Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0023 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 5 May 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.5 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Sylvia saw the opera last night-Fledermaus/Rosalinda (Johan Stauss) Passed the Times Building and bought a copy of the Oregonian (Portland newspaper) to see news from his location. She is going that night to a place in Brighton that is run by the Jewish Council of Women for Teen Age Kids, she may volunteer if she fits in. Reports her parents went to see her brother Alvin in Buffalo.
Rosalinda (musical), a 1942 Broadway musical adapted from Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus (The Bat) which is an operetta.
Gilbert and Sullivan- British composers who collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896.
Toffinetti's-Popular restaurant in Times Square, NYC- Established in 1940 after being a hit at the 1939 World's Fair at Flusing Meadows, Queens, N.Y.
The Oregonian is the major daily newspaper in Portland, Oregon,
Jewish Council of Women-Volunteer group involved in social isues in New York.
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Wed. A[struck: pr] May 5,1943
At the office - 9 A.M.
Dearest darling,
Here it is a bright shiny day - and everybody seems gay. Do you know why? It is the first day in months that started out with Sun Even your stinky record of weather cannot top that I am sure! Well, darli[inserted:ng] - no letter from you yesterday - Oh well there is always today!
Last night when I got ho[inserted: me], Sid fixed the tire - gee that sure was swell of him. The Solomons have been having a tough time - Tillie is as thin as a wraith - Not only have they been squeezed pretty much financially, but Dorine has been so ill this winter -
Well I SAW Fledermaus or "Rosalinda last nite - it was delightful - how I wished you were there - because I know that you would have enjoyed it so muc.h. [sic] It was composed and written by Johan Strauss so the music was light and it is a satire on the aristocracy of the times. It also indicated the morals of the married [inserted: ma]n and woman - each having their out-side interests etc. IT REMINDS ONE OF THE Gilbert and Sullivan operettas transferred to Vienna - during the time of Franz Joseph. THEN we went to Toffinettis again because I had loved the French toast so much the last time - it was good again. We (MAD and I) looked around for our charming waiter but he was not there. Gee N.Y. is full of officers - Lt Col are two for a cent - (I think that's what they were - they wore eagles - is that right?
We then started home. I passed the Times building where they have a newstand that sells all the papers in the U.S. (the good? ones) I bought the "Oregonian". I just wanted to read about what is happening near you - and perchance see a little piece about the camps around there etc. I saw the word Salem only once in regard to someone who is getting married. When you get a paper - is this the only one availible [sic] - or does Salem have its own? I noted that the "Oregonian" is owned and operated by an "independednt [sic] Republican". It was enjoyable reading about the [inserted: i]ncrease in cheese production in the state, the liq[inserted: u]or that was seized because of illegal sale - the O[inserted: re]gon brides - and affairs - teas etc. Tonite - I am going into Brighton to a place run by the Jewish Council of Women for Teen Age Kids - It seems they need some people to lead the kids, chaperone them etc - so I am going to take a look -see - and then I will know whether I will fit into the thing - because you know that I may not be able to lead the kids.
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WELL Dad and mom came back from Buffalo, having seen Alvin. They say he is alright though very thin - he lost 8 pounds - do you know why? The Gov'[inserted: T] took a contract with the school for all facilities - including [strikeout] feeding the kids and they just haven't gotten enough[struck: t] food. The MD's thoug[inserted: ht] it wa[inserted: s] the lack of vitamins so [strikeout] [inserted: they] must take them now - but the real reason is starvation - so we plan to send him food - because he can't get passe[inserted: s] anymore to get out and get some food.
He sys [sic] that the studies are easy for him and feels he is doing well. Flight takes p[inserted: la]ce at the end of the course and cove[inserted: r]s 10 hours of flying itime [sic].
Gosh honey - I have to end this now - because I really must get to work, So - so long for the moment - will talk to again very soon - Sweets - when the Sun is out - I miss you more than ever - It seems darling that I miss you more than ever - all the time -
So once again - may I repeat - or am I boring you darling -
No? alright then -
I love you -
Syl
130 P.M
P.S. Went out to lunch & had Chow mein with the girls - went to a gru[illegible] Committee meeting & then Bought you some cigarettes - V.R's - Sent them out - Hope you get them soon - So long again - darling - must get out to the field -
xxxx SbW.
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