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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home. Sylvia comments on Moe's "salami" story in one of his letters and tells him she has ordered another salami for him. Talks about his complaining on how eggs are served in the Army, both in England and at Fort Lewis. She will continue...

GLC09414.0150

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recounts her lazy day, and reports on friends. Says her Dad received a telegram from her brother Alvin [in Air Force training], that says he has soloed. Her sister Mad is finally getting her divorce. Discusses the ability of the soldiers to...

GLC09414.0151

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:30 AM. Sylvia thanks him for his Valentine's poem. She is tired and has to stay late again tomorrow night at the Selective Service Board. Mad (sister) and Ben (her Sister's boyfriend) are going to the country and she will miss coming...

GLC09414.0152

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling...

GLC09414.0153

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: No time or place noted. Sylvia says she doesn't like the V-mails and hopes that's not unpatriotic of her. She prefers writing on paper at home because there are less distractions and it feels more "real." Notes the "lousy' weather, and...

GLC09414.0154

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on fact that the letter is in pencil, has nothing else to write with at her mother's. Wanted to get to bed early, but her parents had to go to see Aunt Fanny who is very ill and she had to stay at her parents' and watch (her nephew)...

GLC09414.0155

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at work. Sylvia saw a film at work and then they were let go at 1:00 PM because there was no heat. She and a co-worker, Ruth, went to the Brooklyn Paramount and saw Preston Sturges' "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek."
She will be going...

GLC09414.0156

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the Draft Board, interviewed a schizophrenic type who is "anxious, pessimistic and self deprecating." She hopes she can get her "B" gasoline ration status back because of her connection with the Draft Board. Reports that most people...

GLC09414.0157

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Sylvia plans to shovel her driveway. Her supervisor at work just has found out that her husband's pre-induction notice is waiting at home for him. Tells him she is ready for whatever comes and is going to Rose Haber's tomorrow and will be...

GLC09414.0158

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that London is being bombed and is afraid for him. Says Fascism is rearing its ugly head [in the United States]. Both Houses passed the Anti-Subsidy Bill and Roosevelt's veto is expected. She also went to Prospect Park [Brooklyn] to...

GLC09414.0159

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia got up and had french toast, and never shoveled the walk.; a kid did it. The car is marooned and she won't be able to get it out. She is meeting friends at the Chesapeake restaurant at Madison and 34th Street [Manhattan] for dinner. Discusses...

GLC09414.0160

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her parents have gone out and she is watching [her nephew] David. After dinner last night, went to the theater, got out at 11:15PM and tried to get a cab in the freezing weather. Later they went to her friend Rose's house. Rose's...

GLC09414.0161

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is sad that it is Valentine's Day and Moe is not with her; but has received his flowers and poem. She was going to go over to the Selective Service Board after work, but it was raining too hard. Her Dad is very ill, but getting away to Florida...

GLC09414.0162

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says that while she is convinced that Moe has confidence in her judgment in regard to the use of the car; she has always felt that the car and its use must be subject to his okay. Says she still might be able to get a "B" gasoline ration...

GLC09414.0163

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia Reports on family. She went to the Selective Service Board. Talked about the draftees they have seen and the hard job that the Board has had and the toll it's taken on their health. Had a series of "screwballs" in Intake at work. One 82 year...

GLC09414.0164

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail. Sylvia claims it was a lovely day and a little warmer. Still has no mail from Moe. Reports on friends he asked about in one of his last letters. Had to interview someone at work, between the malcontents who are all that is left at work...

GLC09414.0166

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia stopped at Bess' house on her way home from Moe's Mom's. Draws pictures of how she went to work and served breakfast at the canteen for Allied War Relief. Shows her working in Intake. Then goes to his mother's for dinner, stops at Bess M's...

GLC09414.0167

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is concerned that Moe is kept informed of current issues and hopes he is receiving the subscription to PM that she sent to him. Talks about what is going on in Congress. Was supposed to go out today [Saturday] and hand out leaflets to the...

GLC09414.0168

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia's guests have just left and she recounts what their routine was whenever they had company. This was a Sunday and she plans all week what she will get done on Sundays and then does nothing. Got up late and re-packed a package for Moe; because...

GLC09414.0169

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has had a conversation with Eddie about mail not coming regularly... worries about bombings

GLC09414.0171

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of sub-treasury and trinity church on wall street.

GLC09414.0172

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of the Brooklyn museum, reminds him of their visits there.

GLC09414.0173

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

11 pm: Sylvia talks of the inconsistency of the mail, says she "sees him day and night."

GLC09414.0174

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

12:30 am: Sylvia writes that she had a busy day at the office and dealt with a Chinese client.

GLC09414.0175

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

10pm: Sylvia responds to three letters of Moe's she has just received.

GLC09414.0176

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard shows soldiers and sailors monument in Brooklyn, NY. Sylvia says she hopes it "takes him home."

GLC09414.0177

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

1:15 am: Sylvia mentions that Joe has not been feeling well and talks about women who jokingly offer their husbands to women like her whose men are away at war.

GLC09414.0178

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

12:30 am: Sylvia tells Moe about a party she went to in which she heard someone sing.

GLC09414.0179

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of Times Square.

GLC09414.0180

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V- Mail: Sylvia tells Moe of the time she spent at Penn Station, says it brings back memories.

GLC09414.0181

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Sylvia says Alice had a baby boy late last night.

GLC09414.0182

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Midnight: Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe, mentions Jim, Al and Harry, encloses typed lyrics of a song, not clear whether it is an original song or not.

GLC09414.0183

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art

GLC09414.0184

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reassures Moe that victory is near and that it will be worth it. She says she will send him some mystery novels, and thanks him for the pictures he sent

GLC09414.0185

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn

GLC09414.0186

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of Pratt Institute Library. Sylvia reminds him that he introduced her to it.

GLC09414.0187

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail Sylvia talks about a class she took concerning women and the labor movement.

GLC09414.0188

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

11:30 pm: Sylvia writes that she has opened her first checking account. Margie and Joe are coming home, and Adele is getting married in June.

GLC09414.0189

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is reading a psychological study of a schizophrenic who gradually becomes homicidal.

GLC09414.0190

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recalls the happy times they have spent together and draws pictures of different places they have been to remind Moe.

GLC09414.0191

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions taxes of 1943.

GLC09414.0192

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Postcard of a Manhattan bridge.

GLC09414.0193

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia answers previous letters of Moe's, mentions taxes and a trip to the movies with Ben.

GLC09414.0194

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions gifts she will send Moe, she also mentions taxes and thanks him for what he sent her.

GLC09414.0195

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Sylvia responds to Moe's previous letter, refers to the moon and describes her day.

GLC09414.0196

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V- Mail: Sylvia mentions a meeting and supper in the village, and talks of her weekend plans.

GLC09414.0197

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is in the country taking a rest and describes the food she has eaten.

GLC09414.0198

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes in great detail her daily life in the country.

GLC09414.0199

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she is glad to be home, and describes a dinner in which they sang Russian songs.

GLC09414.0200

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions income taxes and how much she misses Moe.

GLC09414.0201