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10 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentioned seeing Ben, and told Mom and Pop about their having to move.

GLC09414.0538

10 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is overwhelmed by the amount of mail he has received. He also says Sylvia's supervisor's ego is over-developed and her attachment to Sylvia shows signs of lesbianism.

GLC09414.1348

11 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe that Ruth came over for lunch.

GLC09414.0539

11 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."

GLC09414.1349

12 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Bess's for dinner, she also met a Ms. Pratt who has a connection to the Pratt Institute. Sylvia also visited her mother and dad.

GLC09414.0540

12 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe plans to go to the movies with Jack. He asks if Ruth K. is still feeling ill, and says he is glad that Sylvia's father is finally beginning to feel better.

GLC09414.1350

13 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to several letters of Moe's.

GLC09414.0541

13 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he saw a terrible movie with Jack called "Brazil." He also found out the reason for the slow mail lately, a mail ship had had delays, and mishaps.

GLC09414.1351

14 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard from Jim who has had an appendectomy. He is sorry to hear Joe has had another relapse. He and Jack plan to visit the Frenchwoman they met at the party in order to practice their French again.

GLC09414.1352

15 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia learned through Mad that Sam Beekman is coming in on furlough.

GLC09414.0542

15 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia called the lawyer about the apartment but didn't hear from him so she says she won't pay rent until she hears back from him.

GLC09414.0543

15 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe practiced a little French and gave an English lesson last night. He tried French coffee and was not impressed. He says he is glad Sylvia got the Valentine's day flowers he sent her.

GLC09414.1353

16 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge and Joe, Mom and Pop and Ben. She says she might go to Boston in a couple of weeks.

GLC09414.0544

16 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her that time and distance have not distorted his picture of her. He mentions David's (her nephew) recent antics and compares it to things Marge did as an infant. He also wonders what Ada's new job is.

GLC09414.1354

17 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is St. Patrick's Day. He says he knows that any praise Sylvia gives him is biased, and that he is not so eloquent as she thinks. Sylvia has complained about a pen, in a recent letter and he asks which pen she has been complaining about, telling her to get it serviced.

GLC09414.1355

18 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a man from the Red Cross speak about his activities in England.

GLC09414.0545

18 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes the shift changes this week, and now he'll have to work at 3:30 in the afternoon. He said he saw a show last night, and that he is glad Sylvia is enjoying learning more about psychology.

GLC09414.1356

19 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Sam Beekman came home and they all listened to him tell stories.

GLC09414.0546

19 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia bought a pair of midriff pajamas, and saw Sarah Bergman at Union Headquarters.

GLC09414.0547

20 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that Russia is getting "soft." She also answers a series of letters in chronological order.

GLC09414.0548

20 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a beautiful day and the birds singing. He writes that he liked the results of the Yalta conference

GLC09414.1357

21 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that German civilization is being destroyed. He also mentioned receiving a letter from Eddie saying how nice it was to hear from Sylvia. He also is glad that Dorothy Smith invited her over for dinner.

GLC09414.1358

22 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing from Mad's, where she is babysitting for Daniel.

GLC09414.0549

22 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reacts to the news that they have to move again. He tells Sylvia that they just have to go with the flow and the only thing constant in life is change.

GLC09414.1359

23 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

In this letter Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe and Ben.

GLC09414.0550

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