Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, February 8, 1944
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
World War, 1939-1945
Soldiers -- Michigan
Correspondence
V-Mail
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated February 8, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 18, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Anges while awaiting another letter from her, sharing how he wrote her a long letter the previous night and how he loves her as much as all the stars in the sky.
Olexa, Joseph P.
Joseph P. Olexa WWII memoir and correspondence, (RHC-93)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
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Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, February 7, 1944
Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated February 7, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 10, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes many pages to Agnes from England sharing how he has been overseas for 18 months and 5 days and is heavyhearted about the time they have been apart. He also writes about her being his birthday wish for the following month and how he wishes she could be with him on his special day.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, February 2, 1944
V-mail
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated February 2, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 11, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes after receiving a message from her the previous day, inquiring about how her family are doing and how he hopes to hear from her soon.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 30, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 30, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 9, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes with the news for the day including how he attended the church service in town and how he had managed to write once a day since the 8th of January.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 29, 1944
Church services
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 29, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 10, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes on a Saturday night while wishing they were together and reminiscing about their previous times going to church together in anticipation for the service in town the following morning.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 28, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 28, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 9, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes while feeling tired in the evening and notes how writing everyday leaves him with nothing more to write except the constants of how much he loves and misses her.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 27, 1944
Nolan, Lloyd
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 27, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 9, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes his daily V-mail to Agnes during a peaceful time at night after seeing the film "The Man Who Wouldn't Die" staring Lloyd Nolan. He also inquires if she has received his letters that were previously addressed to 1832 Berkley Ave. S.W. instead of her new address at 1913 Berkley in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 26, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 26, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 6, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes his second message to Agnes on that day and shares that he is need of writing paper, envelopes, and a new fountain pen so that he can write another long letter to her in addition to his regular V-Mail messages.
Lipstick
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 26, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 6, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe describes his appreciation of Agnes' affection and the lipstick imprints he hopes she will include in her letters. He also writes about his eagerness to return home to see her and how he hopes to visit her parents' new home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 25, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 25, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 3, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to notify Agnes of the previous letter he sent discussing his prior engagement and to share his happiness in receiving her photographs.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 24, 1944
Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 24, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 26, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes multiple pages to Agnes from England related to her recent visit with his parents and the news of his prior engagement.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 23, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 23, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 29, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes on another rainy day while he is in "Charge of Quarters" and reminisces about the Saturday nights they once spent together.
Hit parade (Radio program)
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 23, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 1, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes on a rainy Sunday and shares his news for the day including a recent visit to church for their Sunday service and hearing from his sister Helen about her holidays back home. He also inquires about the popular songs from the Hit parade, which he misses hearing without a radio while stationed overseas.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 21, 1944
Swimming
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 21, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 30, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe shares the good news that he passed a swimming instructor course and offers to teach Agnes to swim if only she would visit him overseas. He also writes about the V-mail letters he received from his parents and how much they enjoyed meeting Agnes.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 20, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 20, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 1, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes sharing how he loves her more with each passing day and how sweet she looks in the photograph she sent to him.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 19, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 19, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 29, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes an additional message to Agnes that day as he awaits the receipt of her photographs and misses her as much as ever.
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 19, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 29, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes sharing the news that his family was pleased to meet her and encouraging her to visit again one day.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 17, 1944
Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 17, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 20, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes from England after receiving a new letter and photograph from her and notes how she has changed since he last saw her.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 16, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 16, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 25, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes on a pleasant Sunday overseas as he awaits another letter from her and the photographs she promised to send.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 15, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 15, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 25, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes while reminiscing about their time together and reminding Agnes that they will need to be patient for his return back home to the United States.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 14, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 14, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 25, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes as he enjoys a beautiful sunny day overseas and discusses the song "You'll Never Know" as a means to keep him in her thoughts.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 13, 1944
Motion pictures--1940-1950
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 13, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 23, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes while having a headache and informs her of the most recent news including the film he saw called "My Heart Belongs to Daddy."
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 12, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 12, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 21, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes after returning from a visit to the barber and shares how his work days are the same day after day, but he still thinks of her often.
Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, January 11, 1944
Handwritten V-Mail letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated January 11, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated January 19, 1944. In the V-Mail letter, Joe writes to Agnes and shares his excitement in finally hearing the news of her meeting his parents and wonders what popluar songs are on the hit parade at the time.