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 D.S. Austin to his brother
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Sandstone (Mich. : Township)
subject: Romeo (Mich.)
description: Letter from D.S. Austin from Sandstone, Michigan to his brother Asa H. Austin in Romeo, Michigan, Sept. 14, 1865. Letter is an update on the family.
creator: Austin, D. S.
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1865-09-14
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Letter from David Davis
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Davis, David, 1815-1886
description: Letter from David Davis, U.S. Senator from Illinois and associate justice of the US Supreme Court requesting a meeting, Feb. 28th.
creator: Davis, David, 1815-1886
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Letter From Denmark
subject: COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-2020
subject: Epidemics
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: College students
description: A news article by GVSU student Griffin Amrein about the situation of COVID-19 in Denmark contrasted with other worldwide countries.
creator: Amrein, Griffin
source: University Archives. COVID-19 Journaling Project
publisher: Grand Valley State University University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
date: 2021-01-14
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Letter from Dick Kaufman of Amstore to the Muskegon Jewish Community
subject: Jews--United States
subject: Muskegon (Mich.)
description: Letter from Dick Kaufman of Amstore to the Muskegon Jewish Community about their collective contributions to Israel for the years 1973 and 1974.
creator: Amstore letter
source: Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1973
rights: In Copyright
relation: L'dor V'dor (project)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Letter from Edward Bates
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Bates, Edward, 1793-1869
description: Note from Edward Bates, US Attorney General under Abraham Lincoln from 1861 to 1864. "Sir, Coming home, after an absence of six weeks, I find your letter of July 11. It is dated only at "Hartford" the poststamp, as usual, is illegible, so I direct this acknowledgement to Hartford of Connecticut, as the best city of the name that I know of." Respectfully, Edward Bates
creator: Bates, Edward, 1793-1869
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Letter from Gideon Welles to Commodore H. H. Bell
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
subject: United States. Navy
subject: Bell, H. H.
description: Letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, to Commadore H. H. Bell refusing to accept his resignation, July 30, 1863.
creator: Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1863-07-30
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Letter from James Tanner to A.S. Clark
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter from James Tanner to A.S. Clark requesting copies of newspapers from the Civil War era. Tanner served as Secretary Stanton's stenographer and was at Lincoln's deathbed. His notes were the first official evidence and the most comprehensive record relating to the assassination. Related collection at the University of Southern Mississippi McCain Library.
creator: Tanner, James, 1844-1927
creator: Clark, A. S.
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1892
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

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

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 17, 1943
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Africa, North
subject: Easter
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 17, 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 in good health, sharing the news of their recent payday and how he wishes he could return home for Easter.
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: 1943-04-17
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 2, 1944
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Love letters
subject: Easter
subject: Nature
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 2, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 5, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes discussing his family's upcoming Easter and his latest stroll around the countryside where he appreciated the beauty of Mother Nature and imagined being together with Agnes.
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: 1944-04-02
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, 1942
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Camp Blanding (Fla.)
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 20, 1942. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry, A.P.O. #1, Camp Blanding, Florida, dated April 21, 1942. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes while taking a break on K.P. duty and discusses the recent 22 mile hiking trip during training, in addition to their families and the agreeable weather in 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: 1942-04-20
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 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 21, 1945
subject: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 26th
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Soldiers -- Michigan
subject: Correspondence
subject: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
subject: Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945
description: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated April 21, 1945. The envelope is sent from 6916 Reinf. Co. (Prov.), 6903 Reinf. Bn. (Prov.), A.P.O.-551, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated April 22, 1945. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes for the first time in over a week, sharing his appreciation for the package she sent him in addition to the news of President Roosevelt and American journalist and war correspondent, Ernie Pyle, passing away.
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: 1945-04-21
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: World War II