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18 December 1944
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes the plot of a movie, and mentions that her father is a bit better but her mother is not doing well and they recently received a cablegram from Al.
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5 January 1945
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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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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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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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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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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18 February 1945
Sylvia describes a play at the Provincetown Playhouse called "The Sorcerer."
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25 February 1945
Sylvia went to the theater with Bess and Ruth.
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1 April 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Marge and Joe. She enjoyed the short that was put out by the state department about a peace organization.
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2 April 1945
Sylvia took a lot of pictures with Marge and Joe and promised to send them to Moe. She also visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.
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6 April 1945
Sylvia went to Lillian Ruff's house where they have a comprehensive catalogue of recordings to choose from.
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9 May 1945
Sylvia listened to the radio and described the music and programs in support of the war.
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10 May 1945
Sylvia had Chinese food and saw a movie with Annie and Bess.
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29 May 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and mentions Jack. She also went to the movies later that night.
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3 June 1945
Sylvia went to a dinner theater.
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12 June 1945
Sylvia says that she is going out with Ruth K. to eat Swedish food and see a Norwegian movie.
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21 June 1945
Sylvia went to an educational union meeting. This letter also features sketched stick figures of her taking a shower and then returning to write the letter.
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9 July 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.
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20 July 1945
Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.
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10 October 1945
Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.
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27 November 1945
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
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15 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
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30 May 1943
Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.
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2 June 1943
Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."
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3 June 1943
Moe doesn't think the drawing Joe made of Sylvia looks much like her. He is still awaiting the ratings for his platoon. He agrees that Mad should get a divorce, and mentions that he is annoyed by Hy and Ann.
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4 June 1943
Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.
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9 June 1943
Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at...
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13 June 1943
Moe has heard that Sammy will be in competition with Dad as far as business is concerned. He says Sammy "cares more about furthering his own end than others." He tells Sylvia to wait to see Alvin until she has seen Moe first. He suggests they see a...
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4 July 1943
Moe got a pass to go Olympia where he saw a movie, then stayed the night in a dormitory. He thought Olympia was a "hick town," and will not bother to leave camp anymore.
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5 July 1943
Moe saw a Cary Grant film. He mentions that he heard that Sam still thinks he can be reconciled with Mad. He also thanks Sylvia for the ten dollars but tells her he wished she hadn't sent it and if she has any extra money, that she should spend it on...
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12 August 1943
Moe inquires after Sylvia's health and asks her to see a doctor. He cleaned the barracks and later went to a movie. He also received a letter from Alice and Al.
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17 August 1943
Moe complains he hasn't received mail from Sylvia in a week. He writes that they were inspected by the chemical warfare division. He has plans to see a movie with Frank later.
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22 August 1943
Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.
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28 August 1943
Moe gushes about the sketch Sylvia made of Polgar's Palace in her previous letter, and showed it to his friends. He also mentions the first intelligent women he has met since he came into the army. Thanks Sylvia for the package, including the socks.
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6 September 1943
It turns out that both Moe and Sylvia saw the same film recently. Moe mentions the possibility of talking by phone.
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7 September 1943
Moe speculates where they will go next. He says he is looking forward to going overseas. He tells Sylvia she is artistically talented and notes that Archie is in India.
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13 September 1943
Moe played ping-pong again, then had a buffet dinner, played cards, and saw a movie. Moe is glad he told Sylvia to relax as much as possible even though he knows she will do what she wants.
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25 October 1943
Moe apologizes for not writing earlier as he been too busy playing Gin Rummy and doing small tasks. He says he has been to a movie and a variety show so far.
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10 November 1943
Moe has just been to the movies to see a Betty Grable film. He says most of the films showing are American because the English ones are not very good.
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17 December 1943
Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.
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24 December 1943
Moe mentions that after the ceremony they were served tea and cakes. He also mentions that there was a musical part of the program in which women played the piano and violin.
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Moe mentions that while he was playing gin with the boys they listened to a radio program with Bob Hope. Everything they see and hear reminds them of home. He is feeling very nostalgic, and homesick.
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27 December 1943
Moe wishes he could spend his time answering Sylvia's letters. He read an article about a show called "She's the Army." It is almost impossible to get tickets for the show, he tried.
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28 December 1943
Moe went to a picture show, and enjoyed it. There were songs that he and Sylvia have sung many times, and it brought back a lot of memories.
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30 December 1943
Moe thanks Sylvia for the groceries she sent. They will contribute to a nice New Year's. He compliments Lil Palgar's poster and asks after Frank.
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9 January 1944
Moe describes his recent trip with Marty, calling it The Winchester Adventure. Moe mentions the basic history of the city, and seeing a statue of King Alfred, the cathedral. Winchester College, etc.
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10 January 1944
Moe has written a second installment of the Winchester Adventure. In this letter he describes Westgate Tower, the castle, the Church of St. Cross, the city museum, etc. He also mentions that later that day they had tea at a charming cafe.
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13 January 1944
Moe acknowledges that Sylvia went to Frank's show. Hearing about him and Lil and Hy makes him feel at home.
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18 January 1944
Moe remembers listening to Benny Goodman and others with Sylvia. He tells her to play her records and dance.
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