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Title: Asturias, Octubre 1934-1937. Hoy como ayer el Socorro Rojo de Espana cuidara de vuestras familias.
Description: Today like yesterday the Socorro Rojo of Spain will take care of your families. Postcard benefiting the Socorro Rojo Internacional of Spain. The back of the card reads: October, 1934 Red Asturias rises up in defense of democratic freedoms October 1937 Heroic Asturias defends on its own territory all of Spain against the foreign invasion. 10 centimes. To benefit the family and children of the Northern combattants.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcard
Local Identifier: Greenfield2

Title: Herman Greenfield to James Manning
Description: Postcard to James Manning about arriving in France. Postcard of the Cunard White Star, Britannic.
Type: text
Genre: Postcard
Local Identifier: Greenfield19

Title: Herman Greenfield to Marty
Description: Herman discusses his new found respect for letter writing. He is glad to hear that Marty has given up superficiality come around to real knowledge and understanding. He says that his time on the front has opened his eyes to reality, and how wartime turns priorities upside down. Herman states that he hates war but "would not trade all I have learned for the world." Promises Marty that when he returns they will do some writing together.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield17

Title: Herman Greenfield to Uncle Marty
Description: Herman thanks Uncle Marty for hes letter and is glad to hear that there is much support for the Lincoln Brigade back in the states. He asks Marty to "square" him with his father, to try to sway his opinion of Herman's service in Spain. He offers Marty his reasons for going to fight in Spain, his unwillingness to live a life of oppression. He is sure that the International Brigades will be victorious, with the unified Spanish people and thousands of brigaders. Herman describes his group within the battalion, and mentions commander Robert Merriman. He reassures Marty that he is well taken care of and well trained.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield18

Title: Herman Greenfield to his father
Description: Herman describes how well he and the others have been trained. In the course of training, he has lost 22 pounds and has become a "pretty good shot." He has also been promoted to sergeant. He reassures his father that he will not be reckless and will not get shot "because of some darn fool stunt."
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield15

Title: Herman Greenfield to his father
Description: 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 Albacete. Also included is an envelope.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield13

Title: Herman Greenfield to his father
Description: Herman apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his chances of coming home but believes he is still needed in the fight against Franco. He admits that being away has made him think about his family more than ever. Tells his father he should help with the movement.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield5

Title: Herman Greenfield to his mother
Description: Herman is sorry to hear that the financial conditions are home are not doing well. He tells his mother that she would love Spain, especially how medical staff are treated. He discusses his health and the food that has been generously sent to Spain for the troops.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield6

Title: Herman Greenfield to his mother
Description: Herman writes from a hospital where he is recovering from yellow jaundice. He is sure his mother would love to work in a place where people from many different countries come together for a common cause. He discusses how well the sick are treated and that they are treated for their mental, as well as physical, traumas.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield16

Title: Herman Greenfield to his parents
Description: 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 company (not included in this collection). Includes his address through the SRI at Albacete.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield14

Title: Herman Greenfield to his parents
Description: Herman tells his parents about his agreeable daily routine: he watches at the gun from 5am to 9am, "loafs around all day," then he is on again from 5pm to 9pm.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield7

Title: Herman Greenfield to his parents
Description: Herman tells his parents he is about to enter battle. Promises to write once the fighting is over, giving them a full report. Asks them to send him cigarettes, candy, and cake.
Type: text
Genre: Autograph Letter Signed
Local Identifier: Greenfield3

Title: Postcard of the Socorro Rojo Internacional
Description: 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 Republican Spain.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcard
Local Identifier: Greenfield1

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