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Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0599 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1944 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14.5 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Moe describes the scene; all six soldiers sitting around writing letters, he understands Sylvia's discomfort when Mad's relatives crowd her out. This letter appears to be missing pages.

Abraham & Straus (A&S)- downtown Brooklyn Department Store.
Ebinger- Brooklyn bakery

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

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