1943
Moe finally received some letters from Sylvia. He writes that Frank and Harry didn't get a promotion. He also notes that Frank's family was glad to receive her call, and that Joe and Abe send their thanks and plan to write her a letter. He also...
GLC09414.0750
23 August 1943
Moe has enclosed some photos of him during his recent trip to Seattle. He is heartbroken about one of the photographs, and asks Sylvia how the film came out. The photographs were not included with the item.
GLC09414.0756
9 January 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that he is glad that Alvin came home on furlough. He also writes excitedly about Sybil coming in from Buffalo. He is very glad Sylvia went out to the country, but doesn't understand why she chose that...
GLC09414.0919
2 January 1944
Moe and the boys have decided to take a walk through the countryside.
GLC09414.0922
11 January 1944
Moe finally reached Sylvia's letter in which she describes being in the country. He learns that his cousin Ben is there, and he thinks Ruth K. is a good roommate for her.
GLC09414.0927
13 January 1944
Moe mentions the multitude of crows in England.
GLC09414.0934
24 January 1944
Moe received many letters from various friends and family, so he won't have time to answer Sylvia's letters right now. He plans to go out pubbing for a change.
GLC09414.0955
26 January 1944
Moe refers to a little axe he keeps in his room for chopping wood and breaking up coal, that was taken from their room.
GLC09414.0961
Moe mentions sending some pictures of himself and others.
GLC09414.0962
27 January 1944
Moe thanks Ben for successfully acquiring film for him.
GLC09414.0966
31 January 1944
Moe asks about Ann and Mac, saying he is glad they have toned down their political views.
GLC09414.0975
2 February 1944
Moe complains that the newspapers don't cover anything in detail.
GLC09414.0977
4 February 1944
Moe comments that they posed for pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of the company's activation in the morning.
GLC09414.0979
8 February 1944
Moe is preparing for furlough tomorrow. He writes that he enclosed a photo and negative but it is not included with the letter.
GLC09414.0982
10 February 1944
Moe discovered that he doesn't have to wait until the end of furlough to write. He is currently in London where he is enjoying seeing the sights and walking through the streets.
GLC09414.0983
Moe writes that he has enclosed pictures they are not included here.
GLC09414.1000
23 March 1944
Moe plans to go out pubbing with the boys but complains that his friend Marty seems to have an opposite schedule from him lately.
GLC09414.1035
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