Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Cock-Eyed Postcard

This sexist postcard is a fascinating artifact. A cross eyed, angry, large, curvy woman stares right out from the image. She assumes that her goofy, malicious sailor beau (framed behind … Continue reading

January 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Droopydrawers

This letter from 1943 is written by Sylvia pretending to be Adrienne. It’s quite funny and, of course, mentions farting a lot. Sylvia (or, Adrienne, in this letter) also notes … Continue reading

January 15, 2013 · 2 Comments

Farts and Giggles

I’m getting these posts started again with a lighthearted and funny letter from Sylvia in 1943. Alex, at this time, is still posted in Virginia for training. This allows for … Continue reading

April 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

Making friends, making acquaintance

Dearest old man of mine, After your 3 letters this morning, I feel absolutely drunk with joy. I had a good dinner at your folks’ home – and your mother … Continue reading

July 8, 2010 · 1 Comment