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15 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the beach with Bess. at work she interviewed people for the selective service board, then responded to letters from Moe.

GLC09414.0354

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15 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the beach with Bess. at work she interviewed people for the selective service board, then responded to letters from Moe.

GLC09414.0354

Date: 15 August 1944

25 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.

GLC09414.0363

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25 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.

GLC09414.0363

Date: 25 August 1944

12 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a hard day at work, then went out with Mad and Ben. She also responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0380

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12 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a hard day at work, then went out with Mad and Ben. She also responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0380

Date: 12 September 1944

13 September 1944

Diamond, Sidney (1925-1945)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has received his New York State absentee ballot, and declares that he is "strictly a Roosevelt man". He describes a lecture that he had heard that day on "white man versus the colored (all colors) -"

GLC09120.502

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13 September 1944

Diamond, Sidney (1925-1945)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

GLC09120.502

Date: 13 September 1944

13 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explored the town with Jack, they wandered aimlessly and found a couple of bars. He notes that Roosevelt is ahead of Dewey in the polls.

GLC09414.1197

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13 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explored the town with Jack, they wandered aimlessly and found a couple of bars. He notes that Roosevelt is ahead of Dewey in the polls.

GLC09414.1197

Date: 13 September 1944

16 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia woke up find all the lights on. She then went to work as usual, and went to Mad's afterward.

GLC09414.0384

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16 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia woke up find all the lights on. She then went to work as usual, and went to Mad's afterward.

GLC09414.0384

Date: 16 September 1944

28 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Roosevelt and Churchill, and responds to letters.

GLC09414.0396

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28 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Roosevelt and Churchill, and responds to letters.

GLC09414.0396

Date: 28 September 1944

3 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes mishaps at work, and describes supper and the fish they ate later that night.

GLC09414.0400

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3 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes mishaps at work, and describes supper and the fish they ate later that night.

GLC09414.0400

Date: 3 October 1944

11 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes an incident that kept her late at the office.

GLC09414.0407

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11 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes an incident that kept her late at the office.

GLC09414.0407

Date: 11 October 1944

12 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs

GLC09414.1225

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12 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

GLC09414.1225

Date: 12 October 1944

20 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses a Post War Planning Meeting she attended.

GLC09414.0415

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20 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses a Post War Planning Meeting she attended.

GLC09414.0415

Date: 20 October 1944

21 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses current politics, and mentions the Pro Roosevelt papers.

GLC09414.0417

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21 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses current politics, and mentions the Pro Roosevelt papers.

GLC09414.0417

Date: 21 October 1944

30 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.

GLC09414.1239

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30 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.

GLC09414.1239

Date: 30 October 1944

1 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.

GLC09414.0427

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1 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.

GLC09414.0427

Date: 1 November 1944

3 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.

GLC09414.0428

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3 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.

GLC09414.0428

Date: 3 November 1944

6 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.

GLC09414.0432

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6 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.

GLC09414.0432

Date: 6 November 1944

7 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.

GLC09414.1247

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7 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.

GLC09414.1247

Date: 7 November 1944

8 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia analyzes the election.

GLC09414.0434

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8 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia analyzes the election.

GLC09414.0434

Date: 8 November 1944

8 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.

GLC09414.1248

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8 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.

GLC09414.1248

Date: 8 November 1944

20 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without women.

GLC09414.1260

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20 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

GLC09414.1260

Date: 20 November 1944

1944/11/21

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur J. Morris re: thanks for congratulations, questions about legacy

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.087

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1944/11/21

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur J. Morris re: thanks for congratulations, questions about legacy

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.087

Date: 1944/11/21

29 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.

GLC09414.1269

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29 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.

GLC09414.1269

Date: 29 November 1944

1944, 1949, 1951

Wiltse, Charles M. (1907- )

Book

Title: John C. Calhoun Nationalist [with] ... Nullifier [with] ... Sectionalist

GLC00267.023

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1944, 1949, 1951

Wiltse, Charles M. (1907- )

Book

Title: John C. Calhoun Nationalist [with] ... Nullifier [with] ... Sectionalist

GLC00267.023

Date: 1944, 1949, 1951

1945

Randall, J .G. (1881-1953)

Book

Title: Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg

First two volumes of a four volume set. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc. in Binghampton, New York. Dedicated "To Ruth, whose unfailing help and interest illumined the labor of these pages." Details the life of Lincoln from his birth and time growing up in Springfield, Illinois to his speech at Gettysburg. In volume one, the right edges of chapter fourteen are uncut. Red cover with gold stamped lettering on the spine and front cover. Sewn binding.

GLC00267.279

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