Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Is the boy dead yet?

In the last post you read a note from Sylvia to Alex. So now let’s meet Alex. Born in Fiume in 1912, he was the youngest of 4 – Anna, … Continue reading

April 18, 2010 · 5 Comments

Let’s talk about talking…

In the previous post Sylvia wrote in her note that she would call the doctor for the drug store. The note itself was replacing what would today be a telephone call. Before World War II most Americans did not have a private telephone lines. Instead, party lines connected a number of residents to one service.

April 6, 2010 · 5 Comments

Birth

Dearest – I love you… And if you love me- Come to the hospital In a 1-2-3! ______________ Gone to Beth Israel – Be calm, daddy. – (I am not!) … Continue reading

April 5, 2010 · 8 Comments