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Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0701 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: Salem, OR Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1943 Pagination: 6 p. ; 14 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.

Abraham & Straus (A&S)- downtown Brooklyn Department Store.
Ebinger- Brooklyn bakery

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

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