Sept 20, 1943 (Alex) “You can’t worship a goddess in rags”
This loving and detailed letter feels like the first one where their distance is more prominent. Alex goes into detail about his life at the camp (which he corrects is … Continue reading
Sept 20, 1943 “Your call knocked me off my feet” (Sylvia part 2/2)
This was a complicated letter to put together, transcribe, and get translated from multiple languages. But we get multiple perspectives of the day and many voices assuring Alex that all … Continue reading
Sept 20, 1943: when I’m alone I get morbid. Will write you what I do and when, if ever. (Sylvia, 1 of 2 parts)
Sylvia is waiting with Adrienne for Alex’s parents and siblings to arrive. Adrienne is all dressed up for the occasion and this letter is mostly her idle observations of the … Continue reading
Sept 17, 1943 “They come of course from the city and are more alert.” (Alex)
I was really torn about whether to title this post with the quote from this letter: “this is the flap that goes down when you want to use your dickey.” … Continue reading
Sept 17, 1943: Sylvia to Alex’s Parents
After Sylvia received Alex’s first letters she wrote a short postcard to his mother (who she calls mom). She addresses it to Mrs. David Rosner, Alex’s dad (and what he … Continue reading
Sept 15, 1943 – Alex’s first long letter “You ought to see me in my uniform”
This is the letter that Sylvia was responding to in the last letter I posted from her. Look at the beautiful flourish on Sylvia’s name on the envelope! Alex has … Continue reading
Sept 15 1943 Alex arrives at Training Camp
Today I’m sharing this short letter that Alex sent the first day he arrived at his training near Lake Geneva. He notes that no one else is writing a letter … Continue reading
Sept 17, 1943. The woman stuck in the toilet seat (Sylvia to Alex)
I am going back to the early letters now and trying to approach this story in a more organized fashion than I have in the past. It’s interesting to see … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2025
It’s hard to believe that 11(!) years ago I posted a letter from New Year’s eve 1944-1945. Exactly 80 years ago now. I’m sharing that letter anew today. Since originally … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Grandpa Alex
Happy birthday, Grandpa! I think you would have been 111 years old today. I really still miss you. I love that we almost share a birthday and yours goes right … Continue reading
