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Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0024 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Sylvia received a letter from Alvin (brother) on his 20th birthday. Her mother and father saw Alvin who is very thin because there is not enough food. Alvin is not allowed to go out and get food so Sylvia is sending some.
Is enclosing a piece from P.M. (magazine) -Max Lerner's article on the miner's situation.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Field, Marshall, 1893-1956
Lerner, Max, 1902-1992

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