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

21 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been listening to the Maxwell House WQXR radio program. Says she is feeling better, says the weather is now cool, as it was in Washington [State at Camp Lewis].

GLC09414.0085

30 August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written 9:30 PM at home by the radio. Sylvia had a special lunch at work because the Administrator is leaving. Afterwards went in the field and then to the M.D.; who says she is alright. Talks about friends and that her sister (Mad) needs to go to Florida for her divorce; but is afraid to do so.

GLC09414.0095

February 13, 1940

Sherwoood, Robert E., fl. 1940

Pamphlet

Title: Original Radio Script of Abraham Lincoln from the Cavalcade of America

GLC08880.066

28 May 1944

Emery, Dewitt, fl. 1944

Ephemera

Title: Part of Broadcast number 25 of "Abe Lincoln's Story"

GLC08880.156

25 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports the news that she hears on the radio.

GLC09414.0334

23 June 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.

GLC09414.0635

6 November 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.

GLC09414.0431

20 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia ran into Hy and Ann. Hy has started to install a radio in her car.

GLC09414.0359

9 May 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia listened to the radio and described the music and programs in support of the war.

GLC09414.0590

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

5 June 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the night before, the radio broadcast Fiji music, and he expresses surprise that "somehow the music - melody - intonation - of those not marred by civilization can be so completely expressive." He then goes into a lengthy description as to why he disagrees with the word "aficionado" being perverted by contemporary magazines, explaining its meaning in the context of bull fights.

GLC09120.427

24 June 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond reports to Estelle that his housewarming party had been a success. He mentions that all is quiet, except for the sound of a radio, and "a whistle blows occasionally at a basketball game - a negro team is playing our team - It's a pleasure to see the gallery - black and white…" He writes that this "onerous service has been a great leveler," and comments on "[h]ow pitiful it is that upon there [sic.] return these boys will find conditions unchanged."

GLC09120.441

25 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:15 PM. Just finished listening to the Anthony program on the radio, and found it funny, and WQXR Music to Read By.

GLC09414.0009

27 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia finds herself listening to the "Bob Hope Program" and thinks of Moe. She talks about listening to the radio and the song "As Time Goes By" from the movie "Casablanca." She has heard the news that England is trying to make peace between Poland and Russia. Says Russia does not avoid the issue, she knows where she stands unlike "the good old USA" that equivocates, while professing love for the USA but wishing she would be more like Russia.

GLC09414.0012

14 December 1878

Townsend, Jas B., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Townsend is writing to Senator Bruce asking his support in making sure that the current candidate for sheriff in his county J.H. Campbell, also the incumbent does not get confirmed. He starts the letter by telling the Senator that he was the "first White Man in my County that voted an Open Republican Ticket" and that as a result he was "ostracized, and even Burnt in Effigy upon the streets in my town" by the "present incumbent of the Post Office of this Place"

GLC09400.147

20 April 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 6:00 PM. Sylvia is thinking of Moe and trying to imagine him in leggings. She reflects how he once was a quiet, thoughtful, sedentary thinker but now is a man full of activity. She speaks of the weather and how much she misses him. Especially when she hears an old love song on the radio: "I'll Cry For You"

GLC09414.0001

1947-1989

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from organizations advocating for Civil Rights such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Southern Regional Council. Bulk of items belong to groups opposing Civil Rights. Documents highlight legal battles in Southern states related to police brutality against African-Americans, responses to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing of 1963, anti-…

GLC09641

1965-1976

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]

Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war conflict, moving from New York to California; and Johnson and Goodford's newlywed sentiments. By 1976, Johnson has left the navy, and has moved ot New York to work towards a career in the securities industry.

GLC09606

January 28, 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Mentions the cost of food, comparing his cooking to Roseann's, and watching hockey. Explains that the selling skills program for the securities industry that he has started is based on "Xerox PSS." Wishes to rent a car and drive near to New York City. Bill mentions the Gene Klavan Show and the departure of Finch, his radio co-host. Bill closes by writing how much he misses Roseann and that she is everything to him.

GLC09606.28

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

15 March 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." "Swell to talk to you all yesterday." All goes well, and he's leaving the hospital tomorrow after seven weeks. The leg is a little weak, but he's in good shape. He was wandering around base, confused as he didn't know anybody, but saw Eddier Cantor's broadcast with Carole Landis. He heard that Jack Benny, Kay Kyser, and Bob Hope were on base as well, but this was the first broadcast he made it to. He tells his parents to thank O'ma and Bunny for their letters. The letter is dated "Wednesday 15th." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on March 15, 1944.

GLC09620.086

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: An American Field Radio Outfit at the Front in France.

A group of soldiers man a portable radio station on the front lines in France. Two soldiers to the left stand guard with binoculars.

GLC09584.242

1944

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Radio Handbook.

One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions, among other tips.

GLC09640.040

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 35. Visit by Red Police

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "35. Visit by Red Police" depicting a scene of policemen searching a family's home. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describes a scenario by which a Russian family is arrested for listening to a radio station known as "Voice of America." Text implies who the culpable party is and surmises that spies from the "Red leaders" may be likely perpetrators.

GLC09627.35