Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0024 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: [Brooklyn, New York] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1943 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23.4 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy
Sylvia received a letter from Alvin (brother) on his 20th birthday. Her mother and father saw Alvin who is very thin because there is not enough food. Alvin is not allowed to go out and get food so Sylvia is sending some.
Is enclosing a piece from P.M. (magazine) -Max Lerner's article on the miner's situation.
PM was a leftist daily newspaper published in New York City from June 1940 to June 1948; financed by Chicago millionaire Marshall Field III.
Maxwell "Max" Alan Lerner -1902 – 1992)-American journalist (born in Russia) and educator known for his controversial syndicated column.
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