Forever waiting

"Nellie Briscoe, a single African-American woman with a passion for writing, was a pen pal with eighty-nine servicemen during World War II. Her scrapbooks included over one hundred letters to and from her future husband, souvenirs and photos (annotated with her colorful comments) from servicemen around the world, souvenirs from activities in the historic Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and original writings. These collections displayed aspects of life during an intellectual, cultural, and social boom often referred to as the Black Renaissance of DC. Forever Waiting tells the story of a woman's strong feelings for one man, her strong support to servicemen, and the war's effects on everyday life. It also includes historical notes that explain Nellie's references to people, places, and things that were specific to that era."--Back cover.