Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0097 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: [Brooklyn, New York] Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1 September 1943 Pagination: 3 p. ; 18 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
Sylvia reports on visits with friends. She was able to get 3 gallons of gasoline, after much pleading. Had to drive over to the OPA office to convert her gas ration coupons.
Office of Price Administration (OPA)-Government agency in charge of placing ceilings on prices, and to rationing scarce supplies of other items,
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