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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
7 July 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia is very interested in France now, and she saw her father again.
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Sylvia mentions Benny Weegan, and describes her whole day. She also suggests they try new restaurants, etc.
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8 July 1944
Sylvia notes that it has been nine months since she said goodbye to Moe, goes over where he is now versus where he was.
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9 July 1944
Sylvia talks about the movies, and mentions Alice, Al, and Archer.
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13 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Mad, and responds to Moe's letters.
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14 July 1944
Sylvia reports that she has bought a copy of a French newspaper.
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15 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Ruth and Bess, and goes to the dentist.
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16 July 1944
Sylvia's father came home only to have a relapse. He had to be taken to the hospital again.
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18 July 1944
Sylvia talked with her parents of their future.
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19 July 1944
Sylvia reports that her father is still ill and Mad got a Mexican divorce.
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Sylvia says her father must see a psychiatrist, because his health will not improve unless his mental state also improves.
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20 July 1944
Sylvia had lunch with Ruth, who went to see her father.
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21 July 1944
Sylvia met with her father's psychiatrist, she reports that he is a great guy.
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1929-1945
Sylvia arrived home exhausted, she walked along sheepshead bay that day.
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22 July 1944
Sylvia visited Hy and Ann in their new apartment.
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23 July 1944
Sylvia describes her breakfast in great detail, as well as a day at the beach with friends.
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24 July 1944
Sylvia responds to three letters she has just received from Moe.
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25 July 1944
Sylvia reports the news that she hears on the radio.
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26 July 1944
Sylvia questions why the last letter she has received from Moe is dated six days ago.
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27 July 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has gotten worse, Joe is still in the hospital and Pop is still working.
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28 July 1944
Sylvia discusses the books they are reading, and a conversation she had with Olga about Marty.
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29 July 1944
Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. She also mentions sleeping at her mothers, and talking to her mom about Mads pregnancy.
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30 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Ruth and Sammy B., talks of bookkeeping and filing.
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31 July 1944
Sylvia mentions a Lillian R. and her parents.
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1 August 1944
Sylvia reports that no matter what they do, her father doesn't seem to be improving.
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4 August 1944
Sylvia answers the letters she has received from Moe in order.
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Sylvia describes a movie she saw, mentions Pepi, Adele, Ann, and parents.
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5 August 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has had more "spells", mentions Hy.
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7 August 1944
This letter features stick figures showing the events of Sylvia's day.
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8 August 1944
Sylvia talks of politics from America to Europe, including Russia's role in the war.
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9 August 1944
Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.
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This letter is entirely in pictures showing Sylvia and Moe at various locations.
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10 August 1944
Sylvia mentions Sammy Hoffman and Hy, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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11 August 1944
Sylvia visited her Mom, and mentions Bess, Pepi and Dick.
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12 August 1944
Sylvia describes an outing with Bess
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13 August 1944
Sylvia went to the Esplanade with Mad, Ben, David and Bess
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14 August 1944
Sylvia responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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15 August 1944
Sylvia went to the beach with Bess. at work she interviewed people for the selective service board, then responded to letters from Moe.
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16 August 1944
Sylvia went to the beach with Rose and Bess again.
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17 August 1944
Sylvia describes her day, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.
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18 August 1944
Sylvia is getting used to working until 5pm again, refers to Mother, and responds to his letters.
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19 August 1944
Sylvia mentions Ben, Adam, Bess. She also responds to his letters.
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20 August 1944
Sylvia ran into Hy and Ann. Hy has started to install a radio in her car.
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21 August 1944
Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe
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22 August 1944
Sylvia mentions the Stein family and Herman.
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23 August 1944
Sylvia heard that the FFI freed Paris. She describes the celebrations in the city.
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25 August 1944
Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.
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Sylvia talked about her mother, Pepi, Robbie, Ben, Lillian R.
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December 11, 1944
Sylvia mentions Pepi, Mad, Adele and her mother.
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December 21, 1944
Sylvia had lunch with Ruth and Lillian, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.
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Sylvia writes more about her Christmas shopping and Christmas plans.
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December 31, 1944
Sylvia had an Italian dinner then went to Dora and Morris Rosenblum's house where they got to see many collectibles from all over the world.
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to Sylvia Weiner
December 1, 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe remarks that he still getting used to going to work at a time when normally the day would be coming to end. He apologizes for having to rush off, but doesn't expect Sylvia to have gotten a letter from him.
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December 21, 1943
Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.
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Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.
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December 31, 1943
Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.
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Moe agrees with Sylvia that the war is pointing toward the end. He reassures her that he is in no danger. He and the boys decided to have a party at home after all, after first having a few beers in town.
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December 1, 1944
Sylvia saw her parents off to Florida.
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Moe reports that he received a cigarette ration for the first time in a month. He also received a letter from Dick and refers to the black market. He says that it had been one of the coldest days he's seen in France recently. He also tells Sylvia she...
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Moe says he moved again but is still in town. He saw an Ingrid Bergman film, and is glad she got the flowers he ordered for her.
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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.
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Moe wishes he could spend New Year's Eve with Sylvia and their friends. He also remembered that Alfred and Alice's anniversary was a couple of days ago. He says that last New Year's Eve he went out with Jack but this time he can't.
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March 28, 1944
Sylvia says she is sorry about Moe's mail situation. She also describes her day.
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March 28, 1945
Sylvia had a good time with Mad, Ben and David.
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Moe thanks Sylvia for the postcards. He heard from Hilda Selm as they are still trying to arrange a meeting time. He also heard from Eddie.
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7 June 1944
Moe comments that Sylvia has not received any mail from him in a week and Moe thinks it may been deliberately upheld because of the current situation. He feels badly about the Polish situation. He is glad she is warming to the idea of living in the...
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Moe went to services, and he had to stay in for a few classes the next night. He wants to know Sylvia's measurements as Arthur S. told her she'd gained some weight. He also heard from Bernie who is with the 3rd army.
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