A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on March 3, 1945. Stewart discusses his struggles with the flu and the progress he has made on their house. He asks Romey to share her travel information with him so he knows when she will arrive.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 27, 1945. Stewart replies to Romey's concerns about her truck and where she should keep it. He discusses what she should bring and his plans to move out of the Hotel Thomas Jefferson.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 21, 1945. Stewart describes the changes he has made to their house in hopes that she will enjoy it. He also discusses his intentions to return to camp with Shep so that they can continue…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 21, 1945. Stewart mentions Romey missing his call and that he has heard unpleasant rumors about her.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 17, 1945. Stewart discusses his end of employment with Hills Grocery Company and the details of his day. He shares his worries about Romey's health and ensures to emphasize that Andy must…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on January 27, 1945. Stewart addresses a tense conversation between he and Romey. He also mentions letters he has received from other friends.
A resignation letter from Joe Stewart to the Hills Grocery Company was included with a letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey. In the letter he discusses how sick he was and his struggles to regain his health. Then, he discusses his trip with Romey…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on December 14, 1944. Stewart shares that he is sick with the flu and pleurisy and will write when his health improves.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on December 11, 1944. Stewart describes the cold weather and his time with his brother. He also reassures Romey that they will be going to New Orleans, LA.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on November 29, 1944. Stewart discusses Romey's health and his concerns. He also shares his feelings about Romey's choice to allow Debson to visit despite their past interactions.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on November 24, 1944. Stewart shares his Thanksgiving experiences and his thoughts about Romey's last visit.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 31, 1944. Stewart expresses his loneliness and his time at work with Cook and Harris. He shares the results of his hunt and Mr. Baggill's attempt to rape a store cashier.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 23, 1944. Stewart expresses his excitement about hearing from Romey and his wishes to provide for her.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 20, 1944. Stewart addresses a phone call that occurred between Romey and him. He also questions whether Romey wants to continue their relationship.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 18, 1944. Stewart discusses his plans to quit his job and start his own business. He also includes his experiences spending time alone and how much he misses Romey.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 13, 1944. Stewart shares details about work and his struggles with the cold weather. He shares how lonely he is without her and asks several times about the dates she has been going on.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 2, 1944. Stewart asks about Romey's whereabouts and why she has not responded to his calls. He shares the details of a murder and rape that occurred downtown while also expressing concern…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on September 20, 1944. Stewart wrote to send his concerns to Romey because she had a cold. He also includes his wish to find happiness despite the daily struggles he endures.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on September 8, 1944. Stewart wrote about his visit with Romey and what he has done at camp since his return.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on August 23, 1944. Stewart shares his plans to visit her during Labor Day and discusses his plans for the day.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on August 16, 1944. Stewart reminisces about his trip to Mobile, AL, and the time he spent with Romey. He also expresses concerns about Andy, Lella, and their baby.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on August 8, 1944. Stewart attempts to convince Romey that they should continue pursuing a relationship despite their lack of consistent communication recently. He discusses what the future would…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on August 5, 1944. Stewart addresses several problems he found in Romey's previous letter and attempts to rectify any rumors that have been spread about his age and lack of loyalty.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on August 4, 1944. Stewart expresses his love for Romey despite her choice to be with another man. He refuses to accept that this man is better or loves her more than he does.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on July 29, 1944. Stewart struggles to understand why women, including Romey, do not accept his love. He expresses how hurt he is by Romey's choice to be with another man despite the letters and…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on July 17, 1944. Stewart discovers that Romey has started working and asks several times if she is willing to tell him where. He also describes the hot weather and his struggles to work through it.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on July 10, 1944. Stewart wrote that he is struggling mentally but that Romey's response to his previous letter has helped him. He asks to see her before the next two pages were torn in half.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on July 3, 1944. Stewart mentions in struggles to please those around him, including Romey, and discusses his troubles at work.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on June 29, 1944. Stewart apologizes for his late reply and talks about the copious amount of work due to Cook's absence. Due to the amount of work he has, Stewart also shares his inability to visit…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 26, 1944. Stewart wrote about his injury to his hand and arm and mentioned that his friend Cook suffered a heart attack. He also mentions that Harrison and Pop fought which resulted in…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 18, 1944. Stewart wrote that he is worried Romey does not care for him equally as much as he cares for her. He shares a phone call that he had with Ann and with his mother.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 15, 1944. Stewart shares his love for Romey and how much he thinks of her. He mentions his call to his mother on Mother's Day and his attempt to visit Romey in Mobile, AL, with his friend…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 8, 1944. Stewart wrote to share his long days at work and to reassure Romey that her friend Andy will not be picked for the draft. He encourages Romey to maintain her health.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 4, 1944. Stewart wrote to address a conflict between his feelings in comparison to Romey's. He expresses the love he feels for Romey and questions whether she feels the same. The letter ends…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on November 3, 1943. Stewart wrote to share the positive experiences from his trip to visit Romey, Lella, and Andy. He encourages Romey to visit the Airport Inn the next time she is in Birmingham,…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 27, 1943. He wrote to share details of bad work days while in Tuscaloosa and the cold weather. He also shares how his dating life compares to that of Romey's.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 25, 1943. Stewart shares that he received Romey's letter late and has missed her letters. He also shares details from a day of hunting, he sends his condolences about an ill baby, and asks…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 21, 1943. He wrote to share the details of his nights out with friends and sends his apologies regarding issues with a baby Romey visits often.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on October 14, 1943. He responded to an incident that occurred on a train ride and discusses his visit to his mother's home. In this letter he also shares an experience with an old friend named Al…
A photograph of a parade in New Bern, NC, with several young, male scouts leading the way. All of the boys are wearing the same uniform and one of them is carrying an American flag. Two boys on each end of the line carry another sign. Dated around…
