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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that Russia is getting "soft." She also answers a series of letters in chronological order.

GLC09414.0548

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing from Mad's, where she is babysitting for Daniel.

GLC09414.0549

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

In this letter Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe and Ben.

GLC09414.0550

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a place called Plum Point, she describes it as "seductively gorgeous, above the hudson..."

GLC09414.0551

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her weekend in the country.

GLC09414.0552

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a sad and difficult day at work.

GLC09414.0553

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia read, and wrote various letters from Pepi to her mother, and from Moe to his parents. Moe's father entrusts 10 dollars with her to send to Moe.

GLC09414.0554

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good time with Mad, Ben and David.

GLC09414.0555

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing from Boston, and she gives brief details of her train ride.

GLC09414.0556

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the movies with Marge and Joe. She enjoyed the short that was put out by the state department about a peace organization.

GLC09414.0557

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took a lot of pictures with Marge and Joe and promised to send them to Moe. She also visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.

GLC09414.0558

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia apologizes for not having written sooner, she explains how busy she has been.

GLC09414.0559

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses their upcoming eviction.

GLC09414.0560

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about going to school for social work. She also went to a lecture on how the family might influence the psyche.

GLC09414.0561

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Lillian Ruff's house where they have a comprehensive catalogue of recordings to choose from.

GLC09414.0562

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Bess's, and has Dorine over later. She lets Dorine sleep in Moe's bed because the baby wears her out.

GLC09414.0563

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discussed Freud with Bess, and went to Mad's

GLC09414.0564

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia gave an old suit of Adele's to Marge.

GLC09414.0565

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a meeting of the draft boards she attended, and responds to various letters.

GLC09414.0566

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a very busy day at the office, followed by dinner with her parents.

GLC09414.0567

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia laments Roosevelt's death.

GLC09414.0568

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia described the mood at the office, then visited Sarah F. whose mother is very ill. She talked about Esther wanting to marry her boyfriend who always comes up with one excuse or another.

GLC09414.0569

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions money troubles, and recounts watching Roosevelt's funeral.

GLC09414.0570

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia notes that it is her last night in the house.

GLC09414.0571

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia responds to letters she has received. Mentions a letter in which Moe gave her insight in how to deal with her supervisor.

GLC09414.0572

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the final process of moving out.

GLC09414.0573

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that her father's illness is acting up again.

GLC09414.0574

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a suit she looks really good in and an Italian restaurant she tried with girlfriends.

GLC09414.0575

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent time with Bess, Mad and Ben. She heard that the Russians are in Berlin.

GLC09414.0576

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentioned Bess and her parents.

GLC09414.0577

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia read a pamphlet about her Dad's illness in which all the men studied were Jewish, they exhibited compulsive behaviors, and a rash. In every case a change in the environment seemed to work

GLC09414.0578

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks of how she has adapted to living with her mother again, she mentions Hitler and the war. She also talked to Sara Tatt.

GLC09414.0579

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia heard that the American allies and the Russians have met.

GLC09414.0580

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes several people like Bernie, Frances, little Peter, Renee, Sam, Robbie, and Grace.

GLC09414.0581

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent time with Bess, she described their lunchtime menu.

GLC09414.0582

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia just finished a twenty page paper which she describes briefly.

GLC09414.0583

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Mussolini's death.

GLC09414.0584

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia's father left for Florida again, and she discusses the end of the war.

GLC09414.0585

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had dinner with her mother's friend, Mrs. Rand and Moe's brother Ben. She read a letter from Pepi, and then everyone talked about the war. She also visited Sarah F. The first page of this letter is handwritten, the rest is typed.

GLC09414.0586

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes that there is so much of New York City that they haven't seen.

GLC09414.0587

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia exhibits cautious optimism over the end of the war.

GLC09414.0588

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes various reactions to end of war. This is a letter fragment.

GLC09414.0589

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia listened to the radio and described the music and programs in support of the war.

GLC09414.0590

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had Chinese food and saw a movie with Annie and Bess.

GLC09414.0591

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is currently reading an interesting book about the people of Germany.

GLC09414.0592

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Lillian Ruff and, Ruth K. called. She imagined she is meeting Moe and runs into the gate.

GLC09414.0593

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia arrived late to work today because a neighbor drove her to the station and went very slow.

GLC09414.0594

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a Swedish restaurant, and learned that Alvin is giving up his furlough because he wants to travel around Europe.

GLC09414.0595

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to school, and discussed the problem of returning vets.

GLC09414.0596

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia baby-sat for Mad with Ben and Rose B.

GLC09414.0597

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses different ideas and theories concerning the Germans.

GLC09414.0598

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0599

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to the letter where Sylvia tries to reason his whereabouts.

GLC09414.0600

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe answers Sylvia's letters, he thinks Pepi will continue to do what she feels like.

GLC09414.0601

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe lovingly describes the weather and landscape of France.

GLC09414.0602

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe expresses sympathy for Sylvia's father and recommends occupational therapy.

GLC09414.0603

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses Sylvia's father again, says he has had little time to see France.

GLC09414.0604

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Tippie and dinner with Mad.

GLC09414.0605

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to Moe mentioning German propaganda and other politics.

GLC09414.0606

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe, Mom, Pop, Bernie and Rose

GLC09414.0607

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions that she got a new book from the library called Traumatic Neurosis.

GLC09414.0608

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent time with Bess and her brother. She then answers Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0609

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Bess has had attack of sciatica.

GLC09414.0610

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spoke to Olga, and mentions Jack. She also went to the movies later that night.

GLC09414.0611

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses her father's ongoing illness.

GLC09414.0612

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Frank and Lillian have a baby boy.

GLC09414.0613

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a visit to the psychiatrist with her father.

GLC09414.0614

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a dinner theater.

GLC09414.0615

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally got a pass into town and found a hotel. He thanks her for the leather writing kit. He also complains that there was no bacon at breakfast.

GLC09414.0785

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just found out they might be going to New York. But it's not definite and tells Sylvia to cross her fingers.

GLC09414.0786

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they will be heading toward Boston and thanks Sylvia for the package she sent. He also gives her instructions about the film he wants her to develop.

GLC09414.0787

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is very excited to be in the same time zone again. He acknowledges that it was very hard to leave Frank as they have become very close over the last seven months. He asks Sylvia if she has been up to Davy's place recently. Was...

GLC09414.0788

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes how cold it was in the morning and then as time went on it became much warmer. He compares the place to Davy's and remembers watching the sun set with Sylvia at Davy's. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC09414.0789

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the last two weeks have been special and that many people never even had that. Moe declares that Sylvia should see this as a new chapter starting in their lives and he is so proud of her courage. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts...

GLC09414.0790

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing a short letter before anything else happens. Last night he wondered what Sylvia was thinking as the hours wore on, discussed it with friends and decided she was aware of his thoughts. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC09414.0791

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a package of Christmas gifts early because some of the people back home think he is overseas already. He asks Sylvia for some flash light bulbs and also for some prints from the roll of film she is planning to get developed. Was written...

GLC09414.0792

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played gin with Marty, Joe and Jack. Afterwards they all contributed packages of various foods to be shared amongst them. Christmas dinner was turkey, and it was delicious. Moe also mentioned that he has not had any news of Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0881

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is listening to Albert Spaulding and wonders if Sylvia is doing something similar. He is waiting for the boys to get back so they can play gin again, and is hoping for a letter from her.

GLC09414.0882

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia is beginning to get his letters. He writes that it is a good thing Eddie is sending her to Newman's for a suit, he got his Dad's there and it is a good buy.

GLC09414.0883

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions an incident at the barber shop where he was being worked on, and all of a sudden someone came in and said he was due to go to work at the depot later that night and needed his haircut right away. The barber was ready to stop what he was...

GLC09414.0884

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes he could spend his time answering Sylvia's letters. He read an article about a show called "She's the Army." It is almost impossible to get tickets for the show, he tried.

GLC09414.0885

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to one of Sylvia's letters, saying it must have been lovely on the boardwalk and has received her kisses she wafted across the sea. He lets her know she is never out of his thoughts for more than a few moments.

GLC09414.0886

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has settled down to an evening of gin with Marty and Jack. He later listened to BBC Home Service because he knows Sylvia listens to the program.

GLC09414.0887

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a picture show, and enjoyed it. There were songs that he and Sylvia have sung many times, and it brought back a lot of memories.

GLC09414.0888

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's previous letter in which she says the house is cold, and asks if she is having the same trouble as last year. He is glad to hear that Ceil and Dane are married. He writes that she is certainly becoming very busy.

GLC09414.0889

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad to know Sylvia thinks of him as often as he thinks of her. He doesn't know if he'll be able to run across Esther Ruskin's brother, but he will try.

GLC09414.0890

Morris Weiner archive of WWII letters [Decimalized .0001- .1710]

This collection contains 1710 letters between Sylvia Greenfield Weiner, her husband Morris "Moe" Weiner, and Alvin Greenfield, her brother. Moe Weiner served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from February 26, 1943-1946. Moe had attended...

GLC09414

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Paul and Joyce, Rose and Bess.

GLC09414.0284

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attends a party.

GLC09414.0285

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recounts her morning and how she discovered that the D-Day invasion had occurred. She mentions the crowds around newspaper booths and the quiet on the train as everyone read about the events.

GLC09414.0286

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says there are issues with receiving mail, and mentions Irving Davidson.

GLC09414.0287

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a visit to her parents, and ongoing issues with mail.

GLC09414.0288

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge, Adele, Jimmy, Pepi and parents.

GLC09414.0289

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia complains about the mail again, is glad that he is kept busy, misses him.

GLC09414.0290

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tried a new Russian restaurant, and goes to a new doctor.

GLC09414.0291

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how nice the weather is, and refers to a letter of Moe's about English pastures.

GLC09414.0292

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the location of the new office she will be working at in Harlem, as well as how different the neighborhood is from what she is used to.

GLC09414.0293

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her activities with draft board. Also that her Father is ill.

GLC09414.0294

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about father's illness.

GLC09414.0295

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a union function where she heard a lecture on race and politics.

GLC09414.0296