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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of...

GLC09414.0775

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He discusses the fact that Ben has not been transferred to sea duty yet. He thinks it funny that she assumed he would be sea sick on the way over. He thinks Sammy B. must be getting money from somewhere as he is...

GLC09414.0806

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to a little axe he keeps in his room for chopping wood and breaking up coal, that was taken from their room.

GLC09414.0961

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.

GLC09414.1095

[Group of fifty-nine posters, circa 1940s] [Decimalized .01-.59]

Collection of fifty-nine posters, dated circa 1940s concerning World War II. Posters were printed in the United States, England and Canada. The subjects are related to buying war bonds, war stamps, rationing, salvage, recycling and possible espionage...

GLC09654

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 3, 1943. Robert notes that, "everything's okay except on the woman side of things." He notes that he is now in Ranger School and that his group is supposed to go on a six...

GLC09611.037

Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil And Gas

One pamphlet entitled, "Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil And Gas," dated June 28, 1943. This pamphlet contains the agreement between Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky to conserve oil and gas. The...

GLC09693.28

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 28, 1943. Leonard can't wait to get home only 8 more days. He is glad they had a good drive the other day and hopes the gas situation is good. He...

GLC09611.126

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 24, 1943. Susan writes that her and Raymond took a long drive through the country and then checked on Leonard's car. Raymond cleaned off the car and...

GLC09611.135

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 2, 1943. Susan writes that it took quite a while to convince Raymond to write a letter. She said he didn't know what to write about so she gave him...

GLC09611.140

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Time not noted, Sylvia writes it at the office. Sylvia mentions attending a meeting of the CIO Industrial Council (for the purpose of infiltrating down into the community). A man from the NMU spoke of the importance of the Soviet. Plans were made up...

GLC09414.0005

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Addresses many of Moe's previous letters. Sylvia wishes her mail would reach him on a regular basis. Comments that he is sewing, not using a gun or pen in the Army. She attended the Executive Meeting of the Victory Educational Council of the Ocean...

GLC09414.0011

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes that she has "B" [ration] coupons for gasoline. At A&S she shopped for gifts for Mother's Day. Reports that Marge has a job. She will probably start working in Intake sometime in the future. Says Moe's sister Adele is probably serious...

GLC09414.0027

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she rode in to work with Sid and one of his neighbors who boasted about a car trip to Grossinger's using Black Market gasoline. Discussed with others how well he did in his exams, and was still not chosen. Says there is either an age...

GLC09414.0031

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia was able to get 9 gallons of gasoline. Gives Moe family news. Says one phase of the war is over, perhaps it will all be over soon. Is planning to take a full month's vacation to go West and see him.

GLC09414.0033

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia worked hard on old age assistance benefits in compliance with the Federal law at work. Hopes he is well and Camp Lewis is ok. Says the invasion seems imminent. Says the Black Market activity has been dwindling because they clamped down on...

GLC09414.0063

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at the office. Sylvia writes about the thought of him coming home on furlough. Tells him she's arranged for vacation time on a moment's notice. Not to worry, she has saved ration coupons for gasoline for when he comes home.

GLC09414.0066

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia doesn't know how to fill out the gasoline rationing application she just received in the mail; because she has been away and had not used her allotted gasoline. Mentions tax problems for 1942. Has a union meeting during her lunch hour.

GLC09414.0091

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports on visits with friends. She was able to get 3 gallons of gasoline, after much pleading. Had to drive over to the OPA office to convert her gas ration coupons.

GLC09414.0097

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:00 PM at home. Sylvia describes some photos she is sending him. Says she looks "oriental" in them. Talks about the gasoline situation and how she missed the bus and took the car to work. Reports on friends she has seen and what they are...

GLC09414.0100

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 5:00 PM at home. Sylvia listened to WQXR. Had a lunch of gefillte fish, rugilech and coffee, then cleaned the basement. Reports on friends and family. Says there is no gasoline and they have to ride the trolley.

GLC09414.0101

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:30 PM. Sylvia wrote this letter while sitting in the sun. Talks about the "swell crop" from her Victory Garden. Is angry at Sid who asked to borrow a ration stamp for gasoline. She gave him a "B" stamp, because it will be unlikely she...

GLC09414.0103

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home, Friday night. Sylvia took the car to work because Mad (sister) was able to get gasoline for 50 cents a gallon after waiting in line for an hour. Had three emergencies in Intake. She has also arranged to buy 400 tickets from the...

GLC09414.0108

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at Rose's House. Sylvia has just had a long conversation with Rose about the outcome of the War. Tells Moe about meeting their Congressman and making him promise to vote against the Dies Committee and join the "Fighting 40." She asks Moe if...

GLC09414.0112

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. Went to work and spent a half day in the administrator's office in regard to the Union's Grievance Committee. Stood on line for stamps, cake and gas. Just finished reading "The...

GLC09414.0117