February 5, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he read a book about abolitionists. He also says he enjoyed Sylvia's description of the Rosenblum home, though it sounds like they have too many hobbies.

GLC09414.1329

1 November 1918

Edwin E. Ellet Mantels, Tiles, Fireplaces, fl. 1918

Envelope

Title: to Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.598

1875

Ephemera

Title: Tag for Mayers' Furniture

GLC09400.611

8 December 1905

Autograph document

Title: wall paper bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.613

August 18, 1866

Small, Emma C., fl. 1860-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She gives a report of her health. She describes her room and the furniture. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.028

Circa 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Mettlach Tiles

These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.

GLC00687.159

ca. 1860-1870

Alberger, William C., 1837-1925

Scrapbook

Title: [Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains: Unknown. Map: s. l., Topographical map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction. No date. 1 p. Includes an image of Washington, D. C., with the capital building in the foreground. Depicts Virginia and the western corner of Maryland, including United States encampments, roads, rail lines, rivers, and other topographical features. A smaller image consists of a military map of Virginia and parts of Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, and Delaware. The military map includes some topographical features and notes where battles took place. (27.5 x 20 cm.) Kenyon, D.…

GLC06628.03

7 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.

GLC09414.0680

31 December 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had an Italian dinner then went to Dora and Morris Rosenblum's house where they got to see many collectibles from all over the world.

GLC09414.0480

19 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia did some spring cleaning and found all sorts of items, she then responds to three of Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0387

1929-1945

Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Madeline writes that she contacted the telephone company and explained the past due bills, the company agreed to wait until they returned. She also reports that she cleaned the garage and rearranged the bedroom. Madeline provides a drawing of the new layout in the bedroom.

GLC09414.1690

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Moe Weiner

Sylvia describes Frank and Lillian's house at great length. She says she met Ben's kid brother, and spoke to Marge. This is page 2 of a letter that Sylvia wrote at work

GLC09414.1612

1929-1945

Sketch

Title: [Piece of wallpaper]

A piece of Marge's wallpaper with sketches of U.S Army trucks in the background, and what looks like a conquistador.

GLC09414.1642

2002-2008

Photograph

Title: Photograph Inside the hotel room.

View of the inside of a hotel room possibly Cove House

GLC09414.1671

2002-2008

Photograph

Title: Photograph of the living room in the suite.

View from the inside of a hotel room possibly Cove House, Sylvia sits in the doorway in a wheelchair facing out.

GLC09414.1673

January 28, 1864

Emma, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Grandmomma

She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.

GLC07205.062

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

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

5 March 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has enclosed his photograph. (Not included here.) Will and George gave Mrs. Forbes (the woman they boarded with) a silver urn.

GLC02161.075

27 November 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hank

A continuation of the previous letter. Writes that he marched to Chickamauga Creek the day before and spotted rebels burning bridges and their own baggage. Reports that the men have taken 80 pieces of rebel artillery and estimates that they will have 15,000 rebel prisoners. Writes that the envelope and paper are of Confederate style, the envelope being made of wallpaper.

GLC06728.060

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: "The Wayside"

One engraving entitled "The Wayside" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large house surrounded by trees. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0207

26 April 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the trials of being so far from one's sweetheart. He recounts the story of his former sergeant, who had been engaged, but whose ex-fiancee is now using the bedroom set that he had purchased with her new husband. He mentions that he is reading "The Making of the Mind", commenting that all of the world's ills can be cured by "intelligence."

GLC09120.403

February 17, 1902

Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin B. Sherzer

Waiting for letters; surprised by his present of desert spoons.

GLC05755.109

23 May 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Sammy last night, who has enlisted because the war effort needs him; and to escape his problems. Postscript: Had a visit from his friend Charlie, who is 4 F. He and his wife are having a baby. Draws a picture of the living room for him.

GLC09414.0042

2 June 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe to look up a friend who made Lt. She is busy with her regular work schedule and planning a luncheon and raffle to raise money. She explains how at work she is accumulating twenty dollar ration permits and five dollars' worth of canned goods to raffle off in their unit. Describes the Sydells' home.

GLC09414.0054