Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0012 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: [Brooklyn, New York] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1943 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.6 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Sylvia finds herself listening to the "Bob Hope Program" and thinks of Moe. She talks about listening to the radio and the song "As Time Goes By" from the movie "Casablanca." She has heard the news that England is trying to make peace between Poland and Russia. Says Russia does not avoid the issue, she knows where she stands unlike "the good old USA" that equivocates, while professing love for the USA but wishing she would be more like Russia.
Casablanca- 1943 Motion picture about the French resistence in Morroco.
Bob Hope- (1903-2003) Popular comedian, actor and radio star.
Red Skelton-(1913-1997) Popular comedian, actor and radio star.
Barcinni Candy-popular candy shop in NYC.
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