Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Impatient wife and daughter are we! Sept 29, 1943 (Sylvia)

Ohhh, Popeye – a reference I get! A short and sweet note written in three parts from Sylvia about Adrienne’s new clothes and rattles, and her dreaming about Alex’s furlough. … Continue reading

April 15, 2025 · Leave a comment

Sept 19, 1943, Al Kotin (Sylvia’s Brother) to Sylvia “Where’s my sense of humor gone to? Woe is me – Al ” 

Today we have a letter from Sylvia’s brother Al Kotin to Sylvia. The somewhat morose tone highlights just how optimistic Alex’s letters sound in comparison. After the war, Al became … Continue reading

January 28, 2025 · 2 Comments

Sept 17, 1943 “They come of course from the city and are more alert.” (Alex)

I was really torn about whether to title this post with the quote from this letter: “this is the flap that goes down when you want to use your dickey.” … Continue reading

January 13, 2025 · Leave a comment