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to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.

GLC09414.1571

to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.

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to Mrs. Malcolm

Sylvia writes a thank you letter for the hospitality Mrs. Malcolm displayed towards Moe. She writes that she is sure he would not have had such a good time on furlough if it has not been for Mrs. Malcolm.

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to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.

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to Sylvia

Pepi writes that she is very glad that Moe is coming home. She has decided to be happy which means overlooking Willie's (her husband) faults and accepting him for who he is. She also mentions that she and Adele got together recently without fighting.

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to Sylvia

Jack writes that his foot is completely healed. He says they usually snack on food Sylvia has sent. He also tells her to refrain from asking personal questions in her letters because he shows them to Moe.

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to Sylvia

Jack writes that while he misses looking at New York girls, French women are very satisfying to look at. He also says that in the army you eat together, sleep together and work together and yet somehow manage to stand each other.

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to Sylvia

This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.

GLC09414.1599

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wonders whether Archie has been shipped out yet. He says he is glad Sylvia and Rose are hitting it off. This is pages 5-7 of a letter.

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to Moe Weiner

Sylvia describes Frank and Lillian's house at great length. She says she met Ben's kid brother, and spoke to Marge. This is page 2 of a letter that Sylvia wrote at work

GLC09414.1612

Information For Dependency Allowance Applicants

Official information for Moe's dependent, (Sylvia) on when and how she will receive payments from the army.

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[Piece of wallpaper]

A piece of Marge's wallpaper with sketches of U.S Army trucks in the background, and what looks like a conquistador.

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Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Taken in 1940 the two of them are standing in a yard, casually dressed.

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Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

Photograph of a ceremony where Sylvia Weiner is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is standing with Bruce Nyman and another man

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman

GLC09414.1659

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as a speech is given

GLC09414.1660

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Getting her award with Bruce Nyman, she holds flowers.

GLC09414.1661

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium giving a speech

GLC09414.1662

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with two unidentified men standing behind her

GLC09414.1663

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with Jenny

GLC09414.1664

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as she gives a speech

GLC09414.1665

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing with Bruce Nyman and another man.

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel

GLC09414.1668

Photograph of View

View from the window of a hotel room possibly Cove House

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel waiving to the camera

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Photograph Inside the hotel room.

View of the inside of a hotel room possibly Cove House

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Photograph of a flower.

A photograph of a flower

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Photograph of the living room in the suite.

View from the inside of a hotel room possibly Cove House, Sylvia sits in the doorway in a wheelchair facing out.

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Photograph of young girl with brown hair.

Photograph of a unidentified young brown haired girl holding a cup

GLC09414.1674

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

Photograph of Sylvia Weiner in a wheelchair outside

GLC09414.1675

Poem

A poem about how busy Bess is "here I am again Moe/Always on the go Moe..."

GLC09414.1676

to Moe Weiner

Joe reports that the stores are getting some reputation and Geo. O'Brien is getting transferred into the law division. He wonders how Moe will handle getting orders from his wife after being a Sgt. He mentions that he has been asked to spend 20% of...

GLC09414.1677

to darling Cherry

He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.079

to darling Cherry

He talks of money matters and warns her there is no telling when they might return. He mentions Dr. Shaw, a female surgeon Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.

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to darling Cherry

He gives advice on how to deal with their son who has most likely been spoiled by her parents. He refers to Lotty Peck.

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to darling Cherry

He attended a reception of Queen Isabella. He then tells the story of a Mrs. Mallard the wife of a Master Mallard of the ship. He wanted her to go home with him so he smuggled her into his room, but the officers eventually found out. Written in...

GLC08284.088

to darling Cherry

They are now bound for home. He mentions a few officers from the other vessels whose company he has greatly enjoyed. He advises her to discipline their son. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.092

to darling Cherry

They may get to Boston later than he originally said. He thinks it would be better for her to live at home than travel around europe because it would be much more expensive. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

He tells her it is her business to stay home and take care of her baby. He suspects they may have ordered the ship home because their intention is to send the ship to the East Indies. He also tells her to spend the winter with Annie and David...

GLC08284.097

Mrs. Eugene C. Long

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to my darling wife

He is worried about Jimmy's weak limbs and advises his wife on how to deal with it. He explored Morris Island.

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to my darling wife

He has been sick with a headache and has been vomiting. He talks at length about disciplining Jimmy and how to deal with her parents who have other ideas on how to raise him.

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to my darling wife

He spends a great deal of time praising his wife for the majority of the letter.

GLC08284.103

Daily log, included within a letter

He is sorry for the death of Mrs. Chase. Everyone on board his ship is sick including the doctor so he is running the medical department. He tells the story of their rocky journey. Rest of manuscript reads like a daily log.

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to C.A. Royce

GLC02915.001