Day 238
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-11-04
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 237
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-11-03
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 236
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-11-02
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 235
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-11-01
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 234
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-31
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 233
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-30
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 232
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-29
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 231
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-28
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 230
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-27
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 229
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-26
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 228
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-25
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Day 227
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Rapids (Mich.)
subject: Personal narratives
description: Daily journal entry of Pamela Benjamin, spouse of GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally self-published on WordPress.
creator: Benjamin, Pamela
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2020-10-24
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, May 4, 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 May 4, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated May 6, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes as he continues to wait patiently for Agnes' answer to his engagement proposal, explaining how much he misses her and how each month that passes by feels like another year they have spent apart from one another.
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: 1944-05-04
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 30, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Motion pictures--1940-1950
subject: Gable, Clark, 1901-1960
subject: Russell, Rosalind
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 30, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated May 2, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes after writing to his mother, whose birthday is a few days away, and shares the news of his engagement proposal to Agnes. Joe also writes of the recent movie he had seen called "They Met in Bombay" starring Clark Gable and Rosiland Russell.
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: 1944-04-30
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 29, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Motion pictures--1940-1950
description: Handwritten letter with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 29, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes of his excitement in receiving two letters from Agnes, re-reading them over and over again as he awaits her response to his proposal. Joe also writes of the recent movies he had seen including "North Star" and "Lost Angel."
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: 1944-04-29
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 27, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Motion pictures--1940-1950
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 27, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 28, 1944. In the letter, Joe describes how he thinks of Agnes constantly with the springtime beauty of the English countryside and eagerly awaits her response to his engagement proposal. Joe also writes of the recent movies he had seen including "Dangerous Blondes" and "Headline News."
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: 1944-04-27
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 23, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Motion pictures--1940-1950
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 23, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 26, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes on a lovely Sunday, wishing they could attend the morning church service together and sharing how he starts and ends every day looking at her picture while saying "Good morning, Darling" and "Pleasant dreams, Sweets."
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: 1944-04-23
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 22, 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 Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 22, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 22, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes as he anxiously awaits Agnes and her parents' response to his proposal, daydreaming about their future together and sharing the news of his brother Ollie's engagement.
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: 1944-04-22
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 20, 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 20, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 25, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes while awaiting the answer to his proposal and looks forward to the grand day when they are able to see each other once again.
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: 1944-04-20
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 16, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Motion pictures--1940-1950
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 16, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 19, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes in great anticipation as he awaits her response regarding their engagement, dreaming of their future wedding and the life they will build together.
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: 1944-04-16
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

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 9, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Easter
subject: Church services
subject: Motion pictures--1940-1950
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 9, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 12, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes on Easter Sunday after attending the church service that morning and looks forward to the day when they can go to church together once again. He also writes of the recent double feature films he saw in town and how Agnes is always with him in spirit.
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: 1944-04-09
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 6, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Holland (Mich.)
subject: Music--1940-1950
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 6, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 13, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes with excitement after Agnes' letters from March had finally arrived and imagines going on a date to visit the tulips in Holland, Michigan with her one day.
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: 1944-04-06
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II