Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

That’s another reason I’m so anxious to see you – to get out of Brooklyn. (Sylvia) Sept 23-25, 1943

This letter is written over the course of 3 days, with updates from Sylvia as she goes about taking care of Adrienne and filling Alex in on her activities. She’s … Continue reading

April 1, 2025 · Leave a comment

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

January 22, 2025 · Leave a comment

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

January 8, 2025 · Leave a comment