February 17, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail. Sylvia rushed after dinner to N.Y. Union Headquarters, only to find that she had gone on the wrong night. So she dashed over to the movies with Ben and Mad [sister and her boyfriend]. Says another week has slipped away; but February 22nd [Washington's Birthday] is coming up and a holiday will help.

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February 6, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recounts her lazy day, and reports on friends. Says her Dad received a telegram from her brother Alvin [in Air Force training], that says he has soloed. Her sister Mad is finally getting her divorce. Discusses the ability of the soldiers to vote and arguments in Congress.

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February 7, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:30 AM. Sylvia thanks him for his Valentine's poem. She is tired and has to stay late again tomorrow night at the Selective Service Board. Mad (sister) and Ben (her Sister's boyfriend) are going to the country and she will miss coming home to a warm, lighted house.

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18 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Family [letter home from Camp Lewis]

Written at 8:10 Pacific Time, on USO stationery. Sylvia says she has found a cabin near Mt. Rainer [Washington State] and Camp Lewis [Washington State] and is staying there. They are able to save on food living there and it is much nicer than a hotel room. They are waiting for the troops to move out soon; and many wives and children have come because of that.

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21 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been listening to the Maxwell House WQXR radio program. Says she is feeling better, says the weather is now cool, as it was in Washington [State at Camp Lewis].

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6 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:00 PM at home. Sylvia went to the office and remained in the field until 2:00 PM when she went to Moe's father's house. Talks about the book "Citizen Tom Paine." Compares Paine's writings to the current situation with World War II. Talks about coming to see him at Camp Lewis.

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8 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Time written not noted. Sylvia tells Moe that she has received word from him and arranged everything in regard to travel; and that she is coming to be with him [in Camp Lewis].

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14 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia asks Moe how it feels to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Says she isn't feeling well and may go to see an M.D. Says she and her sister avoided a ticket from a policeman who told her in Yiddish that he wasn't giving them a ticket for speeding because they were Jewish. Sylvia opines she was surprised that a patrolman was Jewish.

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circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says getting his letters always makes her feel better; but if he doesn't have the time, two letters a week is enough. Says she is feeling better and back to her old self. Comments on how Moe is now in charge of waking the other soldiers up. Says how much her sister helps her with laundry and other chores around the house. Ends the letter with a lipstick kiss.

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15 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe all of the "errands" she has to accomplish on her lunch hour the next day. Writes about their friends and the friends' children and who is stationed where.

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18 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is glad to hear Moe took a boat ride in Seattle on his day off. Sends him a few articles from PM, says it looks as if the "Big Fellows" are intent on taking over the world and recognize the need for internationalism. Hopes this will be worth more than International Fascism. Tells him he has always influenced her thinking.

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circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports the she went to work and then shopping. Had dinner with a woman who didn't go to see her husband on the west coast as Sylvia did. Talking with her made Sylvia glad she made the trip. Talks about not feeling well, and about her sister meeting his cousin strolling his baby.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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].

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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.

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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

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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.

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