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[Photograph of African American man]

One black and white photograph dated 1953. Image is of an African American man posing next to a wall of photographs of boxers. He raises one hand and looks towards his fist. On the wall behind him are portraits on boxers.

GLC09724.07

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and refers to Marty. She also recounts her visit to Coney Island.

GLC09414.0371

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.

GLC09414.0431

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.

GLC09414.0635

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia hung out with Ruth and went to a Penny Arcade.

GLC09414.0658

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had dinner with Ruth and played the game "Boy meets Girl."

GLC09414.0659

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's telegram confirming her arrival in New York. He went to Seattle for the weekend with Frank Mooney. At one point, while they were there he was reminded of Chinatown in New York. He also went to Jefferson Park, a recreation camp...

GLC09414.0746

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had dinner with Joe, and stayed at the Rotary dormitory,. He also went window shopping on Pacific avenue, and stopped at an arcade. Moe is also glad to hear that Alvin has been classified as pilot material.

GLC09414.0770

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the Lutheran Service Club where he played a good game of ping-pong. Then the next morning he called Sylvia and felt very chipper afterward.

GLC09414.0778

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played ping-pong again, then had a buffet dinner, played cards, and saw a movie. Moe is glad he told Sylvia to relax as much as possible even though he knows she will do what she wants.

GLC09414.0779

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says the boys are playing Gin Rummy to pass the time, and that he has been reading a lot of poetry lately. He says he met a man named Johnny Gaunt. This letter is written from aboard the ship that is taking him overseas.

GLC09414.0793

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for not writing earlier as he been too busy playing Gin Rummy and doing small tasks. He says he has been to a movie and a variety show so far.

GLC09414.0797

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it feels strange to keep writing Sylvia without having received any mail from her. He reports that gin game continues to go on with Marty.

GLC09414.0803

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks after Hy and Ann. He also talks about the ongoing gin game that will be settled on payday.

GLC09414.0809

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes a short account of a typical day, from 2 to 4 he rests, then has dinner, he returns at about 6 and writes a letter or two and then plays gin with Marty. From 10:30 until 6:30 am he works.

GLC09414.0818

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the YMCA where he played ping-pong, then went to the union canteen. He responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her he is in good health. He talks about Eileen's wedding and notes that weddings aren't always happy occasions for all who...

GLC09414.0847

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge and has been sticking close to home base this week. He mostly plays gin and goes to the local pub.

GLC09414.0854

to Sylvia Weiner

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 Sylvia Weiner

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.

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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 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 reports that the gin game will be happening again tonight. He hasn't received the money she sent him yet. He writes that the company is planning a New Year's Eve party.

GLC09414.0891

to Sylvia Weiner

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

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that yes, he remembers Miller's Pharmacy and how she hated to go up the hill to get to it. He encourages her to do it anyway. He is also glad she mentioned the mountain on route 52 and remembered how they...

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