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to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a blouse she is mending, and details her call to Olga.

GLC09414.0624

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Ruth K. she also notes the food shortages and high prices.

GLC09414.0625

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Brighton Beach.

GLC09414.0626

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia bought a lot of clothes at the "Clothing Garage."

GLC09414.0627

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went up on the roof to relax, and got sun-burned.

GLC09414.0628

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Sybil.

GLC09414.0629

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a letter from Alvin, who says he saw Moe.

GLC09414.0630

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Adele and Beth at her Mom's place.

GLC09414.0631

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a cocktail party hosted by her former supervisor.

GLC09414.0632

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to an educational union meeting. This letter also features sketched stick figures of her taking a shower and then returning to write the letter.

GLC09414.0633

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia heard from Pepi, and saw Bernie. She also spoke to Marge and Joe.

GLC09414.0634

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.

GLC09414.0635

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the beach with Ruth K., and then had dinner with Mad.

GLC09414.0636

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is upset because now that her Mother and Dad have come home she doesn't have as much freedom.

GLC09414.0637

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Sybil's upcoming wedding, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0638

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia relates outings with friends, and thanks Moe for the perfume.

GLC09414.0639

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia baby-sat for Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0640

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent the day at Mad's with David and Daniel (Mad's kids).

GLC09414.0641

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a discussion with her boss. Then went to Ray's with Mom and Pop.

GLC09414.0642

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Mad's, and played with Daniel. She then went to Florence Finestein's.

GLC09414.0643

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.

GLC09414.0644

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spoke about the Servicemen's Wives of the United Nations of which she is a member.

GLC09414.0645

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia interviewed eight boys for the Selective Service Board at work. She also thanks Moe for a blouse he sent.

GLC09414.0646

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to an Education Union meeting.

GLC09414.0647

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took the car to a mechanic. She also had dinner with Mad and Bess.

GLC09414.0648

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a call from Alvin who is coming home soon, he plans to marry when he is home.

GLC09414.0649

to "Moe" Weiner

Alvin has come home and told Sylvia all about the time he spent with Moe. Now wedding preparations are under way.

GLC09414.0650

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has spent much of the day rushing around to get ready for Alvin's wedding. She also mentions that her parents are not doing very well.

GLC09414.0651

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.

GLC09414.0652

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says the car needs more work. She also mentions that Adele gave her "the most gorgeous dress I've ever owned."

GLC09414.0653

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that the wedding went well and it made her father feel better. She also saw Lillian and Frank, and glimpsed their baby for the first time.

GLC09414.0654

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reacts to learning that Moe was almost sent to Glasgow.

GLC09414.0655

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to Moe's two previous letters. She sympathizes over his separation from his buddy Jack.

GLC09414.0656

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with a supervisor, and then saw Bernie and Robbie.

GLC09414.0657

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia hung out with Ruth and went to a Penny Arcade.

GLC09414.0658

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had dinner with Ruth and played the game "Boy meets Girl."

GLC09414.0659

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the Special Medical Project at work.

GLC09414.0660

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentioned the Gripsholm (expected in with prisoners of war from Bombay).

GLC09414.0661

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia explains the kind of work she is currently doing with American citizens who return to their native countries, like the Japanese-Americans they are currently caring for.

GLC09414.0662

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spoke to Paul Stein about a place to live.

GLC09414.0663

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the possible end of the war, and what atomic power might do.

GLC09414.0664

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.

GLC09414.0665

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes the all-encompassing topic of the atomic bomb. She also and notes that Sybil (Alvin's wife) is better with her father than her own mother.

GLC09414.0666

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes the end of the war.

GLC09414.0667

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Dad took them all out for a lobster dinner.

GLC09414.0668

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she hopes there might be another atomic bomb because the "Japanese deserve it."

GLC09414.0669

to "Moe" Weiner

It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.

GLC09414.0670

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the revelry that is taking place now that the war is over. This letter is missing pages

GLC09414.0671

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about where they might live in the future, and if they can match what they had before they were evicted.

GLC09414.0672

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she cannot stand the waiting period between now and when he comes home. She also admits to being a bit jealous that he gets to visit so many places.

GLC09414.0673

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0674

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.

GLC09414.0675

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is in the process of moving.

GLC09414.0676

to "Moe" Weiner

This postcard features a depiction of a late fall with trees of brown and orange leaves. Sylvia sent this as a reminder that this is Moe's favorite season.

GLC09414.0677

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses her day and mentions the enclosed card that she purchased from J.J O'Brien's a local store. The card is GLC09414.0677.

GLC09414.0678

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.

GLC09414.0679

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.

GLC09414.0680

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.

GLC09414.0681

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ethel, and says she will respond to Moe's letters later. This is a letter fragment with just the last page of the letter.

GLC09414.0682

to "Moe" Weiner

This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.

GLC09414.0683

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.

GLC09414.0684

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0685

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0686

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0687

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains he has been training. He also says Sylvia is "the core of his being, his reason for living and the only thing that matters a damn to me."

GLC09414.0688

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe encloses a photo of him with Frances Xavier and a negative of him standing on the steps. He writes that he also enclosed a flower. He says Sylvia should feel free to enjoy Lobster Cantonese without him.

GLC09414.0689

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.

GLC09414.0690

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.

GLC09414.0691

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.

GLC09414.0692

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.

GLC09414.0693

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his bivouac, and says that when he returns he'll appreciate the barracks.

GLC09414.0694

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe shrugs off Sylvia's suggestion that he should find female companionship but admits he wouldn't mind just talking to one.

GLC09414.0695

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains the point system and how he does not have enough to come home

GLC09414.0696

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his surroundings, namely the trees and the falls.

GLC09414.0697

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe takes a break from a beer party to write to Sylvia, says he is glad his friends are not forgetting him.

GLC09414.0698

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has returned from bivouac and is very glad to see the barracks.

GLC09414.0699

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to Joe and his new job, and also mentions his mother. He says he is jealous that Sylvia ate bacon and eggs for breakfast. He claims that eating in the army is the same as "feeding coal to a furnace."

GLC09414.0700

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.

GLC09414.0701

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He mentions Sam, and says to offer his sympathy. He is happy for Joe and the kids.

GLC09414.0702

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminds Sylvia to write to Benoit. He also speculates on how long the next bivouac will last and reminds her about the car insurance.

GLC09414.0703

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to take a month's vacation to see him because he wouldn't be able to spend all his time with her.

GLC09414.0704

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is certain they will bivouac again. He complains he has not received mail from her in three days.

GLC09414.0705

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is in the middle of tactical training. He also advises Sylvia about the union tax.

GLC09414.0706

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe corrects Sylvia's assumption that he is an active T-4, he says he is an assistant foreman. He reminds her they have twelve years of memories to think about.

GLC09414.0707

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reads Sylvia's letters with enjoyment and repeats his sympathy for Sammy.

GLC09414.0708

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he has not heard from Jimmie in a while, and asks after Mad, Alfred and Alice. He also asks about Sylvia's ration points.

GLC09414.0709

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first aid lesson.

GLC09414.0710

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe inquired after a Mildred Goldsmith at the Senator Hotel. He is sorry Sylvia didn't get to see Leslie. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0711

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe spent the day cleaning and unloading the trailer. He is glad Sylvia is not letting her family get to her.

GLC09414.0712

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is staying in a hotel because he got an overnight pass into town. He responds to Sylvia's letters and thanks her for the sketch of their living room as it really made him feel like he was home.

GLC09414.0713

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe's roommates are on a date so he is free to write to Sylvia. He said they have not yet given out ratings in their platoon, but when they do he hopes he will be made a T-4. He believes more soldiers should be educated as to what this war is about.

GLC09414.0714

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.

GLC09414.0715

to Sylvia Weiner

It is Memorial Day and they have been given the day off. Moe used the time to rest and to write to Sylvia. He comments that she is becoming quite the executive, herself.

GLC09414.0716

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has to learn to nurse his salary until the end of the month. He also mentions that there is not much to do now and they are just marking time.

GLC09414.0717

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."

GLC09414.0718

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe doesn't think the drawing Joe made of Sylvia looks much like her. He is still awaiting the ratings for his platoon. He agrees that Mad should get a divorce, and mentions that he is annoyed by Hy and Ann.

GLC09414.0719

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from the Red Cross Recreation Center, but he will be moving soon. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0720

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0721

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe will be moving out shortly, he says there are nine service areas and that they have been attached to the ninth service command.

GLC09414.0722

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the recent move. He also draws a picture of the pyramid like tents they are sleeping in.

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