February 20, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to worry about having written a short letter. He asks about Harry Haber and tells her to eat dinner at her mother's.

GLC09414.0991

February 28, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that instead of cleaning the trailer today, they did some drilling.

GLC09414.1002

February 27, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just returned from Winchester where he took two fellow soldiers and acted as a guide this time. Upon his return, received a letter from Hilda Selm. He also reports meeting a friendly Englishman in a cathedral.

GLC09414.1004

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been enjoying the chocolates Sylvia sent and the latest issues of PM.

GLC09414.1005

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to town where he discovered a fish and chips shop, where he ate and then caught the last bus home.

GLC09414.1006

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe details his plans to go to the camp movie tonight.

GLC09414.1007

February 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that it is Mae Raphael's birthday and asks if Sylvia ever hears from the Raphaels.

GLC09414.1008

February 7, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Alvin who is now in London. He went to the concert and enjoyed it immensely. He also reassures Sylvia that he received her anniversary gift, and mentions he has sent her a package.

GLC09414.1331

February 8, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports he was unable to get tickets to the operetta so he went to the movies instead, and had to sit through a bad Western. He then went out for a drink with Jack.

GLC09414.1332

February 9, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that he got into a discussion about the "negro and his inferiority as a member of the human race." Moe took the stance that such inferiority was environmental, not hereditary.

GLC09414.1333

February 10, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he woke up to a very cold morning in which there was a lot of difference in the temperature inside versus the temperature outside. He also mentions seeing the Lauren Bacall movie.

GLC09414.1334

February 27, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he came home to find his name on the roster for all night detail. He says he is glad the cold weather has not prevented his father from getting around, and notes that the mail is slow lately. He thinks Spring must be on the way because he saw people digging in their gardens.

GLC09414.1338

February 28, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was able to stay awake the whole night of his detail, and reports he had to receive more shots.

GLC09414.1339

February 10, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a letter from Sam B. saying he hopes he can meet Moe.

GLC09414.0513

February 18, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a play at the Provincetown Playhouse called "The Sorcerer."

GLC09414.0519

February 19, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Alfred, Alice and Archer at Mad's. She describes them as "divine." She also refers to a letter of Moe's in which a guy is sentenced to life imprisonment for refusing to drill.

GLC09414.0520

February 20, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a Selective Services Board meeting.

GLC09414.0521

February 27, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her marriage to Moe as "ideal."

GLC09414.0527

February 7, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to lunch with supervisor, she finds her supervisor annoying.

GLC09414.0511

February 10, 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions that Mad told her Joe is feeling better, and she recounts Mad's telling her the story of Mildred Solomon's little brother.

GLC09414.0512

February 8, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling out the income taxes. Reports on friends. Went to the Selective Service Board and received 30 new cases that needed psychiatric evaluation.

GLC09414.0153

February 9, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: No time or place noted. Sylvia says she doesn't like the V-mails and hopes that's not unpatriotic of her. She prefers writing on paper at home because there are less distractions and it feels more "real." Notes the "lousy' weather, and Reports on friends. Talks about the film she sent him to take pictures with.

GLC09414.0154

February 9, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on fact that the letter is in pencil, has nothing else to write with at her mother's. Wanted to get to bed early, but her parents had to go to see Aunt Fanny who is very ill and she had to stay at her parents' and watch (her nephew) David. She tells a story about a sixty year old woman who needs funds for an operation and yet is frightened to go through with it.

GLC09414.0155

February 10, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at work. Sylvia saw a film at work and then they were let go at 1:00 PM because there was no heat. She and a co-worker, Ruth, went to the Brooklyn Paramount and saw Preston Sturges' "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." She will be going to the Draft Board again tonight, has a very difficult interview to conduct.

GLC09414.0156

February 10, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the Draft Board, interviewed a schizophrenic type who is "anxious, pessimistic and self deprecating." She hopes she can get her "B" gasoline ration status back because of her connection with the Draft Board. Reports that most people are optimistic there will be an early victory. Can't understand why he is not receiving the PM subscription she has sent him.

GLC09414.0157