Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recount the events of Morris’s birthday party, describing the stress of their jobs, and lamenting that their beloved dog, Clippy, had died. Sidney continues in his letter to encourage her to leave the office more for some exercise, describe a tennis game he and Morris had played with some acquaintances, and the confusion surrounding her late phone call.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the atmosphere of the island now that the Pacific war was drawing to a close, the issues on the island with workers unionizing, and his new assignment in the Navy to present men with medals. Enclosed is a second letter from Sidney Legendre to Gertrude Legendre, regarding the business affairs of the dress shop and describing a house where he had attended dinner.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting the events of a day off spent at the beach, boasting that he knows all of his brother, Armant’s, movements with the Navy, and telling of how Morris brow beat their captain into applying to have Armant join them in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe their work with the Navy.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding her trip to Lisbon and his speculations as to how the war will progress. Sidney continues in his letter to describe an account of the atmosphere of the continental United States he heard from a friend and compare it to what lives they are living “in the lap of luxury” in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a law suit they are planning to bring against the government, business affairs of Medway Plantation, and telling her of the drills they have to do on the Navy ship every morning. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss teaching their relative, Fifi, how to do the bookkeeping after her husbands death and a lunch he and Morris had with their Aunt Kate.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, lecturing him on how he needs to take better care of himself, relaying information about how their children are doing, and discussing a scheme she thinks will allow her to join him in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe her job and daily routine.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reprimanding him for describing so much of Hawaii when she is miserable in London, England and describing her social life.
Letter from Jane Sanford Pansa to her sister, Gertrude Legendre, delivering news of their family and friends and of her social activities. Jane continues in her letter to tell Gertrude of the British officers coming through the area stopping to play polo with her husband, Mario.
Letter from Lt. Henry B. Keep to Charles J. Biddle describing the way he obtained the injury that he references in the first sentence of his letter, which states “If you can’t read this letter I am not surprised since my index finger has a bullet hole in it and hence is incapacitated.”
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her trips to the Chevy Chase country club to play tennis and her attempts to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life in London, England, a cocktail party she hosted, and reminiscing on times past they had spent together.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her war job in London, England, and expressing envy over his station in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a weekend she spent golfing in the country with friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her despair at not being allowed to join him in Hawaii, she describes the climate of Washington, and writing about the condition of Medway Plantation.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her social life and activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss news of the war progress.
Letter from Morris Legendre to his sister-in-law, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on Christmases past when they were all together, informing her of his and Sidney’s jobs and how the office is set up, and describing the perks of them purchasing an apartment versus living in the hotel.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, discussing the inflation issues, the possibility of a visit to Armant’s family in New Orleans, and his discovery of Armant’s daughter, Anne, hiding in their New York apartment.
Photograph of the Villa Carpeneto, “La Loggia” in Torino, Italy. Captioned: “La Loggia – Castello Carpeneto Prop. Conte Theo Rossi di Montelera – Monumento Nazionale”
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, lamenting that she can’t join him in Hawaii, and reminiscing on times they were together. Gertrude continues in her letter to contemplate where they should live after the war, should they sell Medway Plantation. In her letter, Gertrude also informs Sidney of her social activities and invitations to dine.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her attempts to join him in Hawaii and an upcoming trip to New York City with friends.
Portrait photograph of Edda (Mussolini) Ciano. Taken in Shanghai, China while her husband, Galeazzo Ciano, was serving as Italian Consul. Photograph signed by Edda (Mussolini) Ciano), “To Mario Pansa. Edda Ciano Mussolini. Shanghai 27-10-31 18.”
Portrait photograph of Galeazzo Ciano. Taken in Shanghai, China while serving as Italian Consul. Photograph signed by Galeazzo Ciano, “To Mario, Compliments. Galeazzo Ciano. Shanghai, 1931 IX.”
Photograph of Henrich Himmler and Galeazzo Ciano speaking with an unidentified member of the National Socialist Motor Corps. Photographs taken by the “official photographer, Schmidtbauer,” a member of the “NSKK Bildbericht Sonderstaffel W,” a photography group incorporated within the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK).
Photograph of Galeazzo Ciano taking aim at a target. Photographs taken by the “official photographer, Schmidtbauer,” a member of the “NSKK Bildbericht Sonderstaffel W,” a photography group incorporated within the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK).
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting the difficulties he was having with obtaining his discharge papers, expressing his frustrations over her accusations that he does not want to see her, and requesting her opinion as to whether he should come to the continental United States or if she’d rather join him in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a picnic he attended with friends and the work they’ve been doing on their apartment house.
Photograph of Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mihai Antonescu, strolling through a train station, escorted by unidentified military officials. The train station is draped with the flag of Fascist Italy.
Photograph of Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mihai Antonescu, and Benito Mussolini, overlooking a battlement, escorted by Mario Pansa and other unidentified military officials in uniform.
Photograph of Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mihai Antonescu, and Benito Mussolini overlooking a battlement, escorted by Mario Pansa and unidentified military officials.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, encouraging her to join the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), explaining how it is impossible for him to obtain shore leave any time soon, and discussing plans for the children to go to New Orleans, Louisiana for the winter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, lamenting that they were unable to find a way for him to join them in Hawaii, describing their lives on the island, and reporting Gertrude’s laments over being unable to join them in Hawaii, as well.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, lamenting their inability to have Armant join he and Morris in Hawaii, describing Morri’ss illness, and discussing Gertrude’s idea to send their children to live with his wife, Olive, in New Orleans, Louisiana for the winter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding news of their friend, Henry Luce, a conversation he had with the chief of staff about the best way to heat a house, and his transfer to a school in the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing plans for the children before she leaves for a job overseas, describes Morris’s leadership style and how he admires it, and lamenting his lack of a day off every week. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the battle of Guadalcanal, as was told to him by their friend and neighbor, Ben Finney, arguing that they should sell Medway Plantation after the war, and recounting the contents of a card he received from their daughter, Landine. Sidney also discusses her proposed changes in staff at Medway Plantation and for their children.
Photograph of Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mihai Antonescu, escorted by unidentified military officials in uniform, down a path flanked by members of the Italian para-military group, Opera Nazionale Balilla.
Photographs within the flip book from the developers in Rome feature photographs of Mario Pansa astride horses: in competition, polo mallet in hand, in riding habit, leading a horse, and a black and white photo negative of Mario Pansa taking a break from skiing with a few dogs.
Photograph of unidentified members of the National Socialist Motor Corps outside a chalet. Photographs taken by the “official photographer, Schmidtbauer,” a member of the “NSKK Bildbericht Sonderstaffel W,” a photography group incorporated within the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK).
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, relaying one man’s opinion regarding the war, teasing Armant for his lack of skill in tennis and surfing, and describing his failed attempt to learn how to ride a motorcycle.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, supporting her decision to joining the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and describing the interior of his office building and the activities of those who work there.
