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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
January 26, 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Written at 12:00 Midnight at home. Sylvia had a bad day, particularly at work, but considers Moe a constant source of comfort.
GLC09414.0139
January 28, 1944
Sylvia had a good day at work and got the new license plates for the car, after waiting thirty minutes for them. Can't use the car very often, as now she only had "A" [ration] coupons, so only one and a half gallons of gas a week. Talks in general...
GLC09414.0140
January 28, 1943
Written at home. Sylvia is happy Moe is learning cribbage. Talks about the bad weather. Says she was at the Selective Service Board reading a case. Sends love from her family to him.
GLC09414.0141
January 29, 1944
Sylvia brought her co-worker Bess home for lunch, they discussed how to raise funds for the Union's Wage Increase Drive. She showed Bess how to play the piano, and Bess stayed for dinner.
GLC09414.0142
January 30, 1944
Sylvia says Sundays always remind her of Moe. Reports her brother Al has been transferred to Lafayette Field, Louisiana where he is flying Fairchild B-26 bombers.
GLC09414.0143
January 31, 1944
Sylvia claims it is rainy out; but cozy inside. Says it's hard to get good liquor and that Moe's brother Ben recently got sick while drinking. Sylvia describes two of her cases at work; A woman whose son was killed in action and a man who was...
GLC09414.0144
1 February 1944
Written at 10:50PM- V-mail. Sylvia is writing V-Mails to see how much sooner they reach him than Air Mail letters do.
GLC09414.0145
V-Mail: Written at 11:00PM- V-mail. Sylvia talks about old pictures of Moe and herself in various places and all of the wonderful memories she has.
GLC09414.0146
February 2, 1944
Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a...
GLC09414.0147
February 3, 1944
Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia reports to Moe about his family, says she will send him more money, she has received his allotment check. She will buy a war bond in his name for $18.75 [$25.00 bond]. Hopes he has enough money.
GLC09414.0148
February 4, 1944
Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia just got home from a long day at school and work. Work makes her feel good because she can help people. Feels like she has grown in the job and can handle practically any situation. She is no longer afraid to address a group...
GLC09414.0149
February 5, 1944
Written at home. Sylvia comments on Moe's "salami" story in one of his letters and tells him she has ordered another salami for him. Talks about his complaining on how eggs are served in the Army, both in England and at Fort Lewis. She will continue...
GLC09414.0150
February 6, 1944
Sylvia recounts her lazy day, and reports on friends. Says her Dad received a telegram from her brother Alvin [in Air Force training], that says he has soloed. Her sister Mad is finally getting her divorce. Discusses the ability of the soldiers to...
GLC09414.0151
February 7, 1944
Written at 1:30 AM. Sylvia thanks him for his Valentine's poem. She is tired and has to stay late again tomorrow night at the Selective Service Board. Mad (sister) and Ben (her Sister's boyfriend) are going to the country and she will miss coming...
GLC09414.0152
February 8, 1944
Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling...
GLC09414.0153
February 9, 1944
V-Mail: No time or place noted. Sylvia says she doesn't like the V-mails and hopes that's not unpatriotic of her. She prefers writing on paper at home because there are less distractions and it feels more "real." Notes the "lousy' weather, and...
GLC09414.0154
Sylvia comments on fact that the letter is in pencil, has nothing else to write with at her mother's. Wanted to get to bed early, but her parents had to go to see Aunt Fanny who is very ill and she had to stay at her parents' and watch (her nephew)...
GLC09414.0155
February 10, 1944
V-Mail: Written at work. Sylvia saw a film at work and then they were let go at 1:00 PM because there was no heat. She and a co-worker, Ruth, went to the Brooklyn Paramount and saw Preston Sturges' "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." She will be going...
GLC09414.0156
Sylvia went to the Draft Board, interviewed a schizophrenic type who is "anxious, pessimistic and self deprecating." She hopes she can get her "B" gasoline ration status back because of her connection with the Draft Board. Reports that most people...
GLC09414.0157
February 11, 1944
V-Mail: Sylvia plans to shovel her driveway. Her supervisor at work just has found out that her husband's pre-induction notice is waiting at home for him. Tells him she is ready for whatever comes and is going to Rose Haber's tomorrow and will be...
GLC09414.0158
Sylvia has heard that London is being bombed and is afraid for him. Says Fascism is rearing its ugly head [in the United States]. Both Houses passed the Anti-Subsidy Bill and Roosevelt's veto is expected. She also went to Prospect Park [Brooklyn] to...
GLC09414.0159
February 12, 1944
Sylvia got up and had french toast, and never shoveled the walk.; a kid did it. The car is marooned and she won't be able to get it out. She is meeting friends at the Chesapeake restaurant at Madison and 34th Street [Manhattan] for dinner. Discusses...
GLC09414.0160
February 13, 1944
Sylvia reports that her parents have gone out and she is watching [her nephew] David. After dinner last night, went to the theater, got out at 11:15PM and tried to get a cab in the freezing weather. Later they went to her friend Rose's house. Rose's...
GLC09414.0161
February 14, 1944
Sylvia is sad that it is Valentine's Day and Moe is not with her; but has received his flowers and poem. She was going to go over to the Selective Service Board after work, but it was raining too hard. Her Dad is very ill, but getting away to Florida...
GLC09414.0162
February 15, 1944
Sylvia says that while she is convinced that Moe has confidence in her judgment in regard to the use of the car; she has always felt that the car and its use must be subject to his okay. Says she still might be able to get a "B" gasoline ration...
GLC09414.0163
February 16, 1944
Sylvia Reports on family. She went to the Selective Service Board. Talked about the draftees they have seen and the hard job that the Board has had and the toll it's taken on their health. Had a series of "screwballs" in Intake at work. One 82 year...
GLC09414.0164
February 21, 1944
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...
GLC09414.0170
The Inaugural Address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
1961
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
GLC09528
Americans All
1942
War Manpower Commission
US government printing office O-476311. Features men working on a tank surrounded by surnames of European origins. also features a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt "... it is the duty of employers and labor organizers to provide for the full...
GLC09530
Two shilling and sixpence note
03 April 1772
Morris, Cadwalader, fl. 1772
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 03 April 1772. Two shilling and sixpence note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by Cadwalader Morris, Joseph Swift and Samuel Hudson. No. 4665.
GLC01450.226.01
Fifteen shilling note
March 25, 1776
Collins, Isaac, fl. 1776
[Currency]. Burlington, New Jersey: 25 March 1776. Fifteen shilling note. Printed by Isaac Collins. Signed by Robert Smith, Jonathan Deare and John [Smith?]. No. 17365.
Historical Background: An emission of £100,000 in legal tender bills of credit...
GLC01450.226.02
Five shilling note
01 October 1773
Wister, William, fl. 1773
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 01 October 1773. Five shilling note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by William Wister, Samuel Miles and Owen Jones, Jr. No. 24025.
Historical Background: An emission of £150,000 in bills of credit to...
GLC01450.226.03
To Henry Swift,
November 1779
Shaw Francis, fl. 1779
Shaw, Francis. Document signed: to Henry Swift. [Boston]: November 1779.
Bill or receipt for state and town/county poll and real estate taxes. Signed by Francis Shaw, on recto and verso, as tax collector.
GLC01450.226.04
[Receipt for wages for three year's service in the Continental Army]
March 16, 1778
Howard, John, fl. 1775-1778
Howard, John (fl. 1775-1778) [Receipt for wages for three year's service in the Continental Army] Ipswich, Massachusetts: 16 March 1778. Receipt for one hundred pounds for service in Captain Joseph Hodgkin's Company in Colonel Timothy Bigelow's...
GLC01450.226.05
[Receipt for wages of John Hodgkins, soldier in the Continental Army]
22 May 1779
Hodgkins, Serrah, fl. 1779
Hodgkins, Serrah (fl. 1779). [Receipt for wages of John Hodgkins, soldier in the Continental Army]. Ipswich, Massachusetts: 22 May 1779. Receipt for ninety pounds due for service from 1 September 1777-1 March 1779. Paid by the Selectmen of Ipswich...
GLC01450.226.06
To Thomas Ward
4 August 1841
Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846
Letter written from Houston, re: business, Texas finaces & poverty. There is a small hole on the third, and last page.
GLC02145.23.01
22 September 1841
Letter written from Houston, re: land cases, politics
GLC02145.23.02
10 November 1841
Letter written from Houston, re: land business
GLC02145.23.03
11 June 1846
Letter written from Houston, re: impending war with Mexico and the U.S.
GLC02145.23.04
Translation of the laws, orders, and contracts,on Colonization
1829
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin, Texas: Printed by Godwin B. Cotten, November 1829. 71 p. (Translated with S. M. Williams, p.26.) [With 3 newsclippings pasted...
GLC02753.01
Address to the Reader of the Documents
1831
Address to the reader of the documents relating to the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company.... New-York: Printed by G. F. Hopkins & Son, January 1, 1831. 38, 69 p. (Annotated.)
GLC02753.02
Documents Relating to the Grants of Land
Documents relating to grants of lands made to Don Estevan Julian Willson [sic], and Don Richard Exter [sic], in Texas. New-York: Ludwig & Tolefree, 1831. 31 p. (With page of manuscript notes on verso p. 31 re: a land speculator and translation of a...
GLC02753.03
[Recipt for money and horses recieved]
5 December 1835
Burleson, Edward, fl. 1835-1843
A receipt to Stephen Austin regarding money and horses advanced by Austin. Title from docket
GLC03521.01
Treasury Warrant
21 July 1842
Shan, James R., fl. 1842
Treasury warrant noting money paid to Burleson for his salary as Vice President of Texas.
GLC03521.02
[Recipt for education]
Circa 1842
Ellis, Richard, fl. 1842
Receipt for tuition for three of the Burleson children.
GLC03521.03
To Richard
18 July 1848
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Excerpts: 18 July 1848: "I am still quite well notwithstanding I have for two or three weeks undergone much fatigue and have been broken of my regular sleeping hours. The health of the country does not seem to improve in the least. Cholera is still...
GLC04192.01
To Mary
16 June 1851
Excerpt: 16 June 1851: "Soon after my arrival I visited the Crystal Palace. This is a miniature world, where you may see people of every nation; and their advancement in the arts may be learned from the specimens of workmanship which they are here...
GLC04192.02
08 August 1851
GLC04192.03
15 April 1852
GLC04192.04
2 August 1852
Excerpt: 2 August 1852: "The county was generally beautiful; many parts of it exceedingly so - naturally fertile but many parts poorly cultivated and every part filled with wretchedness, starvation and beggary - owing in part to an unjust and...
GLC04192.05
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