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25 February 1878
Unknown
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell
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5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W. (fl. 1878-)
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
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1 January 1878
Miss Kriger (fl. 1878-)
Miss Kriger's Compliments and Regrets
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5 February 1877
Snow, Addie R. (fl. 1877-)
asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.
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8 September 1877
discusses the appointment of P.M.
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14 February 1862
Aunt Lizzie (fl. 1862-)
to Annie
sad to hear about Sister Margo's death. writes that they have had had snow. updates her with news about the baby.
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17 March 1929
Marge (fl. 1943-)
to Sylvia Weiner
Marge writes that they are now in Revere. She hopes Sylvia is adjusting to life without Moe. She is looking forward to going back to New York.
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1929-1945
Becker, Madeline (1915-)
Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions...
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Lil (fl. 1929-1945)
Lil writes that she tried to contact Sylvia several times by phone but was unsuccessful. She also says she did get the message that Moe is in Oregon, and asks Sylvia to confirm the address.
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to Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Madeline writes that she contacted the telephone company and explained the past due bills, the company agreed to wait until they returned. She also reports that she cleaned the garage and rearranged the bedroom. Madeline provides a drawing of the new...
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27 August 1929
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
Moe wishes Sylvia a happy birthday from Switzerland where he is on furlough, and asks her to call. She wrote on the back that she could not get a call through.
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Levine, Hyman (fl. 1942-)
A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.
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Maugel, Bess (fl. 1944-)
to Moe Weiner
Bess writes a poem about what Moe means to her. She starts the poem by telling Moe that Sylvia ordered her to write this.
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22 September 1929
Gellis, Joe (fl. 1944-)
Joe reports that the stores are getting some reputation and Geo. O'Brien is getting transferred into the law division. He wonders how Moe will handle getting orders from his wife after being a Sgt. He mentions that he has been asked to spend 20% of...
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Rose (fl. 1944-)
Rose reports on her visit with Sylvia. She drew a picture of her, Sylvia and Sarah sitting at the table "in varying states of undress" and laments there are no men to appreciate this.
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2002-2008
Photograph of the living room in the suite.
View from the inside of a hotel room possibly Cove House, Sylvia sits in the doorway in a wheelchair facing out.
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Photograph of young girl with brown hair.
Photograph of a unidentified young brown haired girl holding a cup
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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner in a wheelchair outside
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A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel waiving to the camera
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Photograph Inside the hotel room.
View of the inside of a hotel room possibly Cove House
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Photograph of a flower.
A photograph of a flower
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10 May 2002
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing with Bruce Nyman and another man.
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A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair
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A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel
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Photograph of View
View from the window of a hotel room possibly Cove House
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with two unidentified men standing behind her
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with Jenny
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as she gives a speech
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as a speech is given
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Getting her award with Bruce Nyman, she holds flowers.
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A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium giving a speech
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Photograph of a ceremony where Sylvia Weiner is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is standing with Bruce Nyman and another man
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April 1940
Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Taken in 1940 the two of them are standing in a yard, casually dressed.
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1943-1944
Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.
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2002
A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.
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[Piece of wallpaper]
A piece of Marge's wallpaper with sketches of U.S Army trucks in the background, and what looks like a conquistador.
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Information For Dependency Allowance Applicants
Official information for Moe's dependent, (Sylvia) on when and how she will receive payments from the army.
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Moe wonders whether Archie has been shipped out yet. He says he is glad Sylvia and Rose are hitting it off. This is pages 5-7 of a letter.
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Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
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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9 October 1929
Buchalter, Miriam (fl. 1929-)
to Sylvia and Mad
Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.
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23 November 1944
Vandervelde, Iris (fl. 1944-)
to Sylvia
This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.
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12 August 1944
Helfinstein, Jack (fl. 1944-)
Jack writes that his foot is completely healed. He says they usually snack on food Sylvia has sent. He also tells her to refrain from asking personal questions in her letters because he shows them to Moe.
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25 September 1944
Jack writes that while he misses looking at New York girls, French women are very satisfying to look at. He also says that in the army you eat together, sleep together and work together and yet somehow manage to stand each other.
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8 May 1944
Greenfield, Alvin (1924-)
Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.
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Weiner, Pepi (fl. 1905-2000)
Pepi writes that she is very glad that Moe is coming home. She has decided to be happy which means overlooking Willie's (her husband) faults and accepting him for who he is. She also mentions that she and Adele got together recently without fighting.
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19 February 1944
Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.
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23 February 1944
to Mrs. Malcolm
Sylvia writes a thank you letter for the hospitality Mrs. Malcolm displayed towards Moe. She writes that she is sure he would not have had such a good time on furlough if it has not been for Mrs. Malcolm.
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December 1943
to John G. Volker
Christmas greeting card written by Sylvia and sending Moe's regards. The envelope is addressed to John G. Volker
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8 June 1945
Alvin writes that he feels strange about being overseas. He writes that the mail situation is really bad. He also mentions Sybil.
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