26 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is sitting in the outdoor cafe of the hotel, about to have a drink before lunch. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1487

3 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is sure it won't be long now until he gets to go home. He describes more of his trip to Switzerland. He also writes that one can buy the finest liquors in the world in Switzerland. He mentions that he went to the beach, and went hiking. Written at Camp Boston.

GLC09414.1488

4 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues the story of his furlough in Switzerland. He says the next day they went to Lausanne. He and Marty promised to take her and Olga there one day. He describes the women of Switzerland as beautiful, and says he bought Omega watches, and other souvenirs. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1489

6 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his last day in Switzerland. They went to Basel, and found a cafe where they had cheese sandwiches and beer, they also found a chocolate shop. He finally had to catch the train back to camp. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1491

20 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from Paris, he describes the hotel and his surroundings. He also says that while the women are pretty, the Swiss women are prettier.

GLC09414.1501

21 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe sent this V-Mail from Paris, he says he took a tour of Versailles, then saw the Folies Bergère. Finally he went to the races.

GLC09414.1505

30 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company party is tomorrow night. He has enclosed photographs from Paris. He also writes that it is unfair many men might be discharged before lots of us are.

GLC09414.1510

4 October 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a "Halfway House." He also reports that Marty is out of the hospital.

GLC09414.1514

10 October 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he doesn't understand the process of getting men home, and writes the process is not very efficient and consists of a lot of paperwork. They will leave Marseilles on Oct. 20th and then go to the Calas staging area. There they will get on a boat going home sometime around the 30th Oct.

GLC09414.1516

12 October 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it has been 2 years since he boarded the Elizabeth in New York. He tells Sylvia to come up a with some places they can vacation when he comes home. Marty and Olga will go with them.

GLC09414.1518

21 October 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is currently in the Victaret Area, and is beginning to get impatient. Last Sunday he and Marty spent the day in Marseilles and visited a famous prison. He also asks after Sylvia's health.

GLC09414.1520

26 July 1943

Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890

Typed letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Sylvia's father writes that Alvin was able to get a flight home. He is already flying solo. Her father is glad to hear Sylvia's trip was pleasant. He also reports that Mother has stomach problems

GLC09414.1548

7 August 1943

Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995

Telegram

Title: to Moe Weiner

Mad asks Moe to write or wire immediately because she has not heard from Sylvia in a week, and needs to know when her train is coming in.

GLC09414.1556

4 July 1945

Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946

V-Mail

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

Alvin writes that the weather has held up the ship that is bound for the U.S.

GLC09414.1572

22 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe read that the discharge age was dropped to 40. He describes the passage to England. He also writes that Sylvia seems to be doing pretty well for herself despite frequent expenditures.

GLC09414.1414

23 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.

GLC09414.1415

25 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe really likes the lighter Sylvia sent. He reports that he saw a movie with Jack and then played ping pong. He also reminisces some more over time spent in England.

GLC09414.1417

26 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe learned Sylvia had a lunch date with Olga but didn't keep it, and he wonders why. He mentions that he got tickets to the theater. He also continues his England story from Redding.

GLC09414.1418

27 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues to reminisce about England, from D-Day onward. Despite the fact that V.E. Day has come he will not let himself be swept into a false sense of security.

GLC09414.1419

28 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions his reading material. He also mentions visiting Chaddersford, outside of Southampton.

GLC09414.1420

30 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Memorial Day as well as the anniversary of his first date with Sylvia. He continues his description of England. He also writes that he is working on getting a seven day furlough to England to see Alvin, her brother.

GLC09414.1422

31 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard they may have to go to Germany. He reports that his request for furlough to England is looking like a real possibility. He continues his story at the point when they are approaching France.

GLC09414.1423

16 June 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the long journey back to France. He writes that many fellows got married during the furlough.

GLC09414.1430

18 June 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes an uncomfortable train ride to Paris on the way back home. While they stopped in Paris for a while, he was too tired to enjoy it and they were only allowed to eat in the station restaurant.

GLC09414.1431

10 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just received word that he will be going to Glasgow, Scotland to take some courses.

GLC09414.1453