20 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been home a week from visiting Moe on the west coast, but has fond memories. Comments on his being inspected for chemical warfare, worries that means he will be shipped overseas. She reminisces about all of the things they did when they were at Camp Lewis together.

GLC09414.0082

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is back at work after five weeks spent with him at Camp Lewis. Nothing was solved at the Department of Welfare in her absence; but she is glad to be back in the old routine. Says her Victory Garden is flourishing.

GLC09414.0083

23 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how he liked the lipstick kiss she sent in a previous letter. Plans to go to a union meeting tonight. Her sister is on her way to being married again. Says her fiancé Ben is very nice. Discusses whether Ben or her father will pay for the divorce, as Sam, her sister's first husband will not. Discusses the problems between her sister (Mad) and her parents and herself. Reports on her brother Alvin in the army.

GLC09414.0087

24 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia got home from work and had dinner. Her mother called and told her a mine had washed up at Brighton [Beach, Brooklyn] and everyone was chased off the beach. Then the Navy, Coast Guard and Police came to disable the mine.

GLC09414.0089

25 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she misses going to the movies with him. She went into the field for work the day before. Wants to talk with him about world events, and discusses the question of Litvinov being recalled.

GLC09414.0090

26 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia doesn't know how to fill out the gasoline rationing application she just received in the mail; because she has been away and had not used her allotted gasoline. Mentions tax problems for 1942. Has a union meeting during her lunch hour.

GLC09414.0091

28 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on Moe having new orders by the end of the month, and that she is prepared for anything. It was lovely weather and she worked in the garden and played charades after supper. Then played some Bing Crosby records.

GLC09414.0093

30 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at the office. Sylvia says she went to an M.D. on President Street [Brooklyn] because she had a bladder infection. Thanks Moe for the books and pictures he sent her.

GLC09414.0094

30 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written 9:30 PM at home by the radio. Sylvia had a special lunch at work because the Administrator is leaving. Afterwards went in the field and then to the M.D.; who says she is alright. Talks about friends and that her sister (Mad) needs to go to Florida for her divorce; but is afraid to do so.

GLC09414.0095

31 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written on City of New York-Department of Welfare stationery. Sylvia talks about the problems colleagues are having determining the needs of families who have boys in the service. Has heard from her brother Alvin and he thinks that he will be accepted as a pilot. At end of letter Sylvia made a drawing of her activities of the day and Moe's situation at Camp [Lewis].

GLC09414.0096

1 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports on visits with friends. She was able to get 3 gallons of gasoline, after much pleading. Had to drive over to the OPA office to convert her gas ration coupons.

GLC09414.0097

February 22, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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

GLC09414.0171

1877-1900

Autograph document

Title: [Short poem]

Short poem taking up both sides of the piece of paper. The sides are numbered one and two. The poem repeatedly refers to someone named 'Maggie'

GLC02150.50

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: [envelope to Lydia A. Bishoff}

Envelope from Martinsburg, VA, with the poem, "On Guard" printed on the front, addressed to Miss Lydia A. Bishoff, German settlement, Preston Co., VA.

GLC03523.40.37

18 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says looking at a picture of Moe is like really looking at him, hopes his thumb is getting better, as she continues to worry about him.

GLC09414.0208

19 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Bess and Ruth and their time spent together. Rebus on page 8.

GLC09414.0209

21 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a draft board meeting and mentions that she recently received a map of England.

GLC09414.0210

23 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes about a political meeting she attended. There is also a sketch of a fireplace on page 5.

GLC09414.0212

24 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia makes mention of several friends and family members.

GLC09414.0213

26 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks more about the labor party.

GLC09414.0215

27 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the delegation's attempt to ask the Mayor for a wage increase.

GLC09414.0216

28 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she is sorry about Moe's mail situation. She also describes her day.

GLC09414.0217

31 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Rob is still in the hospital, Adele and fiancé are doing fine.

GLC09414.0220

1 April 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a show called "Lisbon Story", "Tottenham Court Road" and a restaurant called Yankee Doodle.

GLC09414.0221

2 April 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth and several other friends.

GLC09414.0222