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27 August 1929

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes Sylvia a happy birthday from Switzerland where he is on furlough, and asks her to call. She wrote on the back that she could not get a call through.

GLC09414.1688

1929-1945

Lil, fl. 1929-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Lil writes that she tried to contact Sylvia several times by phone but was unsuccessful. She also says she did get the message that Moe is in Oregon, and asks Sylvia to confirm the address.

GLC09414.1689

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

Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.

GLC09414.1691

1929-1945

Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions Alvin.

GLC09414.1692

1929-1945

Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995

Poem

Title: Birthday poem

A birthday poem for Sylvia. Written on plain piece of paper.

GLC09414.1693

1929-1945

Marge, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Marge writes that the ration board only gave blue points for some reason. She asks Sylvia to do her a favor and call the ration board and complain about insufficient stamps for meat and butter. She says both are needed to help Joe who is still very sick, and that they have a doctor's certificate to that effect.

GLC09414.1694

17 March 1929

Marge, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Marge writes that they are now in Revere. She hopes Sylvia is adjusting to life without Moe. She is looking forward to going back to New York.

GLC09414.1695

1929-1945

Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Pop (Moe's parents)

Pepi writes that Willie is probably going to Panama, but she is worried about the store they own, and does not want to leave it. She sends 10 dollars, and invites her parents over.

GLC09414.1696

1929-1945

Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dad

Sam writes that he would like a certified copy of David's birth certificate. Since Mad is in Florida Sam thought he'd be able to help him. He also says that he misses David terribly.

GLC09414.1697

14 April 1943

Object

Title: Baseball ticket

Yankees-Giants-Dodgers baseball ticket, with red and blue letters and green shading. the ticket is for a double header with the proceeds going to the Civilian Defense Volunteer office. The ticket is unused and complete.

GLC09414.1698