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20 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about where they might live in the future, and if they can match what they had before they were evicted.

GLC09414.0672

23 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0673

25 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0674

24 September 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.

GLC09414.0675

2 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is in the process of moving.

GLC09414.0676

3 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Postcard

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0677

3 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0678

4 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.

GLC09414.0679

7 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.

GLC09414.0680

10 October 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.

GLC09414.0681

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0682

27 November 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.

GLC09414.0683

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.

GLC09414.0684

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0685

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0686

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0687

15 March 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains he has been training. He also says Sylvia is "the core of his being, his reason for living and the only thing that matters a damn to me."

GLC09414.0688

5 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0689

4 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.

GLC09414.0690

6 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0691

8 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.

GLC09414.0692

9 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0693