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to Sylvia Weiner

Sylvia's mother writes that she is happy to hear that Sylvia is well and Moe is looking good. She also reports that Alvin was home for 30 hours.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he hopes he is not late in writing he just got their address from Sarah. He says he has received Sylvia's letter in which she described her wonderful week. He also comments on how the adjustment of separation is something they both...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Marge writes that Joe has lost his job but they are not worried because he has plenty of contacts. She also writes that Adele has been scratching herself since her breaking up with her boyfriend.

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to Sylvia and Moe

Alvin writes that he has finished flying. He compares flying to driving a car and then points out the differences.

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Listing of men of the Salvage Repair company

This is a list of men by row in a photo which is not included.

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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

to Moe Weiner

James Doyle mentions Archie who expects to get a furlough soon. He also writes that Bea returned to Brooklyn after visiting her sick mother.

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to Moe Weiner

Doyle asks if Moe knows anything about Archie's whereabouts. He mentions that he was BC mess officer but is now on company duty.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Joe asks Sylvia how it feels to be back in New York. He writes that Moe is sergeant now so he doesn't have any real work. He refers to a time when she was visiting and Moe was on K.P, so he kept her company in the service club. He mentions one of his...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Joe describes a picnic that he went on with Moe and Frank. He claims he is jealous that Moe doesn't get stuck with lousy detail work anymore because he is a sergeant, but also writes that he would rather work under him than any other guy.

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to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin describes the surrounding town and some of his fellow soldiers. He also talks about a girl he likes, and closes with a poem about how the army has made a man of him.

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to Moe Weiner

Leo appears to be a former coworker of Moe's. He mentions Ed, Harold, Sam and Bill.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Harry writes that he enjoyed Sylvia's previous letters. He says he is glad she is getting together with Rosa. He also comments that she seems as happy as can be under the circumstances.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Samuel writes that the army is making him feel young again, about 25. He claims to enjoy the fresh air, and thanks Sylvia for the socks.

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to Sylvia Weiner

2 Technician Fourth Grade badges sent by Pat Mooney. The badges are brown and green

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to Sylvia Weiner

Sam mentions that he just got back from bivouacking. He is learning about what others are doing on the battlefield. He also learned how to use a rifle and machine gun.

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homemade map to Lillian and Frank's house

Hand drawn and colored map to Lillian and Frank Polgar's house. On the left of the drawing there are notes that say housewarming, and fifth wedding anniversary.

GLC09414.1568

to John G. Volker

Christmas greeting card written by Sylvia and sending Moe's regards. The envelope is addressed to John G. Volker

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to Sylvia Weiner

Alvin writes that he feels strange about being overseas. He writes that the mail situation is really bad. He also mentions Sybil.

GLC09414.1570

to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

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

GLC09414.1572

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Michael Dworken

GLC09414.1573

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son, and writes about the Soviet Union.

GLC09414.1574

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes another photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son. It also includes a pregnancy...

GLC09414.1575

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...

GLC09414.1576

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that Archie's unit got the Presidential Citation.

GLC09414.1577

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that Dworetsky's infant son was able to stand for the first time.

GLC09414.1578

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a fashion column in which Dworetsky describes his own suits.

GLC09414.1579

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of the Dworetsky sitting at his typewriter.

GLC09414.1580

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of Dworetsky's infant son in his 1944 model carriage.

GLC09414.1581

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of Robert in uniform. It also includes an application for a war ballot.

GLC09414.1582

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. In this issue the Dworetsky talks about his new job with the Overseas Film Division. He also responds to letters from his...

GLC09414.1583

to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes there is nothing unusual going on. As usual Marty and Moe are playing gin rummy. He mentions that he got very homesick when they first came to England.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.

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to Mrs. Malcolm

Sylvia writes a thank you letter for the hospitality Mrs. Malcolm displayed towards Moe. She writes that she is sure he would not have had such a good time on furlough if it has not been for Mrs. Malcolm.

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to children (Sylvia, Mad)

Sylvia's father writes that he heard that aunt Fanny is going into the hospital for treatment. He also says that he thinks David might be going to Julliard one day, and writes that it has been cloudy and rainy lately.

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to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.

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to Sylvia

Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Weiner

Moe writes that it is about time he wrote a letter. He also asks about Marge and Joe.

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to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.

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to Sylvia

Jack thanks Sylvia for the postcard of midtown New York. He says he can't wait to try all the new places Sylvia writes about in her letters.

GLC09414.1592

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and five other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This is the final issue, and features a welcome home sign for Archie.

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to Sylvia

Pepi writes that she is very glad that Moe is coming home. She has decided to be happy which means overlooking Willie's (her husband) faults and accepting him for who he is. She also mentions that she and Adele got together recently without fighting.

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to Sylvia

Gellis complains about being sent to France. He also mentions that he lost weight.

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to Sylvia

Jack writes that his foot is completely healed. He says they usually snack on food Sylvia has sent. He also tells her to refrain from asking personal questions in her letters because he shows them to Moe.

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to Sylvia

Jack writes that while he misses looking at New York girls, French women are very satisfying to look at. He also says that in the army you eat together, sleep together and work together and yet somehow manage to stand each other.

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to Sylvia

Jack, Mad's ex-husband, is very concerned about David and his whereabouts. He writes that it is not unreasonable of him to have regular updates on David. He also wants to know David's current address.

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to Sylvia

This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.

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part of a bracelet or necklace.

Appears to be part of a broken bracelet or necklace with a charm in a strange shape.

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get well soon card

A unsigned get well soon card, the is no indication who it's to or from. The cover features a flower.

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pictures of mock battle at Fort Lewis

This clipping was most likely sent from Moe to Sylvia, to illustrate the training they do at Fort Lewis.

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Pre-application Form for National Service Life Insurance

This is Moe's pre-application form for national service life insurance. It includes address, birthday, enlistment date, Sylvia's information and his mother's information.

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Rosalinda Program

Moe often sent the program of the play he attended with the letters that he describes them in.

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Oxford-What to do and how to see it

When Moe went to Oxford he must have sent this guide to Sylvia along with one of his letters.

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listing of service stations throughout US

A card that lists service stations in the US and in Canada.

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to the Hon. Michael G. Zapson

This is a note thanking Zapson for a photo. It also mentions democrats in Nassau county.

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to unknown

This is a fragment (torn page) of a letter that mention Jim's address and refers to Archie

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wonders whether Archie has been shipped out yet. He says he is glad Sylvia and Rose are hitting it off. This is pages 5-7 of a letter.

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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

Information For Dependency Allowance Applicants

Official information for Moe's dependent, (Sylvia) on when and how she will receive payments from the army.

GLC09414.1613

Notice informing Moe he is now a soldier in the US Army

Instructions about what will happen now that Moe is a soldier. This letter provides information on what to bring and what items he will be given

GLC09414.1614

Bank Statement

Bank statement of account for Moe and Sylvia Weiner at the Hellenic Bank Trust Company.

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Order for checks

A slip ordering 20 checks

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Check

Check for Abraham Straus Inc. for $12.81

GLC09414.1617

Check

Check for Danbelle for $9.80

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Check

Check for R. Weiner for $45.00

GLC09414.1619

Check

Check for Sam Seidman for $18.62

GLC09414.1620

Check

Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00

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Check

Check for New York Telephone Co. for $4.72

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Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $0.82

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Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.58

GLC09414.1624

Check

Check for Abraham and Straus Inc. for $14.94

GLC09414.1625

Check

Check for New York Telephone Co. for $5.86

GLC09414.1626

Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $2.92

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Check

Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00

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Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $1.22

GLC09414.1629

Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.24

GLC09414.1630

Check

Check for New York Telephone Co. for $5.14

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Check

Check for Brooklyn Life Insurance for $1.61

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Check

Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00

GLC09414.1633

Bill

Bill from New York Telephone Co. for $9.44

GLC09414.1634

Bill

Bill from Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.85

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Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $2.02

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Check

Check for Madeline Bickor for $10.00

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Checkbook for Moe and Sylvia Weiner

Balanced checkbook for Moe and Sylvia Weiner from December 5, 1942 until March 4, 1943

GLC09414.1638

Postcard from Chicago Illinois

A un-mailed postcard that features a bright Greetings from Chicago, in which the word Chicago has different scenes from Chicago in the letters.

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[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

[Brainteasers and logic problems]

A series of handwritten brainteasers and logic problems, it is not clear who these problems were meant for.

GLC09414.1643

Moe Weiner's business card

States his profession as U.S. Customs examiner

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Receipt

Receipt from Mays

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[Scratch paper]

A list of things to do written on the back of an envelope.

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Menu

Menu from the Hotels Seiler Zermatt, most likely from Moe to Sylvia. The Hotels Seiler Zermatt was most likely a hotel he stayed in.

GLC09414.1647

Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota

Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota, it features a map of all the training bases in the U.S.

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Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Taken in 1940 the two of them are standing in a yard, casually dressed.

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Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.

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Photograph of Sylvia Weiner

A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.

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Photograph of Moe Weiner

There is no date on the photo, Moe stands in uniform by a sign.

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Photograph of Moe Weiner

There is no date on the photo. Moe stands in his shorts standing by a hose. This is possibly taken at the same time as GLC09414.1654

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Photograph of Moe Weiner

In this undated photo Moe is in his shorts standing outside. This is possibly taken at the same time as GLC09414.1653

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Photograph Alvin Greenfield

Alvin stands in between two other airmen in uniform.

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