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to "Moe" Weiner
20 August 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia talks about where they might live in the future, and if they can match what they had before they were evicted.
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23 August 1945
Sylvia says she cannot stand the waiting period between now and when he comes home. She also admits to being a bit jealous that he gets to visit so many places.
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25 August 1945
Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.
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24 September 1945
Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.
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2 October 1945
Sylvia is in the process of moving.
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3 October 1945
This postcard features a depiction of a late fall with trees of brown and orange leaves. Sylvia sent this as a reminder that this is Moe's favorite season.
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Sylvia discusses her day and mentions the enclosed card that she purchased from J.J O'Brien's a local store. The card is GLC09414.0677.
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4 October 1945
Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.
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7 October 1945
Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.
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10 October 1945
Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.
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1929-1945
Sylvia mentions Ethel, and says she will respond to Moe's letters later. This is a letter fragment with just the last page of the letter.
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27 November 1945
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
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Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.
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Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.
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Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.
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Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.
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to Sylvia Weiner
March 15, 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe explains he has been training. He also says Sylvia is "the core of his being, his reason for living and the only thing that matters a damn to me."
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5 May 1943
Moe encloses a photo of him with Frances Xavier and a negative of him standing on the steps. He writes that he also enclosed a flower. He says Sylvia should feel free to enjoy Lobster Cantonese without him.
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4 May 1943
Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.
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6 May 1943
Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.
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8 May 1943
Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.
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9 May 1943
Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.
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10 May 1943
Moe describes his bivouac, and says that when he returns he'll appreciate the barracks.
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11 May 1943
Moe shrugs off Sylvia's suggestion that he should find female companionship but admits he wouldn't mind just talking to one.
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Moe explains the point system and how he does not have enough to come home
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12 May 1943
Moe describes his surroundings, namely the trees and the falls.
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13 May 1943
Moe takes a break from a beer party to write to Sylvia, says he is glad his friends are not forgetting him.
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14 May 1943
Moe has returned from bivouac and is very glad to see the barracks.
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Moe refers to Joe and his new job, and also mentions his mother. He says he is jealous that Sylvia ate bacon and eggs for breakfast. He claims that eating in the army is the same as "feeding coal to a furnace."
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15 May 1943
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
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16 May 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He mentions Sam, and says to offer his sympathy. He is happy for Joe and the kids.
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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
21 October 1944
Sylvia discusses current politics, and mentions the Pro Roosevelt papers.
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23 October 1944
Sylvia mentions Russia's role in the war.
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Sylvia mentions that her mother saw Roosevelt speak, she also mentions Olga and Martin, and her worries about Moe.
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25 October 1944
Sylvia describes a lunch date with Olga and Lillian.
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Sylvia received a package that said "personal effects of Sgt. Moe Weiner" but he was not a casualty.
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28 October 1944
Sylvia mentions that Pepi is doing better, she also mentions Sam and Adele
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29 October 1944
Sylvia describes an evening at the theater.
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30 October 1944
Sylvia says her father is looking pretty bad, she also mentions Artie and David.
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Sylvia describes an outing to Prospect Park and the market.
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31 October 1944
This letter was sent on Halloween, and mentions David's birthday. Sylvia also responds to Moe's letters.
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1 November 1944
Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.
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3 November 1944
Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.
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Sylvia mentions Marge, Dave, and Mad. She says Dave cried when he heard about Mad's marriage.
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5 November 1944
Sylvia discusses politics, and mentions the cold weather.
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6 November 1944
Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.
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Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.
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7 November 1944
Sylvia describes the hectic day she had.
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8 November 1944
Sylvia analyzes the election.
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9 November 1944
Sylvia describes her roommate Ethel.
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