Birth announcement from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, October 24, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Birth announcement and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated October 24, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated October 24, 1944. In the card, Agnes announces the birth of her baby brother named Paul who arrived on October 20th, 1944.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-10-24
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, August 17, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated August 17, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated August 18, 1944. In the letter, Agnes expresses how lonesome she becomes when she hasn't heard from Joe, while focusing on weekend plans spent with girlfriends at the beach in Grand Haven, Michigan and her love for the bracelet he gave her years ago.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-08-17
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, August 27, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated August 27, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated August 28, 1944. In the letter, Agnes expresses her happiness in knowing Joe received her photographs, her affection for him and an eagerness for their marriage someday. She closes her letter mentioning Paris' liberation from Nazi occupation while inquiring about Joe's thoughts on the major world event.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-08-27
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, December 12, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated December 12, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated December 13, 1944. In the letter, Agnes tells Joe how much she misses and loves him and dreams of their future children.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-12-12
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, December 3, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated December 3, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated December 7, 1944. In the letter, Agnes describes her trip from Conewango Valley back to Grand Rapids, Michigan with family and friends and expresses appreciation for Joe as her future husband.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-12-03
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, February 11, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated February 11, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated February 13, 1945. In the letter, Agnes discusses her happiness over receiving Joe's latest letter and how much she looks forward to the day when he finally returns home and they can build their life together.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-02-11
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, February 22, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated February 22, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated February 23, 1945. In the letter, Agnes writes how she is eagerly awaiting the gift package Joe sent to her and how sorry she was regarding her previous letters being undelivered during her time away with Helen.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-02-22
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, January 18, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated January 18, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated January 19, 1945. In the letter, Agnes is relieved to hear from Joe again and describes what he may have missed in her other letters such as her vacation at Helen's and the money she received from him.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-01-18
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, January 24, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated January 24, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated January 25, 1945. In the letter, Agnes expresses her feelings on marriage and her hopes for her future with Joe, while consoling him on his nervous condition and reassuring him that there are brighter days ahead for the couple.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-01-24
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, January 30, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated January 30, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated February 1, 1945. In the letter, Agnes updates Joe on how her family are doing as she awaits another letter from him that winter.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-01-30
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, July 4, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated July 4, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated July 5, 1944. In the letter, Agnes describes her relief in receiving a letter from Joe and tells him about her summer adventures going to the movies and the beaches of Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-07-04
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, June 27, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated June 27, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated June 28, 1944. In the letter, Agnes describes the hot weather conditions she is experiencing while anxiously awaiting to hear from Joe and details the gifts she will be sending him on the following day.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-06-27
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, March 13, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated March 13, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated March 14, 1945. In the letter, Agnes expresses her relief over Joe's new assignment away from the front lines and hopes he will receive a furlough to return home once again.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-03-13
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, March 8, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated March 8, 1945. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated March 9, 1945. In the letter, Agnes expresses her excitement over receiving the care package from Joe including a treasured photograph of him, handmade souvenirs, and valentines. She also writes that she is looking forward to his birthday and dreams of the day when they can furnish their future home together.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1945-03-08
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, November 12, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated November 12, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated November 14, 1944. In the letter, Agnes talks about her upcoming week's paid vacation to visit Helen and Gaylord, comparing it with her last trip to Detroit, Michigan where she daydreamed of her future with Joe.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-11-12
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, November 14, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated November 14, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated November 15, 1944. In the letter, Agnes expresses her affection for Joe and reminisces about their first kiss on New Year's Eve. She also mentions her recent purchases including a train ticket to visit Helen and new clothes, while hoping the war will end and bring Joe back home soon.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-11-14
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, November 20, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated November 20, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated November 20, 1944. In the letter, Agnes writes of her journey taking the train to Buffalo, New York, and spending the week in Conewango Valley with Helen and Gaylord while experiencing their first snow fall for the year.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-11-20
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, November 22, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated November 22, 1944. In the letter, Agnes describes her adventures with Helen and Gaylord in New York, going to the movies and exploring the countryside in search of turkeys while looking ahead to Joe's third Thanksgiving overseas.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-11-22
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, October 23, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated October 23, 1944. In the letter, Agnes shares her family's good news of the birth of her baby brother, along with her excitement for a new fur coat and a recent trip to the movie theater.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-10-23
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, October 24, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Agnes Van Der Weide to Joe Olexa, dated October 24, 1944. The envelope is sent from 1913 Berkley Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated October 25, 1944. In the letter, Agnes confides that she never has a lot to say in her letters and focuses her writing on how she will never tire of telling Joe what he means to her. She also describes what it has been like at home while her mom is away in the hospital and the response she received regarding her new fur coat.
creator: Van Der Weide, Agnes
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-10-24
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, April 11, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 11, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 11, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes expressing his love for her and inquiring about whether she gathered with his family for Easter back home in Michigan.
creator: Olexa, Joseph P.
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-04-11
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, April 13, 1942
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Camp Blanding (Fla.)
subject: Jacksonville (Fla.)
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 13, 1942. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry, A.P.O. #1, Camp Blanding, Florida, dated April 14, 1942. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes while in good spirits, yet feeling under the weather, while at Camp Blanding and after attending the parade and church services in Jacksonville, Florida.
creator: Olexa, Joseph P.
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1942-04-13
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, April 13, 1943
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Africa, North
subject: United States. Army Promotions
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 13, 1943. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry, A.P.O. #1, New York, New York, dated April 1943. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes while stationed overseas in North Africa and after receiving three of her letters written back in March, sharing the downhearted news of his returning to being a "Corporal" and the squad members who are missing in action.
creator: Olexa, Joseph P.
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1943-04-13
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II

Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, April 14, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
description: Handwritten letter with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 14, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes sharing the heartfelt news that he wrote to her mother asking for Agnes' hand in marriage, as he is unable to keep his secret from her any longer. He writes with great excitement over planning their future together, awaiting her parents' decision and Agnes' response in the days ahead.
creator: Olexa, Joseph P.
source: Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1944-04-14
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II