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29 December 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.

GLC09414.0478

30 December 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took her mother to the dentist, and went to Mad's for dinner. She also notes that Ben managed to get five packs of cigarettes and will send him some.

GLC09414.0479

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

2 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her lunch with Ben and Artie at Lindy's.

GLC09414.0481

3 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she just purchased a new suit for $9.98, when it's impossible to get a deal on anything. Also she heard from her father about Alvin and gives Moe his address.

GLC09414.0482

5 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she loved Moe's letters and that they will be sending cigarettes to him soon.

GLC09414.0483

5 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia described a show she went to called the 7 Lively Arts and responds to Moe's letters. the first page of the letter is typed

GLC09414.0484

6 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that Moe's Xmas letter is the best she has ever received, and mentions Mad and Hy.

GLC09414.0485

7 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she has received Moe's package of perfume. She says she wears the bracelet he got her all the time now. Sylvia also mentions that she ate at Mad's.

GLC09414.0486

8 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says her mother was happy to receive Moe's gift. Her father went back to Florida, and she describes him as "pathetic."

GLC09414.0487

9 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that they saw her dad off to Florida, notes that her mother is experiencing menopausal depression. Sylvia tells Moe not to worry about her.

GLC09414.0488

11 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that her mother has become very ill.

GLC09414.0489

12 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she has been feeling nostalgic, and that Mad and her mother are both doing better.

GLC09414.0490

13 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ben, Bess M., and Hy, and talks about the difficulty of getting cigarettes.

GLC09414.0491

14 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is excited because Moe has been in Paris. Features a sketch of the Eiffel Tower.

GLC09414.0492

16 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a play called "Harvey," and mentions Bess.

GLC09414.0493

17 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the news she has heard about the Russians advancing.

GLC09414.0494

19 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her mother, Joe, Marge, Daniel and David. Also says she will prepare another package for Moe.

GLC09414.0495

20 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is still sleeping at her mother's. She also saw a "screwy" movie with Marlene Dietrich.

GLC09414.0496

21 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that everyone is snowed in and the car is frozen as well.

GLC09414.0497

22 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is happy to hear about the Russians, then responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0498

23 January 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

V-Mail

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spoke to Olga, and went to Cooper Union regarding an art course she wants to take. She also comments on David Abbot meeting Moe in Paris earlier.

GLC09414.0499