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
Tonsorial Operation [aka Haircuts!]
A short letter from Alex about keeping your head up, waiting, and haircuts. Nov 8, 1944 Dearest lover of mine, Another day has gone by and we still are here … Continue reading
You won a contest … Are we the exceptions?
This sweet, short letter was written the day after the 1944 election and Alex describes mailing his ballot with a note saying he is disappointed that he didn’t receive it … Continue reading
Lucky Star
Alex has just learned that Sylvia is moving into their new home in the Brooklyn Navy Yard projects. He is so happy he can barely contain himself. However, he says, … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day
In a special (and somewhat risqué) Valentine’s Day post I give you two letters. One from Alex on Feb. 14th and one from Sylvia the same day in 1945. Alex’s … Continue reading
That’s me pushing a broom
This letter is from the U.S. Naval Training Station in Sampson, New York. Alex wrote it to Sylvia in 1943. My darling A week from today I’ll be in your … Continue reading
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
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
