Reflections on Writing: Timeless Words That Connect Us
1944. From Bill to his sweetheart, Gloria (3rd letter)
In this honest and heartfelt 1944 wartime letter, Bill opens up about exhausting routines, uncertain...
August 9, 1942. From newlywed Mrs. Jamieson to her “hugbug” husband who is deployed.
In this sugar-sweet wartime letter from 1942, a young new wife gushes with love, determination,...
Nov. 6, 1944. From Verna to Stinko
Written on quirky hotel letterhead called “Bedside Manor,” this charming 1944 letter from Verna to...
Nov. 2, 1958. From Bob to his sister, Ruth
In this candid letter from November 1958, a young serviceman overseas writes to his sister,...
Sept. 21, 1958. From Bob to his sister, Ruth
Bob, an American soldier writing to his sister on his arrival in Germany. Sept. 21,...
Nov. 7, 1938. From Isabel in Germany to Peter
A supportive, loving note to a young Peter leaving his homeland to America. [Translated] November,...
Dec. 19, 1938. From Kate in Germany to Peter
Written on December 19, 1938 just weeks after Kristallnacht this letter glows with the light...
1944. From Bill to his sweetheart, Gloria
As the war continues, this tender letter from Bill to his sweetheart Gloria captures a...