Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

I cheered myself up by buying 2 pairs of stockings and a compact. (Sylvia) Sept 23, 1943

This is a letter I typed up but neglected to post earlier. In this short one, we get to hear Sylvia’s reaction to her brother’s letter a day or so … Continue reading

April 15, 2025 · Leave a comment

Thursday will now be a word of magic for me

Happy Thursday! Here’s a sweet letter from Sylvia who sounds a bit giddy from playing with Adrienne and having talked to (in her words, “kibbutzed”) with neighbors all day long. … Continue reading

November 17, 2022 · 1 Comment