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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to the premiere of "My Reputation." He describes the plot at great length. He has heard Sylvia has been in touch with Lillian Krass. He also read that the Germans haven't advanced much farther than the 39 miles they were from...

GLC09414.1341

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that what is needed is nothing less than a "crushing" defeat of Germany, and it looks like all the signs are there. He writes that he thinks it will happen soon. He also comments that he does not understand Sylvia's relationship with her...

GLC09414.1347

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."

GLC09414.1349

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. [Vol. 25. no. 1 (January 1888) - Vol. 25. no. 6 (June, 1888)]

One bound volume of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly from January 1888 - June 1888. The bound literary magazine contains many short stories, illustrations, and poems. The contents cover many topics including love, family, battle, travel and immigration...

GLC09673

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from Edwin Brachman to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. Brachman is against the impeachment of President Nixon. He argues that Nixon's international policy trumps domestic issues declaring that, "In foreign policy...

GLC09613.02.0103

[Journal of the U.S.S. Portsmouth of the African Squadron, U.S. Navy]

Journal of the U.S.S. Portsmouth of the African Squadron, U.S. Navy, organized to protect legitimate American trading activity in western Africa, as well as to suppress "the Slave trade, so far as the Citizens of Flag of the U.S. may be found engaged...

GLC09362

Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians.

War of 1812. Ridiculing the citizens of Alexandria, VA, for failing to resist the British after they had seized the city in 1814. They are represented by the cowering figures on the left, pleading "don't be too hard with us. You know we were always...

GLC09389

John Bull and the Baltimoreans

War of 1812. Portraying the repulsion of the Royal Army at Fort McHenry and the gallant performance of the American militia there. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.

GLC09390

John Bull making a new Batch of Ships to send to the Lakes.

War of 1812. A satire on British attempts to recover from the losses incurred in naval engagements on Lake Erie during 1813 & 1814. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.

GLC09391

Message of the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of the treaty between the U.S. and her Britannic Majesty for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Lincoln: "It is desirable that such legislation as may be necessary to carry the treaty into effect should be enacted as soon as may comport with the convenience of Congress."

GLC09398

Message from the President of the United States

A convention, revising certain portions of existing treaties and further extending commercial intercourse between the United States and Japan. 2 copies

GLC09400.571

In the Senate of the United States

Resolution: steps ought to be taken to provide for an early termination of the fisheries and customs arrangements between the United States and Great Britain.

GLC09400.572

[Insurance for Spanish slave ship]

Insurance for Spanish slave ship Schooner Victoria. "Insured at New York against all Risks for a voyage round from the Havana, to, at, and from, the coast of Angola, to Havana, with Slaves..."

GLC09412

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 7:10 PM. Sylvia writes she had Italian pastries from a pastry shop, just like the ones they used to have together in Russia. Discusses telephone call they had and their ambivalent feelings about Passover. He had asked about the tires on...

GLC09414.0004

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

Sylvia finds herself listening to the "Bob Hope Program" and thinks of Moe. She talks about listening to the radio and the song "As Time Goes By" from the movie "Casablanca." She has heard the news that England is trying to make peace between Poland...

GLC09414.0012

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to work and met her new supervisor (a man). She told her male co-workers to stop treating her differently because she knows what she is doing. Asks about whether he will be getting a furlough, or should she come out to the West coast to...

GLC09414.0030

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 went out with a collection can for the Spanish Loyalists who have been released from concentration camps in North Africa and are being transported to Mexico for asylum by the Mexican government. Has to be "Rosie the Riveter" and has stage...

GLC09414.0034

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia wants to come and see him on the West coast in August. Got home late from seeing "Mission to Moscow." Talks about the Trotsky trials and other events in Soviet history, and that Russia has to protect herself. Tells Moe he knows all of the...

GLC09414.0036

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Moe's difficulties in training. Sid wants to enlist; but can't because of his obligations at home. Postscript: Handwritten telling him that he has received a notice from "Uncle Sam" that he owes taxes. Will send him the needed form...

GLC09414.0037

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe about a confrontation between some drunken Englishmen and other people who had been on the street in front of the store. Is angry that the Englishmen were saying the Americans have not suffered as they have.

GLC09414.0048

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Ben, who had been overseas, told them about how cocky the German prisoners of war were and that they were going to win the war and bomb New York City. Reports to him about family and how much she misses him.

GLC09414.0059

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 5:00 PM at the office. Sylvia was glad to get his telegram. Had seen a picture of soldiers in an overturned truck, and was worried he was involved in the accident. Went to see the film "Russian Story." Went to Tofenetti's afterward for...

GLC09414.0061