Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
George Kahdy and four other men pose together at Gunter Field, Alabama. Two of the men crouch down as the other three stand behind them. Caption on the back reads, "Walker, Bentsen, Leopold, Hallman at Gunter field one day before leaving for…
George Kahdy standing on the wooden steps of a house. He is dressed in a very thick coat and pants with similar undone boots. Caption on the back reads, "1943. Craig Field."
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 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…
George Kahdy and Hallman sit in a two person plane in their uniforms. At the bottom of the photo is a note from Lucy Hallman that says, "Best of luck and happy landings." Caption in the front at the bottom reads, "Gunter Field, Ala. 14 Oct. 1943."
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 23, 1944. Stewart shares his plans to visit her during Labor Day and discusses his plans for the day.
Nell and George Kahdy standing outside arm in arm. George is wearing his Army uniform while Nell is wearing a skirt suit. The back of the photo says, "At home, D.A. Saleeba, Dothan, Alabama. Xmas 1944."
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 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 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 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 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.
