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23 June 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.

GLC09414.0635

25 June 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the beach with Ruth K., and then had dinner with Mad.

GLC09414.0636

27 June 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is upset because now that her Mother and Dad have come home she doesn't have as much freedom.

GLC09414.0637

28 June 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Sybil's upcoming wedding, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0638

2 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia relates outings with friends, and thanks Moe for the perfume.

GLC09414.0639

3 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia baby-sat for Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0640

5 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent the day at Mad's with David and Daniel (Mad's kids).

GLC09414.0641

7 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a discussion with her boss. Then went to Ray's with Mom and Pop.

GLC09414.0642

8 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Mad's, and played with Daniel. She then went to Florence Finestein's.

GLC09414.0643

9 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.

GLC09414.0644

10 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spoke about the Servicemen's Wives of the United Nations of which she is a member.

GLC09414.0645

11 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia interviewed eight boys for the Selective Service Board at work. She also thanks Moe for a blouse he sent.

GLC09414.0646

12 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to an Education Union meeting.

GLC09414.0647

14 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took the car to a mechanic. She also had dinner with Mad and Bess.

GLC09414.0648

16 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a call from Alvin who is coming home soon, he plans to marry when he is home.

GLC09414.0649

17 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Alvin has come home and told Sylvia all about the time he spent with Moe. Now wedding preparations are under way.

GLC09414.0650

18 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has spent much of the day rushing around to get ready for Alvin's wedding. She also mentions that her parents are not doing very well.

GLC09414.0651

20 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.

GLC09414.0652

21 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says the car needs more work. She also mentions that Adele gave her "the most gorgeous dress I've ever owned."

GLC09414.0653

24 July 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that the wedding went well and it made her father feel better. She also saw Lillian and Frank, and glimpsed their baby for the first time.

GLC09414.0654