This folder contains letters written by Leona and Vincent to their sister Josephine Gaudio. The letters begin with Leona being transferred to China. She is reunited with her friend, Jo Pritchard and working in a hospital. In the beginning of August, Vincent arrived in San Francisco at Letterman General Hospital. On August 16th, Vince was transferred to Walter Reed Hospital in DC. On August 16th, Leona wrote about her feelings towards V-J Day - "we feel as is our mission has been completed and that the goal is home." Leona also wrote about the Chinese and their differences towards the American culture. She wrote about the practice of feet binding.
The majority of these letters come from Leona and Vincent Mazzoni. Vincent only writes to Josephine Gaudio, while Leona wrote one letter to her nephews (Joe's sons). There is one letter from Jo Pritchard, Leona's friend. The majority of the letters describe everyday life abroad. Vincent routinely writes about the letters he receives from other people at home. Leona wrote about attending mass and the people she met in India. Leona described the mission and St. Thomas Church in India - a 25 minute ride from where she was stationed, Febrary 22nd letter. Vincent continued to write about the movies he saw and what he thought of them. Leona and Vincent both wrote about their money and what Joe should do with it. Both of them end their letters with saying hello and giving love to everyone back home.
This folder contains letters written mainly by Vincent and Leona Mazzoni to their sister Josephine Gaudio. Leona wrote a few letters to her brother, Vincent. There are a few other letters written by family friends in the folder. Vincent wrote the name of his ship, SS Cape Henlopen, to Joe. This was the ship he traveled on to the Pacific. Leona described the people and the lifestyles of people in India. The majority of the letters consist of the Vince and Leona writing to Joe to see how everyone at home is. Leona often writes to know why Jackie (her nephew) hasn't written her in a while. Vince writes about his everyday life and the people he spent time with and the movies he sees. They both often write about the weather and how hot it is. Joe takes care of their money so both of them mail their paychecks home and deposits that money into a savings account.
This folder contains letters written by Vincent and Leona Mazzoni to their sister Josephine Gaudio. The majority of these letters consist of the same information that Leona and Vince normally write about. On June 20th, Leona wrote to Joe about a patient who gave him her patch - 20th Air Force.
The majority of these letters came from Leona and Vincent Mazzoni to their sister Josephine Gaudio. Leona wrote a few letters to her nephews, Bobby and Jackie. The letters mainly consisted of sending love back home, communicating to Joe about what objects to mail them (Leona wanted pajamas) and what to do with their money. Leona wrote about first Friday for the military day in India and her lack of pairs of underwear. Vincent mailed a news clipping to Joe from Life Magazine. It had a picture of Father White from home. Vince put arrows pointing to the father, March 23rd letter).
This folder contains letters written by Leona and Vincent Mazzoni to their sister Josephine Gaudio and one letter written to Joe by a person not referenced prior. The majority of these letters consist of asking Leona to deposit money into their accounts, asking about home and people they know from home, writing about church, and sending love back home. On May 9, Vincent wrote about the excitement everyone felt when they learned about Germany's fall. On May 18th, Leona wrote about the Americans who were Japanese POWs and then wrote on May 26 about them again - how thin they were.
This folder contains letter mostly written by Leona and Vincent Mazzoni to their sister Josephine Gaudio. It also contains letters written by a few other people. Most of the letter are written by Leona, as Vincent is in a hospital in Washington, D.C., being treated for a jungle infection. On Sept 1st, Leona wrote to Joe that she should use Leona's money to pay for expenses for Vincent because she feels guilty about being so far away. On September 2nd, Leona forwarded a letter written by Father Thompson to Joe. On November 6th, one of Vince's officers wrote a letter to Joe about Vincent - describing the type of guy he was and how much he meant to the army.
This folder contains letters written by Vincent and Leona Mazzoni to their sister Josephine Gaudio. The majority of the letters consist of writing about everyday activities, like going to mass and movies, writing about the heat and rain (India was in monsoon season). Leona wrote about money and what to do with the money she sent home. On July 3, Leona wrote about a garden in India their quarters' July 27th, Leona's letters switched from India to China, showing that she was moved. Vincent began to write about how he wasn't feeling well - he was transferred. On July 7, Vincent talks about not feeling well after a blood donation and is being sent home because the climate wasn't agreeing with him.
Professional and personal correspondence and handwritten notes of M. Carey Thomas, known for being the president of the Summer School for Women Workers in Industry