January 21, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 2:15 AM at home. Sylvia says that the Victory Party was that night and the entertainment that she was in charge of went off very well. It was the first time she had ever organized anything on such a large scale (200 guests attended). A million things went wrong (props, lights), but in spite of everything it was funny and the audience laughed and applauded. Tells him that her sister Mad helped her very much with the play.

GLC09414.0133

January 23, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:10 AM. Sylvia reports that everyone has praised her for her work on the Victory Party and that they made a $275 profit for the National War Fund. A friend brought her to a dress factory in Manhattan and she found a beautiful dress for the bargain price of $8.75. She visited Moe's old office and reports on people there.

GLC09414.0136

January 25, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Letter is decorated with hearts which Sylvia says are her first installment on Valentine's Day. She tried sending him the New York Times, but it keeps coming back to her. Also, talks about the new found freedom that women now have. She mentions that when she is out with the girls, she does not "have to rush home immediately." But for her, things can be adjusted easily because she would prefer to rush home but for others, "it may become a habit- not easily broken." Went over to the Selective Service Board after dinner.

GLC09414.0138

February 14, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is sad that it is Valentine's Day and Moe is not with her; but has received his flowers and poem. She was going to go over to the Selective Service Board after work, but it was raining too hard. Her Dad is very ill, but getting away to Florida, which may make him feel better.

GLC09414.0162

circa 1890

Evans, J. W., fl. 1890

Print

Title: Engraving of Clement C. Moore.

Adhered to scapbook mount. Also adhered to mount is a clipping of the poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" as well as a short clipping of a Clarence Cook comment.

GLC02453.50

12 December 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He asks her for pillows, sheets and a quilt for Christmas.

GLC02161.104

24 December 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Mr. Page came to see him yesterday. He took him to a grand artillery review. He is looking forward to carving the turkey tomorrow.

GLC02161.109

5 July 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He mentions the irony of celebrating Independence Day when they are no longer a unified country. They are having bad luck with officers and cannot afford to lose any more. He saw Henry Hale.

GLC02161.085

15 December 1868

Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Norman R. Dewey

He didn't realize the holidays were so close because his mind was on the recent earthquake. He had intended to go to the south of Italy or France but ended up staying there

GLC02161.164

30 December 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He complains that Cassie only writes him once a month and says Christmas was a dreary day

GLC02161.110

26 November 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hank

Writes that he is enjoying Thanksgiving in celebration of taking Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain and the valley. Reports that his regiment suffered more in proportion to numbers at Chickamauga than Murfreesboro. Writes that he got through the battle of (Mission Ridge) without a scratch and that none in his company were killed or wounded. Believes that the loss of the enemy is greater than that of his regiment.

GLC06728.059

15 December 1883

Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks and Family

Asks that Weeks and his family come and visit him on his 85th birthday.

GLC06728.106

25 December 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Hopes she is having a merry Christmas. Got some sausage, apples, and soft bread for breakfast. Most of the company left for picket duty, but he stayed behind with Joseph and ten others. It has been very wet and cold for the past three or four days. It is a bit warmer today. Has been working at his shanty, but has the day off today. The new camp is about five miles farther from Petersburg than the old one. Just went to dinner; had some boiled rice . Feels "first rate." Has gotten some sores on his leg, including one "just below my knee" that hurt "a good deal." Got another letter on the 22nd…

GLC09273.17

January 1, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Wishes her a happy new year. Everyone is healthy except Joseph, who has a cold but is recovering. Glad to hear she is all well. Heard about the note from Armstrong; thought Betsey was going to let her have some money. Advises her that if Betsey will not let her have any money, she should talk to Jerome and see if he will give her some money to pay Armstrong with. Will hopefully receive some pay soon that he can send up to cover whatever money is owed. Asks if the creditors will wait for him to get paid so he can cover the debt. If she pays him $30, maybe he will wait until fall to be paid the…

GLC09273.18

4 January 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

Mollie has a touch of dysentary. He talks about how he spent his holidays. The prospect of a fight is good and he is looking forward to it. Written at Camp Niagara

GLC02161.013

20 August 1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. E. R. McKinney

Alvah [McKinney] re: an injured thumb, crops; plans to visit for Christmas

GLC02179.01.039

October 1861

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that he has not been called to battle as was expected; also discusses possiblity of being home for Christmas

GLC02179.01.015

6 April 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has heard that Passover is the following day, but that his "holidays are celebrated by destroying the enemy." Sidney describes firing on some "Japs".

GLC09120.386

11 April 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes on his birthday that he feels "one hundred years older." He recommends that she reads "The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas.

GLC09120.389

21 April 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he spent Passover participating in a push. He discusses the horrifying effect of encountering great masses of dead bodies.

GLC09120.397

25 April 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the day had served as a holiday for those not engaged in combat, as it marked the two-year anniversary of the existence of the 82nd Chemical Battalion. Sidney states that he craves movement.

GLC09120.401

31 March 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Remembers what happened a year ago. Spent his Christmas and New Years, had lovely time. Mentions taking a position in the post office. Discusses a wedding.

GLC05755.035

24 May 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that wherever she happens to be on her birthday, she should know that he will be thinking of her. He also writes that there is "nothing new to report from 'sick bay'".

GLC09120.418

7 April 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Easter. Weddings. Misses Clara very much and wants to see her. Asks Clara to marry him as soon as he comes home. Describes the church where he went on Easter. Hopes Clara visits Philadelphia. Writes to Clara about Mr. Flanagan.

GLC05755.036

26 May 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: A birthday letters to her. Wishes Clara all the best wishes and love. Received 4 letters from her. Wants to save enough money to get married with Clara. A big fire took over Nome. Writes about the mail detail.

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