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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0792 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: Near Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Moe received a package of Christmas gifts early because some of the people back home think he is overseas already. He asks Sylvia for some flash light bulbs and also for some prints from the roll of film she is planning to get developed.

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

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