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Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Moe Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1612 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed letter Date: 1929-1945 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.5 x 29 cm. Order a Copy

Sylvia describes Frank and Lillian's house at great length. She says she met Ben's kid brother, and spoke to Marge. This is page 2 of a letter that Sylvia wrote at work

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