1929-1945

Maugel, Bess, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moe Weiner

Bess writes a poem about what Moe means to her. She starts the poem by telling Moe that Sylvia ordered her to write this.

GLC09414.1681

7 January 1945

Becker, David, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moe Weiner

This letter is from Moe's nephew. He thanks Moe for the gifts. He also draws a picture of a German general on the last page.

GLC09414.1682

23 April 1943

Bernie, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Bernie writes that he is sorry he hasn't written sooner, he thought he had lost Sylvia's address but recently found it. He mentions that he is expecting his parents to visit at the end of April.

GLC09414.1686

February 21, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is happy that Moe shared his furlough in London with her in his letters, and is happy because the next day is a holiday-glad George Washington was born for many reasons. Is listening to Music to Read By [WQXR] and hears "The Merry Widow Waltz." It reminds her of him. Reports on family and friends.

GLC09414.0170

1942

War Manpower Commission

Poster

Title: Americans All

US government printing office O-476311. Features men working on a tank surrounded by surnames of European origins. also features a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt "... it is the duty of employers and labor organizers to provide for the full participation of all workers without discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origins."

GLC09530

January 11, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00 PM at home. Sylvia remembers riding in the car with Moe, just being happy he was with her. Recalls past New Year's Days and how they didn't realize that the events of the world would affect their lives. She had a difficult day at work. But came home to a warm, clean, cheerful house, with David, her nephew, running to meet her with a dirty face.

GLC09414.0130

January 16, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00 AM. Since it's a Sunday, Sylvia just lounged around all day. Had roast beef and brussel sprouts for dinner. Put on her ski boots and went to Brighton [Beach] for a walk. She also had some more rehearsals for the Victory Party.

GLC09414.0131

January 19, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00 AM at home. Sylvia talks about Moe's letters to her in regard to his Winchester [England] trip and how she feels from reading them that she had been there alongside him. She is proud of his adjustment to life in the service. She is doing Selective Service work and attended a lecture that will help her determine whether someone is psychologically fit for service.

GLC09414.0132

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 22, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:15 PM at home. Sylvia draws a diagram of the furniture arrangement of the bedroom for Moe as a setting for a play that she writes as a dialogue between them. Says she will write another letter describing the day's events.

GLC09414.0134

January 23, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia read over the Selective Service policies during lunch. She says the Board tries to get all the information they can about a potential recruit, such as school, health, family and employment records. She recounts the interview process for selectees. Recounts problems with her sister Mad's divorce in Florida.

GLC09414.0135

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 24, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home. Sylvia has just returned from the Draft Board, and has received an allotment check for two months for $60. This made her feel rich; and she is sending him $10. Says she is doing "okay" financially, not to worry. Says she is going to send him a Ronson lighter and some film for his camera.

GLC09414.0137

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

January 26, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 12:00 Midnight at home. Sylvia had a bad day, particularly at work, but considers Moe a constant source of comfort.

GLC09414.0139

January 28, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good day at work and got the new license plates for the car, after waiting thirty minutes for them. Can't use the car very often, as now she only had "A" [ration] coupons, so only one and a half gallons of gas a week. Talks in general about all of the expenses of the car, housing and insuring it. Had dinner with Moe's mother. Reports on his Mom and Dad and family.

GLC09414.0140

January 28, 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at home. Sylvia is happy Moe is learning cribbage. Talks about the bad weather. Says she was at the Selective Service Board reading a case. Sends love from her family to him.

GLC09414.0141

January 29, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia brought her co-worker Bess home for lunch, they discussed how to raise funds for the Union's Wage Increase Drive. She showed Bess how to play the piano, and Bess stayed for dinner.

GLC09414.0142

January 30, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says Sundays always remind her of Moe. Reports her brother Al has been transferred to Lafayette Field, Louisiana where he is flying Fairchild B-26 bombers.

GLC09414.0143

January 31, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia claims it is rainy out; but cozy inside. Says it's hard to get good liquor and that Moe's brother Ben recently got sick while drinking. Sylvia describes two of her cases at work; A woman whose son was killed in action and a man who was torpedoed in January 1942.

GLC09414.0144

1 February 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 10:50PM- V-mail. Sylvia is writing V-Mails to see how much sooner they reach him than Air Mail letters do.

GLC09414.0145

1 February 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at 11:00PM- V-mail. Sylvia talks about old pictures of Moe and herself in various places and all of the wonderful memories she has.

GLC09414.0146

February 2, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a busy day at the office that started with a Bond Rally. Later goes to a psychology course.

GLC09414.0147

February 3, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia reports to Moe about his family, says she will send him more money, she has received his allotment check. She will buy a war bond in his name for $18.75 [$25.00 bond]. Hopes he has enough money.

GLC09414.0148

February 4, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia just got home from a long day at school and work. Work makes her feel good because she can help people. Feels like she has grown in the job and can handle practically any situation. She is no longer afraid to address a group, but says that nothing makes up for what Moe has meant to her.

GLC09414.0149