16 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attended a Union meeting and gave a speech on the necessity of registering to vote and the Community Councils. She has set up a budget for herself, and recounts the cost of car insurance. Also notes she came across their Budget for 1936 and recounts the cost of items there. This enabled her to "live with him again tonight."

GLC09414.0115

17 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing on the new writing paper she got for her birthday. She went to see "Watch on the Rhine," reminds Moe that she has already seen the play. Calls this the finest movie she has ever seen. She says that for the first time you see in the movie a discussion of the Spanish War and the Germans and Italians fighting on the side of the Republic. Reports on family activities.

GLC09414.0116

18 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. Went to work and spent a half day in the administrator's office in regard to the Union's Grievance Committee. Stood on line for stamps, cake and gas. Just finished reading "The Siege of Sebastopul."

GLC09414.0117

20 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia states that she needs to ask Joe for help with a Victory Poster. Reports on Moe's parents and friends. Tells him his father wishes him luck and a "Happy [Jewish] New Year." An air raid siren has gone off and she must run as she is the Police Precinct Rep. of Emergency Welfare Center. Written at 11:30 PM at home. Had a hectic experience, caught in the car during the blackout. Went to the 67th Police Precinct and took shelter there. Letter is incomplete and ends abruptly.

GLC09414.0119

21 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:30 PM at home. Sylvia say that a friend called at 1:30 AM to say her husband was shipping out, and that she (Sylvia) cried herself to sleep. Reports on visiting with other friends. Ends with "Most of all-I love you like hell."

GLC09414.0120

22 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:00 PM at home. Sylvia is relieved to know Moe is shipping out and is following him on his journey in her mind's eye. Said one of the "girls " told her that her husband had been stationed at Fort Hamilton [Brooklyn] and she never knew it when he was there and never got to see him. So that their situation was better, really. She accepts that she will probably not see Moe because "of the ways of war."

GLC09414.0121

24 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:30 PM at Margie's. Sylvia did some work for the Allied War Relief Luncheon and then went out into the field. Reports on friends.

GLC09414.0123

25 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a picture of her brother Alvin, who is still in Tennessee, but will probably be leaving soon. Reports that Leslie Smith is disgusted with the Royal Maritime Service, because they wanted to ship him back out too soon, after being injured. The Union helped him get a passport to Canada. He is through with the English Navy and will ship out from Canada in a Canadian ship. Tells Moe to "say the word" and she will join the American Red Cross Overseas in England.

GLC09414.0124

27 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:00 PM at home. Sylvia was jittery the day before, waiting for a call from him, even though he had warned her not to expect him to be in touch. It is so strange not knowing where he is. Spent her first day in Intake at work and liked it. Notes that her nephew David is darling. Reports on friends.

GLC09414.0125

8 January 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12 Midnight. Sylvia woke up late and had to rush to work and got the entertainment for the Victory Party organized. Reports on friends and family. Sylvia says "I have learned that I can live independently- but only because you are always there- + I have discovered that although we were as close as two people could possibly be - I was an independent individual- with freedom as to thinking... + freedom of action- + likes + dislikes- I could go where + when I wished (tho I wished most often to be with you)." She is surprised when he tells her that her letters have not been censored.

GLC09414.0128

January 10 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:30 PM at home. Sylvia talks about being responsible for the entertainment for the Victory Party. She has "singing waiters and men's ballet," which rehearsed today. She also has arranged for a play that is to be done in pantomime. She is sending him another package soon. Comments that since he walked four miles to find a thatched cottage, and that she will remind him of that when she wants to walk to Sheepshead Bay [about a half mile from their house].

GLC09414.0129

1861-1864

Printed document

Title: [poem] "To the Ladies of Portland"

Inspired by the reception the 20th Connecticut received upon departing for war. The women of Portland, Connecticut gave the men a warm send-off.

GLC08913.16

4 October 1949

Wiggs, Norman S., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: Dear Mrs. Williams

A letter to Cordelia Williams informing her when Eugene Williams' remains will arrive in the country. It is signed Norman S. Wiggs, Lieutenant Colonel and Quartermaster General of the United States Army. It is written on letterhead from the Department of the Army.

GLC09587.176

14 October 1949

Vandenburg, Hoyt S., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: My dear Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Hoyt S. Vandenburg, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.177

January 29, 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard to Cordelia Williams from Eugene Williams. He writes on the reverse that the scene on the front of postcard is where he goes boating. He mentions that he took his exams recently and is waiting for results. He also says he is happy to hear that his brother, H. Hamilton Williams, will be attending Cornell for his PhD. The top left of the postcard describes the scene on the front, which is where the men spend their leisure time.

GLC09587.138

18 May 1944

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Mr. Jiggs Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to his family and Mr. Jiggs Williams, most likely one of his brothers. He writes that he does not have enough time to write a full letter. In the postcard he describes the scene on the front, where men are marching in formation.

GLC09587.140

9 February 1945

Sorrells, Daniel J., fl. 1945

Typed document signed

Title: [Eugene Williams becomes sergeant]

Document states that Eugene Williams is promoted from cadet flight sergeant to sergeant.

GLC09587.141

18 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Gerry

Letter from Eugene Williams to Cordelia and Geraldine saying he almost made it to Africa from Germany but it was too cloudy to continue flying. He tells them to only write to the location he gives them. He writes about talking to a salesman about purchasing an endowment policy in case of his death. He says he will get different insurance soon. He writes that he includes $25 for Cordelia's birthday (not enclosed) and apologizes for being unable to send a card or present. He also mentions some has been playing basketball, watching movies, and recently got a haircut. On the last page of the…

GLC09587.166

21 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Letter from Eugene Williams to Cordelia and Geraldine Williams is one long sheet folded into thirds made into an envelope. He writes that he had to fly from Germany over Mediterranean sea get to Tunisia about a mission he was on. On the front page in different color ink from the letter says underlined "send this back." The same ink was used to write on the last page "this is his name in German." He writes "I was thinking that I am very close to the lands in which Jesus walked and it really gives one something to think about." He also writes "I have a little package of 'memories' from my trip…

GLC09587.167

28 August 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Williams family

Letter from Eugene Williams to his family. It is a long piece of paper folded into thirds and then made into an envelope. He writes that he will soon be flying back to Neubiberg, Germany and will stop in Rome on the way. He says that when he gets there he will have to go on some missions. He may go to Bordeaux, France and also says that he recently wrote to James and Harold and has some other family members to write to. He mentions that children followed him around begging in Tunisia.

GLC09587.168

2 September 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to Cordelia Williams saying he has not heard from her in a while. He says he stopped over in Rome while flying from Tripoli, Tunisia to Neubiberg, Germany. He says to say hello to everyone back home. The front of the postcard has a black and white photograph of Rome and a penned in arrow pointing to the hotel he was staying in.

GLC09587.169

4 September 1949

Williams, Eugene W., 1925-1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Gerry

Letter from Eugene Williams to his mother, Cordelia and sister, Geraldine. The top of the letter in pencil says "that was ok about the minature license plates take the money from this months returns." He says that he got their letters and talks about how he sent letters to the family. He writes "there just ain't no holidays" because they always have to be ready for action. Also, he says that while flying to Rome his engine started "to act up" and so he couldn't take off. He also talks about the hotel he stayed at, most likely in Rome, and how much he liked it. On the last page he writes in a…

GLC09587.170

14 September 1949

United States. Armed Forces

Document signed

Title: [Eugene W. Williams' Death Certificate]

Document from the United States Armed Forces certifying that Eugene W. Williams died serving his country on September 14, 1949. It says "this certificate is awarded as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service." It is signed by the secretary of the Air Force.

GLC09587.171

15 September 1949

Van Etten, Chester L., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: Dear Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Major Chester L. Van Etten of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.173

28 September 1949

Kingen, Winfred L., fl. 1949

Printed letter signed

Title: Dear Mrs. Williams

A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Winfred L. Kingen, Chapain of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams. Written at Langley Air Force Base.

GLC09587.174