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29 December 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.
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30 December 1944
Sylvia took her mother to the dentist, and went to Mad's for dinner. She also notes that Ben managed to get five packs of cigarettes and will send him some.
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31 December 1944
Sylvia had an Italian dinner then went to Dora and Morris Rosenblum's house where they got to see many collectibles from all over the world.
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2 January 1945
Sylvia describes her lunch with Ben and Artie at Lindy's.
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3 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she just purchased a new suit for $9.98, when it's impossible to get a deal on anything. Also she heard from her father about Alvin and gives Moe his address.
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5 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she loved Moe's letters and that they will be sending cigarettes to him soon.
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Sylvia described a show she went to called the 7 Lively Arts and responds to Moe's letters. the first page of the letter is typed
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6 January 1945
Sylvia writes that Moe's Xmas letter is the best she has ever received, and mentions Mad and Hy.
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7 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she has received Moe's package of perfume. She says she wears the bracelet he got her all the time now. Sylvia also mentions that she ate at Mad's.
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8 January 1945
Sylvia says her mother was happy to receive Moe's gift. Her father went back to Florida, and she describes him as "pathetic."
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9 January 1945
Sylvia writes that they saw her dad off to Florida, notes that her mother is experiencing menopausal depression. Sylvia tells Moe not to worry about her.
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11 January 1945
Sylvia writes that her mother has become very ill.
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12 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she has been feeling nostalgic, and that Mad and her mother are both doing better.
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13 January 1945
Sylvia mentions Ben, Bess M., and Hy, and talks about the difficulty of getting cigarettes.
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14 January 1945
Sylvia is excited because Moe has been in Paris. Features a sketch of the Eiffel Tower.
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16 January 1945
Sylvia describes a play called "Harvey," and mentions Bess.
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17 January 1945
Sylvia talks about the news she has heard about the Russians advancing.
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19 January 1945
Sylvia mentions her mother, Joe, Marge, Daniel and David. Also says she will prepare another package for Moe.
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20 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she is still sleeping at her mother's. She also saw a "screwy" movie with Marlene Dietrich.
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21 January 1945
Sylvia writes that everyone is snowed in and the car is frozen as well.
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22 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she is happy to hear about the Russians, then responds to Moe's letters.
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23 January 1945
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and went to Cooper Union regarding an art course she wants to take. She also comments on David Abbot meeting Moe in Paris earlier.
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24 January 1945
Sylvia read about a particular corporal and says it is too bad Moe doesn't have a corporal like that, she also mentions her mother and David.
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Sylvia spoke to Hy, and remarks on the freezing weather. She also brings up the ever active subject of cigarettes.
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27 January 1945
Written from museum of modern art: Sylvia visited his parents, and saw Margie. She also learned that Joe had a relapse.
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