This folder contains 1942 senior class yearbook, John Adams High School, Cleveland, OH, graduation diploma, February 2, 1949 Western Reserve University BA diploma, and Western Reserve University convocation ceremony booklet
This collection includes the correspondence between Albert and Laura Fuhrman with gaps from 1939 through 1947. Albert graduated the U.S. Naval Academy in 1937 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on submarines. The collection is especially rich in documenting the American home front during World War II, courtship practices, consumerism, personal finances, public education in southern California, child-rearing, and naval culture in the submarine service. Much of the correspondence in the collection centers of Laura's life in southern California and Albert's deployment in both Atlantic and Pacific with submarine service of the U.S. Navy.
A two-page handwritten letter from Okinawa; Albert writes that he has transferred from the Seabees to the Navy and about his activities on his days off. He hasn't heard from Virginia for a while and worries her letters are getting lost; Postmarked air mail envelope included.
A three-page handwritten letter from Okinawa; Albert writes that he now works in the storeroom and has to wait another three months before leaving Okinawa; He was promoted to 2nd class Petty Officer; Newspaper clipping enclosed of the 5 Elgin men (including Albert) stationed at Okinawa; Air mail envelope included.
A two-page handwritten letter from Okinawa; Albert writes about his adventure picking up two friends from Elgin and driving them around the island. Tells Virginia he has adopted a puppy and named her Patsy. Includes a B & W photo (approx. 1.5" X 1.5")
A two-page handwritten letter from Okinawa; Albert writes about the rain and boredom of doing nothing all day. He will be leaving Okinawa in about 1 1/2 months; Air mail envelope included.
A three-page handwritten letter from Okinawa; Albert writes about a friend from home who is stationed in Okinawa and other activities. He will be going home in 20 days; Air mail envelope included.
A three-page handwritten letter from Okinawa; Albert writes that his stay was extended again but he should be discharged in a week. He has not worked in two weeks and discusses what he has been doing; Enclosed a 1.5" X 1.5" B & W photo of himself; Air mail envelope included.
