My Darling Ginnie

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This is a love story. An exploration of hundreds of war-time letters written daily between my Grandfather, James Crosby and my Grandmother, Virginia Gardner between 1942-1945. She was at home in Cincinnati, Ohio and he was in the Army Air Corps. Based on preliminary research I believe this compilation to be one of the largest collections of daily letters between lovers to survive the war. Join me as we read them for the first time together.

David J. Ritchie


    • May 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Christmas 1942

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 9:00


    Jimmy experiences a Southern Christmas in NC and Ginnie visits with family in Cincinnati.

    Selfless Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 23:00


    Recorded on Mother's Day weekend, 2020, this episode focuses on Ginnie and celebrates her selfless love with memories from her children and letters from late December, 1942.

    Corporal Crosby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 20:00


    December 8-18, 1942. Jimmy awaits his shipment from Basic Training and looks forward to the next leg of his journey.

    The Road to Morocco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 27:00


    News from home, pictures sent back and forth, Jimmy enjoys a few shows and Ginnie begins working.

    My Darling Ginnie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 2:30


    In 1942 my grandparents were newlyweds, separated by war. This is their love story, the foundation of my family. This trailer includes "The Red Letter" which is featured in Season 1, Episode 3.

    The Red Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 20:00


    Christmas shopping in Cincinnati, drills and movies in Miami. Ginnie sends news of current events and finds something to do with her evenings while Jimmy has a meeting about the next stage of his training. The disagreement about money continues, and Ginnie pens the Red Letter.

    Thanksgiving 1942

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 20:00


    As Jimmy begins drilling in Miami, and Ginnie settles into her new life in Cincinnati, they celebrate Thanksgiving apart.

    Riding Through Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 19:19


    I'd like to tall you a story. The year was 1942...

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