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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the inconsistency of the weather. He says he went to a bad movie, played ping pong earlier and is now drinking beer.

GLC09414.1390

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to visit the new H.E.F Club near the outskirts of town by a champagne factory. He writes that he may have been too unhopeful regarding the future, and that it's possible he could come on home on furlough before being shipped anywhere else.

GLC09414.1405

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that like Sylvia he finds it hard to stay away during evening classes. He says he drank enough champagne for the two of them on VE Day, and intends to see Faust tonight.

GLC09414.1412

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the theater with Jack and Sam. He also continues the story of his overseas movements. He writes that the wine in London is very expensive.

GLC09414.1435

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes his Mom could send him a bottle of liquor. He sent two packages home. One is a box of Sylvia's letters and the other is a blouse he had a tailor make for him.

GLC09414.1436

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys wandered around trying to find something to do but kept meeting with disappointment. They went back to the barracks to find Abe and Sam had opened a bottle of gin.

GLC09414.1457

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe watched a training film on the Chinese-Japanese conflict. He says he ended up going to the dance after all, and he says the boys drank a lot that evening. He also inquires after Sylvia's father.

GLC09414.1460

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he was unable to go to Glasgow after all. He attended the circus near the champagne factory, and writes that Sylvia should have learned sewing sooner.

GLC09414.1466

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1478

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is sure it won't be long now until he gets to go home. He describes more of his trip to Switzerland. He also writes that one can buy the finest liquors in the world in Switzerland. He mentions that he went to the beach, and went hiking. Written...

GLC09414.1488

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his last day in Switzerland. They went to Basel, and found a cafe where they had cheese sandwiches and beer, they also found a chocolate shop. He finally had to catch the train back to camp. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1491

to Sylvia Weiner

Hy writes that he is very indifferent to everything lately and has been drinking a lot in his spare time. He asks to be saved from this mental mess.

GLC09414.1525

to Moe Weiner

James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.

GLC09414.1543

USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy

Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment...

GLC09555.01

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she writes about how much she misses him, her visit home, her student teaching assignment, and her grades. Includes an admonition that he "not drink too much."

GLC09571.09

to Louis Stamps

Newspaper clipping by the Associated Press, dated 12 February 1965, which Susanne Sabaroff included in her 13 February letter to Louis Stamps. The articles discusses the proposed construction of a liquor store in State College, PA.

GLC09571.32.02

Section of Many Miles of French Field Kitchens

In this photo is a field kitchen with many men and tents. The system to get food to the men on the front was advanced and systematic, with thousands of rations having to get to the front each day.

GLC09584.129

to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.

GLC07705.321

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is learning to skate. She tells Richard also of an incident in which she and other visited a soldiers' camp. One of the soldiers was drunk and insulted her.

GLC07705.326

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.

GLC07705.373

to Richard H. Jackson

He describes his Christmas and New Years in which he ate and drank alot. New Year's Day is also his birthday and his friends said "he would drink the Croton dry."

GLC07705.395

[Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee...

GLC09693

[Collection of photographs related to African American life, 1918-1980] [Decimalized .01-.11]

Collection of photographs related to African American life dated approximately 1918-1980. Consists of 11 photographs that depict people captured in recreation, fulfilling agricultural work, at social clubs and portraits.

GLC09724

Immediate Modification of Volstead Act -- Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Immediate Modification of Volstead Act -- Message from the President of the United States," dated March, 13, 1933 calling for a modification to the Volstead Act approving the manufacturing and sale of alcohol.

GLC09693.02

The Face Upon the Floor

One pamphlet entitled, "The Face Upon the Floor," issued by the Central City Opera House Association, dated July 22, 1978. Print of the titled poem by H. Antoine D'Arcy.

GLC09640.057