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Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0479 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: [Brooklyn, New York] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1944 Pagination: 6 p. ; 18.5 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Sylvia took her mother to the dentist, and went to Mad's for dinner. She also notes that Ben managed to get five packs of cigarettes and will send him some.

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

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