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30 April 1944

Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945

Newspaper

Title: Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. In this issue the Dworetsky talks about his new job with the Overseas Film Division. He also responds to letters from his four subscribers.

GLC09414.1583

January 30, 1944

Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes there is nothing unusual going on. As usual Marty and Moe are playing gin rummy. He mentions that he got very homesick when they first came to England.

GLC09414.1584

February 23, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC09414.1586

10 March 1944

Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to children (Sylvia, Mad)

Sylvia's father writes that he heard that aunt Fanny is going into the hospital for treatment. He also says that he thinks David might be going to Julliard one day, and writes that it has been cloudy and rainy lately.

GLC09414.1587

16 March 1944

Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.

GLC09414.1588

31 March 1944

Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia

Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.

GLC09414.1589

5 April 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Weiner

Moe writes that it is about time he wrote a letter. He also asks about Marge and Joe.

GLC09414.1590

8 May 1944

Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC09414.1591

7 July 1944

Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia

Jack thanks Sylvia for the postcard of midtown New York. He says he can't wait to try all the new places Sylvia writes about in her letters.

GLC09414.1592

3 December 1945

Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945

Newspaper

Title: Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and five other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This is the final issue, and features a welcome home sign for Archie.

GLC09414.1593

1929-1945

Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC09414.1594

8 August 1944

Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia

Gellis complains about being sent to France. He also mentions that he lost weight.

GLC09414.1595

12 August 1944

Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: 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.

GLC09414.1596

25 September 1944

Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC09414.1597

19 October 1944

Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia

Jack, Mad's ex-husband, is very concerned about David and his whereabouts. He writes that it is not unreasonable of him to have regular updates on David. He also wants to know David's current address.

GLC09414.1598

23 November 1944

Vandervelde, Iris, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1929-1945

Object

Title: part of a bracelet or necklace.

Appears to be part of a broken bracelet or necklace with a charm in a strange shape.

GLC09414.1600

1929-1945

Greeting Card

Title: get well soon card

A unsigned get well soon card, the is no indication who it's to or from. The cover features a flower.

GLC09414.1601

28 August 1943

Newspaper clipping

Title: pictures of mock battle at Fort Lewis

This clipping was most likely sent from Moe to Sylvia, to illustrate the training they do at Fort Lewis.

GLC09414.1602

1929-1945

Autograph document

Title: Pre-application Form for National Service Life Insurance

This is Moe's pre-application form for national service life insurance. It includes address, birthday, enlistment date, Sylvia's information and his mother's information.

GLC09414.1603