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27 December 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond mentions that he had run into someone he had trained with in Edgewood. He recalls his first meeting with Estelle. Written en route to the Philippines
GLC09120.554
22 December 1944
Diamond writes that life is wonderful of late, "enjoying myself to the fullest extent of the articles of war - Written en route to the Philippines
GLC09120.555
18 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe thinks back to how the war began. When reports of Italian and German intervention first came out, everyone cried "Propaganda." He laments the fact that if only proper steps could have been taken at the proper time, the war could have been...
GLC09414.1144
6 June 1944
Moe read in the papers that Rome has been taken. He finally managed to hook up Jack's radio. He remembers how he used to envy Sylvia because on Saturdays he still had to wake up at the usual time.
GLC09414.1108
7 June 1944
Moe comments that Sylvia has not received any mail from him in a week and Moe thinks it may been deliberately upheld because of the current situation. He feels badly about the Polish situation. He is glad she is warming to the idea of living in the...
GLC09414.1109
2 October 1931
Wolman, Paul C., fl. 1930-1931
[Certificate of registration presented to William McChesney Muth]
Countersigned by Paul C. Wolman and R.B. Hardy, Jr. Presented to Muth on his fifteenth birthday anniversary by his father, G. Harry Muth. Document explains that each copy of the book in which this document was originally bound is registered in the...
GLC07810.107
17 May 1935
Todd, Beatrice, fl. 1935
to Harry K. Weymer
Authenticating "Against Hoarding," a draft of a speech or commentary by Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills. Includes Mills's signature in pencil. Todd was Mills's secretary.
GLC02977.01
1945
Henley, Raymond D., fl. 1945-1953
[Purple heart medal, World War II]
In original case.
GLC06567.03
1945 circa
[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]
Album of World War II marine. Many photos are missing from the album. Only a few remain. Some have notes on the back.
GLC06567.04
1934-1963
Southern, Neta Snook, 1896-1991
Diary of Neta Snook Southern
This daily diary book primarily includes lists and notes regarding Snook Southern's farm and home. The diary is used sporadically for a nineteen year period. Also included with the diary are various newspaper clippings and receipts.
GLC07243.003
11 February 1945
Moe compares his recent Sunday to a Sunday at home. He writes that the boys went to see "Barber in Seville," He also says he is glad that Sylvia liked the perfume he sent.
GLC09414.1699
12 February 1945
Moe writes that it will be a busy week as the company is having another party, among other things. He thinks Sylvia's father should stay in Florida for the rest of the winter.
GLC09414.1700
22 February 1945
Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.
GLC09414.1709
23 February 1945
Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.
GLC09414.1710
13 February 1945
Moe writes that Spring is in the air. He watched the French people dressed up for Mardi Gras, and saw a Bob Hope movie.
GLC09414.1701
14 February 1945
Moe reports that there has been very good weather lately. He visited the Municipal Library and went to a revue. He tells Sylvia not to worry about a house "wifely" existence any time soon.
GLC09414.1702
15 February 1945
Moe apologizes for forgetting to mention Valentine's Day. Today, however is the day of the company party. The weather has turned and it is now much colder.
GLC09414.1703
16 February 1945
Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.
GLC09414.1704
18 February 1945
Moe describes a show he went to called "Chauson D' Amour."
GLC09414.1705
19 February 1945
Moe writes that the winter is practically over. He also tells Sylvia to stop worrying about what her boss thinks of her.
GLC09414.1706
20 February 1945
Moe was able to see two shows this week. He also played ping pong with Jack at the Red Cross, and requests Sylvia send him a zippo lighter.
GLC09414.1707
21 February 1945
Moe complains about the soldiers that complain about everything even though they haven't even been overseas that long. He also mentions that he had to listen to a reading of the Articles of War.
GLC09414.1708
18 January 1944
"Baptism of fire" letter. First air raid encounter with Japanese bombers. Year on letter is 1943 but content indicates it was written in 1944.
GLC09120.560
1944
109 Bound Photographs of the 58th Bomb Wing Missions Against Japan, India-China-Tinian, 6/16/1944-8/14/1945. [Decimalized .001-.109]
109 photographs chronicling the bombing missions of the 58th Bomb Wing. These missions were against Japan during World War II. Many of the missions have a before mission look at the area, a during mission image and an image depicting the area after...
GLC09595
15 February 1943
Miller, Ruth, 1943-?
Order to report for induction
A notice informing Moe Weiner that he has been selected for training and service in the army.
GLC09414.1530
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
GLC09414.1654
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
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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