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1929-1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia responds to letters she has received. Mentions a letter in which Moe gave her insight in how to deal with her supervisor.
GLC09414.0572
1943-1944
Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.
GLC09414.1650
2002
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner
A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.
GLC09414.1651
Photograph of Moe Weiner
There is no date on the photo, Moe stands in uniform by a sign.
GLC09414.1652
There is no date on the photo. Moe stands in his shorts standing by a hose. This is possibly taken at the same time as GLC09414.1654
GLC09414.1653
In this undated photo Moe is in his shorts standing outside. This is possibly taken at the same time as GLC09414.1653
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Photograph Alvin Greenfield
Alvin stands in between two other airmen in uniform.
GLC09414.1655
March 1943
Photograph of Alvin Greenfield
Al stands to the far left in a group with four other unidentified men. They are wearing long coats on the Boardwalk at Atlantic City
GLC09414.1656
1 March 1938
Photograph of unidentified man
Photograph of unidentified man on Miami Beach kneeling in the sand.
GLC09414.1657
9 November 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe indulges in more memories of the trips they've taken together. He also writes that he loves Sylvia more now than when they were first married.
GLC09414.1249
7 December 1944
Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
GLC09414.1282
26 December 1944
Moe says he has been guarding German prisoners for the past three days, and has a hard time believing that they have hurt people. He describes them as meek as lambs. But at the same time he has no sympathy for them.
GLC09414.1296
7 January 1945
Becker, David, fl. 1943-1945
to Moe Weiner
This letter is from Moe's nephew. He thanks Moe for the gifts. He also draws a picture of a German general on the last page.
GLC09414.1682
2001
Play Summary
This is a summary of the play "Picnic" it most likely belonged to Sylvia Weiner, as the production was in the 2001 season.
GLC09414.1683
17 May 2001
Theater Ticket
2 tickets to a performance of the Merchant of Venice for Sylvia Weiner. The play took place at the Stratford Festival of Canada.
GLC09414.1684
Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942
A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.
GLC09414.1685
23 April 1943
Bernie, fl. 1943
Bernie writes that he is sorry he hasn't written sooner, he thought he had lost Sylvia's address but recently found it. He mentions that he is expecting his parents to visit at the end of April.
GLC09414.1686
28 February 1929
Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam complains about army life. He also tells a humorous story about his quest for shoes that fit properly, in the end he has four pairs of shoes.
GLC09414.1687
27 August 1929
Moe wishes Sylvia a happy birthday from Switzerland where he is on furlough, and asks her to call. She wrote on the back that she could not get a call through.
GLC09414.1688
Lil, fl. 1929-1945
Lil writes that she tried to contact Sylvia several times by phone but was unsuccessful. She also says she did get the message that Moe is in Oregon, and asks Sylvia to confirm the address.
GLC09414.1689
Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995
to Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Madeline writes that she contacted the telephone company and explained the past due bills, the company agreed to wait until they returned. She also reports that she cleaned the garage and rearranged the bedroom. Madeline provides a drawing of the new...
GLC09414.1690
Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.
GLC09414.1691
Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions...
GLC09414.1692
Birthday poem
A birthday poem for Sylvia. Written on plain piece of paper.
GLC09414.1693
Marge, fl. 1943
Marge writes that the ration board only gave blue points for some reason. She asks Sylvia to do her a favor and call the ration board and complain about insufficient stamps for meat and butter. She says both are needed to help Joe who is still very...
GLC09414.1694
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