Black-and-white photograph of Gertrude Legendre dancing with Armant Legendre. Photo captioned on back: “Forgot to enclose in previous letters. Don't you think Armant is the image of Joe E. Brown, the movie comic?”
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the possibility of not living at Medway Plantation after the war, explaining that his job as an administrative officer is more of a secretary position, and asking her if she remembered a gentleman they had met by the name of Hennings. Sidney continues in his letter to describe Morris’s illness, the mandatory black out in Hawaii, and the lack of censorship on her letters. He also discusses the war and attempts to provide her the information she needs to schedule a phone call to him.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the availability of whiskey, relaying the most recent news on her being able to possibly join him in Hawaii, and expressing his humor at a prediction a fortune teller had made. Sidney continues in his letter to update her on the news of their relative Fifi, rejoicing over their having milk again, and informing her had as a terrible cold. He also discusses news of friends, the weather, and their attempts at cooking.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting over the extra work that has been created for him after he gave his brother, Morris, the cold he had, recounting the events of an evening he spent having dinner at the Howard’s, and relaying news of some of their friends who have turned up in Hawaii.
Letter from “Stew” to Gertrude Legendre thanking her for the gifts she had sent, providing her news of himself and their other friends, and wishing her luck with her children.
Photograph of Edda, formerly Mussolini, and husband, Galeazzo Ciano with Mario Pansa in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The group traveled to Sri Lanka as members of the Royal Italian Consul in 1930. Captioned: “Edda [and] Galeazzo Ciano. Columbo 1930.“
Envelope that contained photographs of the military ceremony. Captioned: “[Front] Salzburg. 1943. Illr. Comm. Mario Pansa. V. Cafe Ceremoniale. Lede. [Back] Ministero degli Affari Esteri [Ministry of Foreign Affairs]“
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the discrepancies between the censorship of their letters and what the media is reporting, his tour around a submarine, and the cooking he and Morris do with canned goods. Sidney continues in his letter to recount his end of the story of their difficulties trying to connect on a phone call and his irritation at being told they have to move offices again.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting a dinner he had with a friend, discussing business affairs of Medway Plantation, and recounting stories he heard about the island before the war. Sidney continues in his letter to update Gertrude on the dengue fever epidemic in Hawaii and also the gossip he had previously told her about the judge and the General.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news of their friends and family and the work they’ve done to the apartment house they purchased in Hawaii, describing time spent with his brothers, Morris and Armant, and telling of their returning a lost puppy to its’ owner.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the possibility of her joining the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs) in order to join him in Hawaii, advising her on business affairs, and describing his Navy job.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the rules that have prevented her from joining him in Hawaii, updating her on his job with the Navy, discussing surfing and when he believes he will be able to start surfing again.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the house she’s renting in London, England, her job, and her daily life. Gertrude describes the lay out of the home she is renting and the atmosphere of London.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of family, friends, and the war. Gertrude continues in her weather to discuss the atmosphere of Washington and how much she envies his post in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing her new life in London, England. Gertrude continues in her letter to express her desires to have a dog and describe her social activities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the advantages to having the apartment house, his overall health, and Morris’s response to hearing that Gertrude’s brother, Laddie Sanford, was on leave in Palm Beach, Florida. Sidney continues in his letter to congratulate her on finding good staff for her house in London, England, and discussing news of their friends in the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting a joke he had heard, discussing the progress of the war, and describing a movie he had gone to see. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the possibilities of her joining him on the island, describing a pair of earrings he had sent her, and a party he had attended for a friends birthday.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, wondering at the construction of the traffic patterns on Hawaii and describing a dinner he and Morris had attended at a friends house where his wife had showed them a series of old photographs.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding gossip he’d heard about someone she had asked him to look up in Hawaii, lamenting how out of shape he and Morris are, and discussing the college professors they’d had to stay at the house with them.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting their adventures in trying to make breakfast one morning, describing a hectic night at work, and discussing the progress of the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, penning his dreams of their lives for after the war, discussing how the Pacific War has moved away, rendering their office almost obsolete, and instructing her to thank her sister-in-law, Olive Legendre, for keeping their children over the winter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting how long it is taking her to go to England, advising her on what to do for their children, and recounting the events of an evening spent at the Outrigger beach club. Sidney continues in his letter to list all the people he has dined with, comparing the benefits of swimming versus playing tennis, and discussing the warm climate of Hawaii and the recent war news.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a dream he had about her, debate about the war he had with a coworker, and how he has aged during the war. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the business affairs of the dress shop he has purchased in Hawaii and advise her on who to talk to in Washington about joining him in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the inability for her to join him in Hawaii and his inability to procure leave. Sidney continues in his letter to describe how he believes they have not changed at all and what their lives will be like after the war.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding her speculation as to when the war will be over and regarding her post war plans, encouraging her to again attempt joining him in Hawaii. Sidney continues in his letter to describe the movie, Lassie, that he recently saw in theaters and reductions that were made to his work load.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing where he is currently stationed in California and relaying gossip about a scuffle between a judge and a general.
