16 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

As Moe writes he listens to Beethoven's Fifth on the radio. It reminds him of Sylvia.

GLC09414.1028

17 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions Eddie's and his ongoing problems. He also mentions Sam, and that he wrote to Hilda but hasn't heard back. He asks how Sylvia's father is doing in Florida. He notes the use of fire bombs in the current raids.

GLC09414.1029

18 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just got to their new camp, he notes that he will have a chance to explore the town tomorrow.

GLC09414.1030

19 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the English barracks that are so good as to include a fireplace. He says Sylvia's job is definitely interesting and he enjoyed hearing about her Chinese clients. He hopes she has received the snuff box he sent by now.

GLC09414.1031

20 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explored the new town, and went to the movies. In response to Sylvia's complaints about women who have husbands at home he copied a poem from "Punch" on the subject.

GLC09414.1032

21 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes two films he recently saw. He comments on his belief that Sylvia's nephew, David could be a musical prodigy.

GLC09414.1033

22 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to an article in Life magazine that shows pictures of service men saying goodbye to their women. He is plagued by memories and tortuous thoughts. He compares his working nights to the terrible hours Sylvia keeps.

GLC09414.1034

23 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe plans to go out pubbing with the boys but complains that his friend Marty seems to have an opposite schedule from him lately.

GLC09414.1035

24 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his evening out at the Ship Hotel where they drank in the lounge. He talks about the bracelet he has sent Sylvia. He also mentions that he hears from Jimmie from time to time.

GLC09414.1036

25 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that this is the longest time he's ever gone without hearing from Sylvia.

GLC09414.1037

7 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe likes Sylvia's idea that Mad, Ben and her will help her father out on Sundays. He is glad that Mad and Ben have finally decided to get married. He also addresses all the fuss surrounding the Robot Plane.

GLC09414.1133

8 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's thoughts on Fascism and the talk she went to. He believes their country would never accept a Fascist order. At the same time he is very angry that too many people in America don't seem to be interested or even care about what is really going on.

GLC09414.1134

9 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad there was nothing wrong with Sylvia's throat. He feels he is cheating her with her short letters. He reminds her about the pen paint he asked for. He pictures them all in beach chairs having a good time.

GLC09414.1135

10 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe enclosed a 2 franc note as a souvenir. He changed his mind about having Hy make him a radio since Jack's works now. He reassures Sylvia that he takes very good care of himself, especially his skin.

GLC09414.1136

11 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letter in which she says she is feeling blue. He also describes the sycamore trees.

GLC09414.1137

12 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Marty has been gone for the week with a colonel. He doesn't know what he was doing but suspects he acted as an interpreter.

GLC09414.1138

14 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia's father went into the hospital as it was probably the best thing to do. He recalls the day they drove down from Quebec and what a lovely day it was.

GLC09414.1139

14 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is surprised that Sylvia's father is keeping her brother in the dark about his condition. He writes that he hopes the American public will wake up now and realize they are at war. He is glad the Warsaw battle did not go unnoticed.

GLC09414.1140

15 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his quest for a decent shower. He responds to Sylvia's letter about the Ouija board by saying it's just another way of seeking answers in the occult when reality gets too tough. As to the end of the war, he says it could any time.

GLC09414.1141

16 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is aware that Sylvia is feeling low in spirit but feels she will snap out of it soon. He feels bad that she had to weed the tomatoes. He says he still has the rose she sent.

GLC09414.1142

17 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company has formed a baseball league. His shift's name is called Detroit. He can't wait until the Russians cross the border and are fighting the Germans.

GLC09414.1143

18 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thinks back to how the war began. When reports of Italian and German intervention first came out, everyone cried "Propaganda." He laments the fact that if only proper steps could have been taken at the proper time, the war could have been prevented.

GLC09414.1144

19 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe's baseball team has started practicing. He remembers when Sylvia came to Tacoma to visit him.

GLC09414.1145

20 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Yesterday Moe's team made its debut and won 8-0. He mentions that he has been hoarding a bottle of Marie Buzzard Cherry Brandy. It reminds him of all the times he drank it with Sylvia. He heard that Joe went into the hospital again.

GLC09414.1146

21 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe enjoyed reading about the time Sylvia had with the sewing machine. He is glad that time passes quickly for her. In the beginning he said they would have to school themselves in patience.

GLC09414.1147