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2 October 1944
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes English, Chinese, and Russian War Relief debt items. She also responds to Moe's letters.
GLC09414.0399
1940 circa
Bamma (fl. 1940)
to Nancy
Written from New Rochelle, possibly in New York. Encloses the letters of David P. Harmon and asks that she take care of them and return them when she is done. Mentions that Harmon was honored by being mentioned in the fourth volume of the American...
GLC06143.28
16 August 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes the revelry that is taking place now that the war is over. This letter is missing pages
GLC09414.0671
17 June 1942
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Discusses the use of mustard and lewisite gas in the war. Promises Estelle that he will return, and upon his return will take her as his wife.
GLC09120.039
15 August 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Mae says it is all over except for the signing. He listened to the radio about the various celebrations in American cities. He also tried to get a furlough to Paris but failed, he will try to get a different furlough somewhere else next week.
GLC09414.1480
27 June 1944
Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.
GLC09414.1123
25 April 1945
Sylvia talks of how she has adapted to living with her mother again, she mentions Hitler and the war. She also talked to Sara Tatt.
GLC09414.0579
27 October 1944
Diamond expresses his longing for Estelle. He writes, "I wish I knew where I'll be going after the war - I wish I could be sure - sure of something - anything - I feel so insecure - "
GLC09120.530
24 September 1943
Written at 9:30 PM at Margie's. Sylvia did some work for the Allied War Relief Luncheon and then went out into the field. Reports on friends.
GLC09414.0123
7 December 1944
Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.
GLC09414.1280
21 February 1945
Moe complains about the soldiers that complain about everything even though they haven't even been overseas that long. He also mentions that he had to listen to a reading of the Articles of War.
GLC09414.1708
6 January 1945
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
GLC09414.1304
7 April 1945
Moe refers to Paul Stein who dropped in recently and Ruth K. being over for dinner. He is not surprised that Paul's pronunciation of a news cast announcing the end of a war didn't come true.
GLC09414.1375
25 February 1944
Moe talks about the moon and compares nightlife in New York to nightlife in England. He says the war may end soon but not as soon as people think.
GLC09414.0999
21 December 1944
Moe recalled one Christmas with Alfred and Alice, and thinks of Christmas at home versus Christmas in the army. He also says he thinks the war will be prolonged.
GLC09414.1294
26 February 1944
1:15 am: Sylvia mentions that Joe has not been feeling well and talks about women who jokingly offer their husbands to women like her whose men are away at war.
GLC09414.0178
29 June 1945
Moe discusses the prisoners of war he sees guarded by Poles. He says he does not believe in corporal punishment. He thinks they should be forced to do things, all perfectly legal, that are worse than a beating.
GLC09414.1443
15 April 1944
Moe writes that wherever he sees beauty or culture he thinks of Sylvia. He says he is now resigned to waiting for the war to end, and hopes she has adjusted as he has.
GLC09414.1058
22 September 1942
Diamond describes the train ride back from visiting Estelle, during which he sat next to a young NYU graduate who had been forced to move to Virginia to find work during the war
GLC09120.107
10 May 1945
Moe writes that even though the war is over it could be a long time before he is discharged. He commends Sylvia on moving all by herself. He also says he is cautiously optimistic about Pearl and Artie.
GLC09414.1402
12 August 1945
Moe discusses the possibility of moving into a bungalow like Mad, he is not too keen on the idea. He had a snack with the boys, and wonders what Alvin's position is now the war is so close to finishing.
GLC09414.1477
31 July 1944
Moe wrote three months ago for his war ballot application but has not heard anything. He tells Sylvia not to worry about the robot planes, and that everything is very peaceful where he is.
GLC09414.1158
17 August 1944
Moe says Marty is under the delusion that the war will end soon. He writes that many of the soldiers are under this same delusion, and that he will try to find Frank Mooney.
GLC09414.1172
7 May 1945
V.E. Day- Moe says he is preparing for the parade tomorrow. He writes that it will be very hot tomorrow, also says they will now be entering another phase of war.
GLC09414.1400
2 December 1944
Moe reports that the company failed inspection, and discusses the possibility of Sylvia coming to Europe after the war in the event he has to stay there. In the end he decided it is not really a possibility.
GLC09414.1272
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