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to Sylvia Weiner
December 23, 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe reports that last night, he, Jack, and Marty began a gin game while tuning into the G.I. station. The next morning after chow, they began a drill.
GLC09414.0871
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
November 6, 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.
GLC09414.0431
to "Moe" Weiner
23 June 1945
Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.
GLC09414.0635
to Estelle Spero
5 June 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Diamond writes that the night before, the radio broadcast Fiji music, and he expresses surprise that "somehow the music - melody - intonation - of those not marred by civilization can be so completely expressive." He then goes into a lengthy...
GLC09120.427
24 June 1944
Diamond reports to Estelle that his housewarming party had been a success. He mentions that all is quiet, except for the sound of a radio, and "a whistle blows occasionally at a basketball game - a negro team is playing our team - It's a pleasure to...
GLC09120.441
17 September 1944
Jack, Marty and Moe are having a nice Sunday. They plan to go to a football game and a concert. Moe does not reproach Sylvia for not taking a vacation this year. He also says Hy can get started on the amplifier at his leisure.
GLC09414.1201
22 May 1944
Moe asked Hy if he could build him a good radio, and Hy said yes but it would cost $30, so he is thinking it over. He says Esther should think more of herself. Last night he and Jack found a Coronet magazine and played with the puzzle section.
GLC09414.1094
December 24, 1943
Moe mentions that while he was playing gin with the boys they listened to a radio program with Bob Hope. Everything they see and hear reminds them of home. He is feeling very nostalgic, and homesick.
GLC09414.0877
December 26, 1943
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
December 27, 1943
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
1 January 1944
Moe lost a gin game to Martin, then listed to a radio broadcast of an Orange Bowl game. The game reminded him of all the New Year's Days they have spent together.
GLC09414.0901
[Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]
1965-1976
Various
Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war...
GLC09606
[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]
1937-1963
672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...
GLC09611
to Roseann
January 28, 1976
Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Mentions the cost of food, comparing his cooking to Roseann's, and watching hockey. Explains that the selling skills program for the securities industry that he has...
GLC09606.28
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