Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0119 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
Sylvia states that she needs to ask Joe for help with a Victory Poster. Reports on Moe's parents and friends. Tells him his father wishes him luck and a "Happy [Jewish] New Year." An air raid siren has gone off and she must run as she is the Police Precinct Rep. of Emergency Welfare Center. Written at 11:30 PM at home. Had a hectic experience, caught in the car during the blackout. Went to the 67th Police Precinct and took shelter there. Letter is incomplete and ends abruptly.
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