Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Do you remember how I proposed to you? Oct 8, 1943 (Alex)

In this letter, written throughout the course of a day at training camp, Alex can’t sleep and tells Sylvia about how he went over, in minute detail, the two years … Continue reading

November 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

A Fun Sailor’s Song – September 26, 1943 (Alex)

I’ve been transcribing letters at a rapid pace but deliquent about posting them here on the blog. I’m going to post a few in quick succession without a lot of … Continue reading

April 17, 2025 · Leave a comment

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

January 3, 2025 · 1 Comment