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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
20 November 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia talks briefly about her responsibilities at her new job, mentions Bess and Rose and asks when Moe might get another furlough.
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21 November 1944
Sylvia responds to a few letters of Moe's regarding the age he first wore glasses and the way he cleans his teeth.
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22 November 1944
Sylvia mentions her father who has become depressed again shortly after returning from the hospital, then responds to Moe's letters.
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25 November 1944
Sylvia mentions that her supervisor has given sharp criticism of any mistakes she has made at work.
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26 November 1944
Sylvia thanks Moe for the flowers he sent for their anniversary.
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28 November 1944
Sylvia writes that her parents will be going to Florida soon.
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30 November 1944
Sylvia went to Mad's for dinner with her parents and saw Alvin in his uniform. He looked "too splendid for words." This is a partial letter.
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2 December 1944
Sylvia wishes Moe an early happy birthday, and responds to his recent letters.
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3 December 1944
Sylvia mentions that Lillian has had a baby boy.
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5 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she received a bad grade on an exam, and has received seven letters from him that day.
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7 December 1944
Sylvia talks about their separation and their longing to see one another.
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8 December 1944
Sylvia describes a dinner with Dorothy and James Smith, and then the theater after dinner.
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9 December 1944
Sylvia sees a movie about Germany and Russia.
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10 December 1944
Sylvia mentions Bess, then responds to his letters.
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12 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she has sent Moe cigarettes. She also studied some math the day before, and mentioned Mad.
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13 December 1944
Sylvia describes a restaurant she enjoyed, saying it reminded her of another restaurant they had eaten in together.
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14 December 1944
Sylvia tells him there are more packages on the way, and sympathizes over cigarette situation. She also mentions Mad.
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16 December 1944
Sylvia describes a decadent lunch in a French restaurant, and mentions Bess.
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17 December 1944
Sylvia mentions Joe's recovery, assures Moe that his letters are great. This letter features a sketch of stick figures having a New Year's Eve party
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Sylvia writes about various friends she has spent time with like Mad, Ben, Marge and her mother. Mad and Ben's son returned from school late., and Ben drank too much wine at dinner.
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6 December 1944
Sylvia says she promises to live up to Moe's expectations, tells him not to apologize for not writing as much as he should, and draws him a Home Sweet Home sign.
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18 December 1944
Sylvia describes the plot of a movie, and mentions that her father is a bit better but her mother is not doing well and they recently received a cablegram from Al.
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19 December 1944
Sylvia writes about her Christmas shopping and how much she loves Moe.
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22 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she has not received any letters from Moe lately, and mentions Adele who is on vacation.
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23 December 1944
Sylvia talks about Marge and Joe, and mentions Adele. Her father called and says he and her mother plan to come home for Christmas and then return to Florida.
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25 December 1944
Sylvia describes Christmas for everyone noting that David is especially happy. She also responds to Moe's letters and writes that she agrees with him in that she has "no sympathy for the Germans."
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26 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she is worried by all the news she reads about the war.
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27 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she received eight letters from Moe and complains about the lack of cigarettes. She also spoke to her father and had supper at Mad's.
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28 December 1944
Sylvia reports that Hy called and promised to get Moe some cigarettes. She also responded to the letters she received from him.
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29 December 1944
Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.
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30 December 1944
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.
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2 January 1945
Sylvia describes her lunch with Ben and Artie at Lindy's.
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3 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she just purchased a new suit for $9.98, when it's impossible to get a deal on anything. Also she heard from her father about Alvin and gives Moe his address.
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5 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she loved Moe's letters and that they will be sending cigarettes to him soon.
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Sylvia described a show she went to called the 7 Lively Arts and responds to Moe's letters. the first page of the letter is typed
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6 January 1945
Sylvia writes that Moe's Xmas letter is the best she has ever received, and mentions Mad and Hy.
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7 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she has received Moe's package of perfume. She says she wears the bracelet he got her all the time now. Sylvia also mentions that she ate at Mad's.
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8 January 1945
Sylvia says her mother was happy to receive Moe's gift. Her father went back to Florida, and she describes him as "pathetic."
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9 January 1945
Sylvia writes that they saw her dad off to Florida, notes that her mother is experiencing menopausal depression. Sylvia tells Moe not to worry about her.
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January 11, 1945
Sylvia writes that her mother has become very ill.
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January 12, 1945
Sylvia writes that she has been feeling nostalgic, and that Mad and her mother are both doing better.
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January 13, 1945
Sylvia mentions Ben, Bess M., and Hy, and talks about the difficulty of getting cigarettes.
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January 14, 1945
Sylvia is excited because Moe has been in Paris. Features a sketch of the Eiffel Tower.
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January 16, 1945
Sylvia describes a play called "Harvey," and mentions Bess.
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January 17, 1945
Sylvia talks about the news she has heard about the Russians advancing.
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January 19, 1945
Sylvia mentions her mother, Joe, Marge, Daniel and David. Also says she will prepare another package for Moe.
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January 20, 1945
Sylvia writes that she is still sleeping at her mother's. She also saw a "screwy" movie with Marlene Dietrich.
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January 21, 1945
Sylvia writes that everyone is snowed in and the car is frozen as well.
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January 22, 1945
Sylvia writes that she is happy to hear about the Russians, then responds to Moe's letters.
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January 23, 1945
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and went to Cooper Union regarding an art course she wants to take. She also comments on David Abbot meeting Moe in Paris earlier.
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