Relations between the sexes; Cultural relations; Military life; Military training; Military facilities; Homesickness;
Harry tells Mim that he is grateful to get so many letters from her and is very upset that he does not receive letters from his friends at the Youth Theatre. Describes his new quarters, which he shares with two friends. The three roommates...
Harry writes to Mim asking her to send the musical score of "We are the Fighting Anti-Fascists" to the newspaper New Masses. Asks Mim to make a few changes to the lyrics so it can be published in the July issue. Lyrics included.
War; War destruction & pillage; Air warfare; Air operations; Military mobilizations; Fascism; Fascists;
Harry tells Mim that he was been fighting for the last seven days and only now has the time to write. He doesn't want to discuss politics and doesn't want to be romantic about the war, but he describes the terror of war. Harry unloads on Mim an...
War casualties; Correspondence; Music; Air warfare;
Harry is glad to have received Mim's lighthearted letter. He writes that the night before, he was informed that his best friend, a truck driver, was killed. He says that there has been an unconfirmed report that fascist General Mana has been...
Military life; Communists; Politicians; Censored works;
Harry tells Mim that he is 60 kilometers from the front and is enjoying the tranquility. He is looking forward to his two days in Madrid and plans on spending his 500 pesetas in a "royal fashion." Harry reports that La Pasionaria (Dolores...
War casualties; Soldiers; Air warfare; Prisoners of war; Military mobilizations; Military officers; Nazis; Fascists;
Harry has just received a letter from Mim in response to his account of being at the front for the first time in July. He is now a hardened soldier; the planes and shells no longer bother him and dodging bullets is just a part of everyday life. ...
Ernie tells Mim that he is doing well in Spain. He, Harry Malofsky, and Bernie Abraham have been selected as head of the [entertainment?] committee and have re-written the lyrics to "Honey-Honey;" they will present it the following night.
Paul tells Mim that she is right in guessing that he has finally found work that he enjoys. He describes the internal struggle that has raged all through college, his being torn between two jobs. Paul is glad that he has the opportunity to prove...
Military training; Correspondence; Military officers; Military medicine; Typhoid fever; Vaccinations;
harry says that he has been trained so well on the rifle that he has no doubt they will conquer Franco. He has been reunited with his friends, and one of them is his sergeant. Harry just had his typhoid shot and his fever is making it hard to...
Songs; Cursing; Military training; Rifles; Communism; Anarchism; Anarchists; Military occupations; Military regimes;
Harry is glad to have received Mim's letter and is touched that she thinks his cursing has increased since going to Spain. He writes about his good marksmanship and that he is a natural. He believes that his time is Spain will "straighten him...
Ernie writes to Mim aboard the SS Ile de France oceanliner. He says that he had a bout of seasickness but the weather is beautiful. He says there are plenty of things to do but no one to enjoy them with. Ernie says the service is up to French...
Harry writes about his heartbreak over a goat, Esmeralda, that had kept him company and has now forgotten about him. Reports that on May 1 instead of marching to the front, he and the others rehearsed at a local theater. Encourages Mim to stick...
Travel; Homesickness; Singing; Boxing; Military discharges;
Harry describes his trip to Madrid and how the city has made him homesick for New York. He writes that their friend Bernie expects to be sent home, most likely for psychiatric reasons. Harry says that his parents are reunited and imagines it is...
Paul has finally received mail from his family and it has given him the mental push he need to go on. He discusses Art Wilt, a fallen comrade, and hopes Art's mother will take solace in the fact that her son died for a better world. Paul...
Paul writes that he has just had "personal regards" from George Watt, courtesy of "the gang." He discusses his training and how he is ready for the front. Paul is sending a batch of Socorro Rojo Internacional books home to his family and he...
Paul writes about the disunity of the fascists, which is partly due to the propaganda being spread by Republican forces. He says that fighting amongst the fascists has been seen by some of the brigaders. Paul is glad that the brigaders are now...
Paul delivers the news of Harry Malofsky's death. He writes about Harry's work ethic, as well as the songs he wrote that will be heard throughout the world as the sound of the International Brigade. There is a censor mark over the details of...
Paul encloses a copy of The Volunteer for Liberty (not included) so that they can use the articles for their work in New York. Paul is feeling well and I enjoying the outdoor life. He writes that the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion has been on the...
