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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
26 April 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold. (1914-1992)
to Darling
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 26, 1944. Relays his opinion on a possible post-war life.
GLC09662.568
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
1946
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
to Robert L. Stone
A thank you note to Robert L. Stone on behalf of the President and the United States for serving in the war. Signed by Harry Truman.
GLC09620.200
29 September 1943
Winemiller, Russell, (fl. 1943)
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
One postcard from Russell Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Features an image pf service men or sailors pulling a rope the caption reads "Tug-O-War."
GLC09611.561
1944-1945
Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)
U.S. Air Corp Service Memories [Part Two]
Robert L. Stone's second scrapbook from World War II. It contains 49 snapshots from camp and fellow soldiers.
The first scrapbook is GLC09620.350.
GLC09620.351
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
16 August 1944
Father Prevel
to Mon General [in French]
Liberation letter from Father Prevel, mayor of the French village of Tinchebray. Written in French. Thanks the General for the liberation of the town. Mentions 500 American prisoners were in the town before liberation. Includes August 20th English...
GLC09558.01
12 February 1945
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated February 12, 1945. Describes the toll that the war has taken on him.
GLC09662.657
2 August 1942
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Diamond informs Estelle that he has been "hot and heavy" with his text books. He describes a discussion about war and people that he had had the night before.
GLC09120.081
23 December 1942
Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945)
Diamond speaks of the need to "end the war more quickly", so that the men who "appreciate liberty and freedom" can be returned to their families
GLC09120.159
22 May 1944
Diamond expresses frustration about being "shackled" to his hospital bed while recuperating. He describes a conversation that he had with his "cell mate" from New Zealand, who had been amazed "at American soldiers not getting the fullest...
GLC09120.415
17 June 1942
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
22 October 1943
Army Air Forces
Certificate of Service for Robert L. Stone
This is a negative copy of Robert Stone's Certificate of Service given at Fort Dix after his service in the war. It is signed by Major H.C. Ward.
GLC09620.056.02
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
23 September 1944
to Marcia and Cous
One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated September 23, 1944. Describes seeing refugees, European cities in ruins, fighting near SS troops, and American troops being celebrated while driving through Belgium...
GLC09662.617
29 April 1942
Discusses two of the men that Diamond has met on the military base, one of whom is a Divinity student. Diamond subsequently ponders over the moral implications of war.
GLC09120.003
circa. early summer 1942
Informs Estelle that it will be impossible to know whether he will receive officer training until the three months of initial training have been completed, but warns her that it will be very competitive due to the high caliber of men assigned to the...
GLC09120.028
12 January 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Dearest
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 12, 1944. Relates to feeling homesick and responding to her doubts of when the war will end.
GLC09662.520
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
10 May 1945
Davis, T. J. (fl. 1945-)
to All Concerned
Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.
GLC05622.05.02
1 November 1943
to Naomi
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 1, 1943. Pertains to the progress of war from camp to camp, birthdays and inquiring updates about her.
GLC09662.494
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