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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
19 May 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia went to school, and discussed the problem of returning vets.
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20 May 1945
Sylvia baby-sat for Mad with Ben and Rose B.
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to Sylvia Weiner
October 20, 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe discusses different ideas and theories concerning the Germans.
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October 15, 1944
Moe describes the scene; all six soldiers sitting around writing letters, he understands Sylvia's discomfort when Mad's relatives crowd her out. This letter appears to be missing pages.
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October 14, 1944
Moe responds to the letter where Sylvia tries to reason his whereabouts.
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October 13, 1944
Moe answers Sylvia's letters, he thinks Pepi will continue to do what she feels like.
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1 September 1944
Moe lovingly describes the weather and landscape of France.
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14 August 1944
Moe expresses sympathy for Sylvia's father and recommends occupational therapy.
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1 August 1944
Moe discusses Sylvia's father again, says he has had little time to see France.
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23 May 1945
Sylvia had lunch with Tippie and dinner with Mad.
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to "Moe" Weiner
21 May 1945
Sylvia responds to Moe mentioning German propaganda and other politics.
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25 May 1945
Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe, Mom, Pop, Bernie and Rose
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24 May 1945
Sylvia mentions that she got a new book from the library called Traumatic Neurosis.
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27 May 1945
Sylvia spent time with Bess and her brother. She then answers Moe's letters.
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28 May 1945
Sylvia reports that Bess has had attack of sciatica.
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29 May 1945
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and mentions Jack. She also went to the movies later that night.
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31 May 1945
Sylvia discusses her father's ongoing illness.
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30 May 1945
Sylvia reports that Frank and Lillian have a baby boy.
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1 June 1945
Sylvia talks about a visit to the psychiatrist with her father.
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3 June 1945
Sylvia went to a dinner theater.
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4 June 1945
Sylvia almost bought a typewriter but decided she didn't want a Remington. She did go to Mad's and played with Daniel. She also remarks that Jack and Marty are politically well-informed.
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6 June 1945
Sylvia recounts several memories of their first dates, and notes that Bill Burke is coming home.
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8 June 1945
Sylvia reports that someone who applied for selective service was ruled to have a schizoid personality, wishes Moe well on his furlough to England.
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Sylvia heard from Marge and Joe and Pepi who might build a house in Miami.
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11 June 1945
Sylvia had an awful week between trying to finish a paper and taking care of her father.
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Sylvia says she received Moe's travelogues and gushes about Paris.
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12 June 1945
Sylvia says that she is going out with Ruth K. to eat Swedish food and see a Norwegian movie.
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13 June 1945
Sylvia received a letter from Sybil and provides answers to letters she has received from Moe.
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Sylvia talks about a blouse she is mending, and details her call to Olga.
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Sylvia saw Ruth K. she also notes the food shortages and high prices.
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14 June 1945
Sylvia went to Brighton Beach.
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15 June 1945
Sylvia bought a lot of clothes at the "Clothing Garage."
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16 June 1945
Sylvia went up on the roof to relax, and got sun-burned.
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18 June 1945
Sylvia mentions Sybil.
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19 June 1945
Sylvia received a letter from Alvin, who says he saw Moe.
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20 June 1945
Sylvia saw Adele and Beth at her Mom's place.
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Sylvia went to a cocktail party hosted by her former supervisor.
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21 June 1945
Sylvia went to an educational union meeting. This letter also features sketched stick figures of her taking a shower and then returning to write the letter.
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23 June 1945
Sylvia heard from Pepi, and saw Bernie. She also spoke to Marge and Joe.
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Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.
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25 June 1945
Sylvia went to the beach with Ruth K., and then had dinner with Mad.
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27 June 1945
Sylvia is upset because now that her Mother and Dad have come home she doesn't have as much freedom.
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28 June 1945
Sylvia talks about Sybil's upcoming wedding, and responds to Moe's letters.
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2 July 1945
Sylvia relates outings with friends, and thanks Moe for the perfume.
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3 July 1945
Sylvia baby-sat for Mad and Ben.
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5 July 1945
Sylvia spent the day at Mad's with David and Daniel (Mad's kids).
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7 July 1945
Sylvia had a discussion with her boss. Then went to Ray's with Mom and Pop.
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8 July 1945
Sylvia went to Mad's, and played with Daniel. She then went to Florence Finestein's.
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9 July 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.
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10 July 1945
Sylvia spoke about the Servicemen's Wives of the United Nations of which she is a member.
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11 July 1945
Sylvia interviewed eight boys for the Selective Service Board at work. She also thanks Moe for a blouse he sent.
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12 July 1945
Sylvia went to an Education Union meeting.
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14 July 1945
Sylvia took the car to a mechanic. She also had dinner with Mad and Bess.
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16 July 1945
Sylvia received a call from Alvin who is coming home soon, he plans to marry when he is home.
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17 July 1945
Alvin has come home and told Sylvia all about the time he spent with Moe. Now wedding preparations are under way.
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18 July 1945
Sylvia has spent much of the day rushing around to get ready for Alvin's wedding. She also mentions that her parents are not doing very well.
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20 July 1945
Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.
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21 July 1945
Sylvia says the car needs more work. She also mentions that Adele gave her "the most gorgeous dress I've ever owned."
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24 July 1945
Sylvia reports that the wedding went well and it made her father feel better. She also saw Lillian and Frank, and glimpsed their baby for the first time.
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25 July 1945
Sylvia reacts to learning that Moe was almost sent to Glasgow.
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26 July 1945
Sylvia responds to Moe's two previous letters. She sympathizes over his separation from his buddy Jack.
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28 July 1945
Sylvia had lunch with a supervisor, and then saw Bernie and Robbie.
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29 July 1945
Sylvia hung out with Ruth and went to a Penny Arcade.
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30 July 1945
Sylvia had dinner with Ruth and played the game "Boy meets Girl."
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31 July 1945
Sylvia mentions the Special Medical Project at work.
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2 August 1945
Sylvia mentioned the Gripsholm (expected in with prisoners of war from Bombay).
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5 August 1945
Sylvia explains the kind of work she is currently doing with American citizens who return to their native countries, like the Japanese-Americans they are currently caring for.
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6 August 1945
Sylvia spoke to Paul Stein about a place to live.
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7 August 1945
Sylvia talks about the possible end of the war, and what atomic power might do.
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8 August 1945
Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.
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9 August 1945
Sylvia notes the all-encompassing topic of the atomic bomb. She also and notes that Sybil (Alvin's wife) is better with her father than her own mother.
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10 August 1945
Sylvia notes the end of the war.
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12 August 1945
Sylvia reports that Dad took them all out for a lobster dinner.
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13 August 1945
Sylvia writes that she hopes there might be another atomic bomb because the "Japanese deserve it."
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14 August 1945
It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.
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16 August 1945
Sylvia describes the revelry that is taking place now that the war is over. This letter is missing pages
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20 August 1945
Sylvia talks about where they might live in the future, and if they can match what they had before they were evicted.
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23 August 1945
Sylvia says she cannot stand the waiting period between now and when he comes home. She also admits to being a bit jealous that he gets to visit so many places.
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25 August 1945
Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.
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24 September 1945
Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.
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2 October 1945
Sylvia is in the process of moving.
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3 October 1945
This postcard features a depiction of a late fall with trees of brown and orange leaves. Sylvia sent this as a reminder that this is Moe's favorite season.
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Sylvia discusses her day and mentions the enclosed card that she purchased from J.J O'Brien's a local store. The card is GLC09414.0677.
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4 October 1945
Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.
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7 October 1945
Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.
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10 October 1945
Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.
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1929-1945
Sylvia mentions Ethel, and says she will respond to Moe's letters later. This is a letter fragment with just the last page of the letter.
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27 November 1945
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
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Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.
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Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.
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Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.
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Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.
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5 May 1943
Moe encloses a photo of him with Frances Xavier and a negative of him standing on the steps. He writes that he also enclosed a flower. He says Sylvia should feel free to enjoy Lobster Cantonese without him.
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4 May 1943
Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.
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6 May 1943
Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.
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8 May 1943
Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.
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9 May 1943
Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.
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10 May 1943
Moe describes his bivouac, and says that when he returns he'll appreciate the barracks.
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11 May 1943
Moe shrugs off Sylvia's suggestion that he should find female companionship but admits he wouldn't mind just talking to one.
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Moe explains the point system and how he does not have enough to come home
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