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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
21 October 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia discusses current politics, and mentions the Pro Roosevelt papers.
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23 October 1944
Sylvia mentions Russia's role in the war.
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Sylvia mentions that her mother saw Roosevelt speak, she also mentions Olga and Martin, and her worries about Moe.
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25 October 1944
Sylvia describes a lunch date with Olga and Lillian.
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Sylvia received a package that said "personal effects of Sgt. Moe Weiner" but he was not a casualty.
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28 October 1944
Sylvia mentions that Pepi is doing better, she also mentions Sam and Adele
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29 October 1944
Sylvia describes an evening at the theater.
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30 October 1944
Sylvia says her father is looking pretty bad, she also mentions Artie and David.
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Sylvia describes an outing to Prospect Park and the market.
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31 October 1944
This letter was sent on Halloween, and mentions David's birthday. Sylvia also responds to Moe's letters.
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1 November 1944
Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.
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3 November 1944
Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.
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Sylvia mentions Marge, Dave, and Mad. She says Dave cried when he heard about Mad's marriage.
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5 November 1944
Sylvia discusses politics, and mentions the cold weather.
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6 November 1944
Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.
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Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.
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7 November 1944
Sylvia describes the hectic day she had.
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8 November 1944
Sylvia analyzes the election.
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9 November 1944
Sylvia describes her roommate Ethel.
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10 November 1944
Sylvia describes more activities at the lodge with Ethel and friends.
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11 November 1944
Sylvia features a sketch of herself in an armchair by the fireplace.
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Sylvia describes last day at the lodge with Ethel.
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13 November 1944
Sylvia is upset over leaving the lodge, she talks about what will happen when Moe finally comes home.
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15 November 1944
Sylvia describes taxi ride with an elderly Jewish couple, She arrives at home where Tillie is waiting. She also sees David do his first homework.
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Sylvia went to the movies and then visited mother.
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16 November 1944
Sylvia talks about her paychecks, and mentions an uncle in Louisiana that bought a chicken farm. She also visited Bess's house.
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17 November 1944
Sylvia notes Moe's 17th anniversary at the [illegible].
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19 November 1944
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, she arrived home to find out that her father has had a relapse
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20 November 1944
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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