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1929-1945
[Soldier poses with gun]
One soldier poses with gun, full length profile, camp in background. Reverse is labeled with "Kaegor".
GLC09554.13
[Two soldiers pose with guns]
Two soldiers pose with guns, camp in background. Reverse labeled with "Kerr" and "Jenkins".
GLC09554.14
[Five young naval sailors in uniforms]
Five young naval sailors in uniforms pose together. Originally in a cardboard frame inscribed "N.T.C. Great Lakes".
GLC09554.15
Five young naval sailors in uniforms pose together. Originally in a cardboard frame inscribed "N.T.C. Great Lakes". Names written on reverse: "Mel Reynolds, S. Bellay, Clint Pell, 55, Herb Sberrats".
GLC09554.16
October 1943
U.S.S. Intrepid on its shakedown run to Trinidad. B.W.I. Oct. 1943
Printed on stock. Five planes in motion on the deck of a ship at sea, on reverse "U.S.S. Intrepid on its shakedown run to Trinidad. B.W.I. Oct. 1943" and stamp "Released for Crew Not for Publication".
GLC09554.17
15 May 1945
M1 Div U.S.S. Intrepid May 15 1945
Hand colored photograph printed on stock. Naval soldiers and officers pose on the deck of a ship. On reverse, "M1 Div U.S.S. Intrepid May 15 1945" and stamp "Released for Crew Not for Publication".
GLC09554.18
19 May 1945
[Japanese plane shot down by USS Intrepid]
Printed on stock. Plane nearing water, photo taken from ship. On reverse, "A Jap plane that our ship shot down 60 miles off Japan. March 19, 1945. U.S.S. Intrepid, C.V.II" and stamp "Released for Crew Not for Publication".
GLC09554.19
1941-1945
With the Pacific fleet in the Pacific. U.S.S. Intrepid CV.II
Hand colored photo printed on stock. Ship at sea. On reverse, "With the Pacific fleet in the Pacific. U.S.S. Intrepid CV.II" and stamp "Released for Crew Not for Publication".
GLC09554.20
28 February 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Mentions John. He writes that the men have been working on fortification. He received orders to go to "Little Washington."
GLC02744.160
01 March 1864
He currently camped in an area that is mostly swamp. does not think the Rebels will attack them soon. He wishes he could take all her burdens on himself.
GLC02744.161
03 March 1864
He does not think the enemy will have time to attack Newbern at present. He worries about her taking care of the house and the children all by herself. Insists she get a girl to help her.
GLC02744.162
06 March 1864
to Bro Hold
He compares Sundays in the army to Sundays at home. He thinks especially of children on the Sabbath day and their connection to their parents. He thinks of how all soldiers are connected by the desire to see their loved ones again.
GLC02744.163
16 February 1864
He writes of how his faith in God gets him through the trial of being separated from her.
GLC02744.155
16 February 1919
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Memo
Explains his father's pledge to his mother in a letter from February 16, 1864 (GLC02744.155) concerning alcohol.
GLC02744.156
20 February 1864
He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.
GLC02744.157
24 February 1864
He wishes he could have seen Henry before he died. glad she got her coal and flour. Jerry hurt his foot.
GLC02744.158
to Lucien
Glad Lucien is in school. reminds him that not only play is needed to to make him a man. Tells him to be like a father to Charley who is younger.
GLC02744.159
16 August 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes the revelry that is taking place now that the war is over. This letter is missing pages
GLC09414.0671
20 August 1945
Sylvia talks about where they might live in the future, and if they can match what they had before they were evicted.
GLC09414.0672
23 August 1945
Sylvia says she cannot stand the waiting period between now and when he comes home. She also admits to being a bit jealous that he gets to visit so many places.
GLC09414.0673
25 August 1945
Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.
GLC09414.0674
24 September 1945
Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.
GLC09414.0675
2 October 1945
Sylvia is in the process of moving.
GLC09414.0676
3 October 1945
This postcard features a depiction of a late fall with trees of brown and orange leaves. Sylvia sent this as a reminder that this is Moe's favorite season.
GLC09414.0677
Sylvia discusses her day and mentions the enclosed card that she purchased from J.J O'Brien's a local store. The card is GLC09414.0677.
GLC09414.0678
4 October 1945
Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.
GLC09414.0679
7 October 1945
Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.
GLC09414.0680
10 October 1945
Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.
GLC09414.0681
Sylvia mentions Ethel, and says she will respond to Moe's letters later. This is a letter fragment with just the last page of the letter.
GLC09414.0682
27 November 1945
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
GLC09414.0683
Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.
GLC09414.0684
Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.
GLC09414.0685
Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.
GLC09414.0686
Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.
GLC09414.0687
15 March 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe explains he has been training. He also says Sylvia is "the core of his being, his reason for living and the only thing that matters a damn to me."
GLC09414.0688
5 May 1943
Moe encloses a photo of him with Frances Xavier and a negative of him standing on the steps. He writes that he also enclosed a flower. He says Sylvia should feel free to enjoy Lobster Cantonese without him.
GLC09414.0689
4 May 1943
Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.
GLC09414.0690
6 May 1943
Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.
GLC09414.0691
8 May 1943
Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.
GLC09414.0692
9 May 1943
Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.
GLC09414.0693
10 May 1943
Moe describes his bivouac, and says that when he returns he'll appreciate the barracks.
GLC09414.0694
11 May 1943
Moe shrugs off Sylvia's suggestion that he should find female companionship but admits he wouldn't mind just talking to one.
GLC09414.0695
Moe explains the point system and how he does not have enough to come home
GLC09414.0696
12 May 1943
Moe describes his surroundings, namely the trees and the falls.
GLC09414.0697
13 May 1943
Moe takes a break from a beer party to write to Sylvia, says he is glad his friends are not forgetting him.
GLC09414.0698
14 May 1943
Moe has returned from bivouac and is very glad to see the barracks.
GLC09414.0699
Moe refers to Joe and his new job, and also mentions his mother. He says he is jealous that Sylvia ate bacon and eggs for breakfast. He claims that eating in the army is the same as "feeding coal to a furnace."
GLC09414.0700
15 May 1943
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
GLC09414.0701
16 May 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He mentions Sam, and says to offer his sympathy. He is happy for Joe and the kids.
GLC09414.0702
17 May 1943
Moe reminds Sylvia to write to Benoit. He also speculates on how long the next bivouac will last and reminds her about the car insurance.
GLC09414.0703
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