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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0095 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1943 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Written 9:30 PM at home by the radio. Sylvia had a special lunch at work because the Administrator is leaving. Afterwards went in the field and then to the M.D.; who says she is alright. Talks about friends and that her sister (Mad) needs to go to Florida for her divorce; but is afraid to do so.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

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