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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 went to the Executive Board Meeting the night before and she is now the Educational Chairman. While in Washington D.C. representatives of Community CIO Council met with the president [FDR] who discussed prices and rationing with them and said...

GLC09414.0047

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is...

GLC09414.0064

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia comments on Moe's seeing Mount Ranier [Washington State] from the truck on the way to his new base. Recalls that he always said he wanted to see the West. Gives him the addresses of some friends in the Army. Notes he has...

GLC09414.0065

to Family [letter home from Camp Lewis]

Written at 8:10 Pacific Time, on USO stationery. Sylvia says she has found a cabin near Mt. Rainer [Washington State] and Camp Lewis [Washington State] and is staying there. They are able to save on food living there and it is much nicer than a hotel...

GLC09414.0075

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says it seems like she never was away [with him at Camp Lewis]; but she has her memories. Talks about her train trip back to New York from Washington State.

GLC09414.0076

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been listening to the Maxwell House WQXR radio program. Says she is feeling better, says the weather is now cool, as it was in Washington [State at Camp Lewis].

GLC09414.0085

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail. Sylvia rushed after dinner to N.Y. Union Headquarters, only to find that she had gone on the wrong night. So she dashed over to the movies with Ben and Mad [sister and her boyfriend]. Says another week has slipped away; but February 22nd...

GLC09414.0165

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is happy that Moe shared his furlough in London with her in his letters, and is happy because the next day is a holiday-glad George Washington was born for many reasons.
Is listening to Music to Read By [WQXR] and hears "The Merry Widow Waltz...

GLC09414.0170

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.

GLC09414.0413

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a busy day, she went to Mad's and Bess's. Sylvia sketched a profile of George Washington where the date is on the first page in honor of Washington's birthday.

GLC09414.0523

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.

GLC09414.1401

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he received Sylvia's package of salami and halvah. He shared it with the boys, and tried to get some mustard from the Px, but they said it was against regulations.

GLC09414.1529

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he sympathizes with Sylvia over the separation from Moe. He says he is concerned about David and the way he thinks of his father. He is currently at Camp Davis, and will be ready for OCS in a few weeks.

GLC09414.1538

to Moe and Sylvia Weiner

Mad reports that she heard that Alvin is seeing a girl named Sybil. She thinks it must be so ideal where Sylvia is with Moe, she is dying for more news from them. She also mentions Marge and Joe and David.

GLC09414.1550

to children (Sylvia, Mad)

Sylvia's father writes that he heard that aunt Fanny is going into the hospital for treatment. He also says that he thinks David might be going to Julliard one day, and writes that it has been cloudy and rainy lately.

GLC09414.1587

Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.

GLC09414.1650

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.

GLC09414.1651

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

Photograph of a ceremony where Sylvia Weiner is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is standing with Bruce Nyman and another man

GLC09414.1658

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman

GLC09414.1659

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as a speech is given

GLC09414.1660

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Getting her award with Bruce Nyman, she holds flowers.

GLC09414.1661

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium giving a speech

GLC09414.1662

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with two unidentified men standing behind her

GLC09414.1663

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with Jenny

GLC09414.1664

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as she gives a speech

GLC09414.1665

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing with Bruce Nyman and another man.

GLC09414.1666

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair

GLC09414.1667

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel

GLC09414.1668

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel waiving to the camera

GLC09414.1670

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner in a wheelchair outside

GLC09414.1675

to Sylvia Weiner

Bernie writes that he is sorry he hasn't written sooner, he thought he had lost Sylvia's address but recently found it. He mentions that he is expecting his parents to visit at the end of April.

GLC09414.1686

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam complains about army life. He also tells a humorous story about his quest for shoes that fit properly, in the end he has four pairs of shoes.

GLC09414.1687

to Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Madeline writes that she contacted the telephone company and explained the past due bills, the company agreed to wait until they returned. She also reports that she cleaned the garage and rearranged the bedroom. Madeline provides a drawing of the new...

GLC09414.1690

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.

GLC09414.1691

to Sylvia Weiner

Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions...

GLC09414.1692

Birthday poem

A birthday poem for Sylvia. Written on plain piece of paper.

GLC09414.1693

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe compares his recent Sunday to a Sunday at home. He writes that the boys went to see "Barber in Seville," He also says he is glad that Sylvia liked the perfume he sent.

GLC09414.1699

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it will be a busy week as the company is having another party, among other things. He thinks Sylvia's father should stay in Florida for the rest of the winter.

GLC09414.1700

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Spring is in the air. He watched the French people dressed up for Mardi Gras, and saw a Bob Hope movie.

GLC09414.1701

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that there has been very good weather lately. He visited the Municipal Library and went to a revue. He tells Sylvia not to worry about a house "wifely" existence any time soon.

GLC09414.1702

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for forgetting to mention Valentine's Day. Today, however is the day of the company party. The weather has turned and it is now much colder.

GLC09414.1703

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.

GLC09414.1704

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a show he went to called "Chauson D' Amour."

GLC09414.1705

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the winter is practically over. He also tells Sylvia to stop worrying about what her boss thinks of her.

GLC09414.1706

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was able to see two shows this week. He also played ping pong with Jack at the Red Cross, and requests Sylvia send him a zippo lighter.

GLC09414.1707

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the soldiers that complain about everything even though they haven't even been overseas that long. He also mentions that he had to listen to a reading of the Articles of War.

GLC09414.1708

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.

GLC09414.1709

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.

GLC09414.1710

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her Dad had an attack after visiting her

GLC09414.0365