Herman explains that he has enclosed cards and a booklet about the Socorro Rojo Internacional (SRI), Red Aid, which helps both soldiers and civilians.
The SRI was an international Soviet war relief organization that covertly gave help to ...
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...
Travel; Orange trees; Orange orchards; Military life;
Paul has arrived in Spain and it reminds him of New York State, but there is an abundance of orange trees. Since he has just arrived he is not sure which branch of the International Brigade he will be in, but he is sure he will fit in. Paul...
Military life; Military training; Childhood & youth; family
Herman is in training and requests photographs of the family, especially of his younger brother Jay. He wants to make sure Spanish children have the same opportunity for a happy childhood as his brother. He includes his address through the SRI in...
Fund raising; International organizations; Communists;
Paul sends Mus several books from the Socorro Rojo Internacional (SRI, or Red Aid International) and hopes she can fill one out and pass the others along.
Correspondence; Military maneuvers; Military tactics; Military life; Fascists;
Herman describes his first taste of battle. He explains that the troops dig gun trenches under the cover of darkness at night. He discusses a success over the fascists near Teruel. He encloses a picture of himself and a Spanish lieutenant in his...
