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1941-1945
Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota
Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota, it features a map of all the training bases in the U.S.
GLC09414.1648
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
1929-1945
Photograph of Moe Weiner
There is no date on the photo, Moe stands in uniform by a sign.
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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
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
September 26, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to John J. Key
The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on 27 September with Key and...
GLC00228.01
5 November 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe received a letter from Marge. He is glad that Joe's condition has improved, and is very surprised that his uncle Irving has the same affliction as her father.
GLC09414.1245
6 November 1944
Moe reports that someone tried to light a fire in the stove and it broke down. He apologizes for the short letters he has been writing lately, and reacts to the news that Lil is pregnant.
GLC09414.1246
7 November 1944
Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.
GLC09414.1247
8 November 1944
Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.
GLC09414.1248
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.
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10 November 1944
Moe reports that he is planning to see a movie. He also says he played four-handed casino. He thanks Sylvia for a package she sent, and writes she will be good to have around next time their car breaks down as she has gotten quite good at diagnosing...
GLC09414.1250
11 November 1944
Moe notes that it is Armistice Day. He mentions the cigarette shortage again, and notes that Sylvia seems to be experiencing a famine where mail is concerned. Marge has sent him a carton of cigarettes but he thinks it will be a long time in coming.
GLC09414.1251
12 November 1944
Moe remarks that when he talked of moving again he meant it would be a very small move, possibly from one town to another. He says he is happy that Sylvia has accepted the fact that a quick homecoming is not to be.
GLC09414.1252
13 November 1944
Moe writes that he received a package of salami from his mother, and shared it with the boys by making sandwiches.
GLC09414.1253
14 November 1944
Moe writes that the French grammar book he has is very good. He also mentions receiving a copy of the Bugle, and refers to "poor Artie."
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15 November 1944
Moe writes that they must be preparing for a harsh winter. He assures Sylvia that the mention of hot fudge sundaes doesn't make his mouth water, because he has had ice cream several times in the last two weeks.
GLC09414.1255
16 November 1944
Moe has heard from Davy who says Lil is coming along in her pregnancy. He also heard from the family that hosted him in England, and from Bess. This letter seems to be missing pages.
GLC09414.1256
17 November 1944
Moe reports that he attempted to do some shopping with Jack but came back empty-handed. He received some strudel from his mother which he shared. He also reports that he must prepare for an inspection tomorrow.
GLC09414.1257
18 November 1944
Moe reports that one of the boys came back from being in Paris for a couple of days. He says everyone wants to go there. He also heard that Olga is taking an apartment for herself.
GLC09414.1258
19 November 1944
Moe writes complaining about one of his jobs which consists of looking over the garbage cans in the mess hall to make sure they don't throw away any edible food. He says he saw a pretty sunrise.
GLC09414.1259
20 November 1944
Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without...
GLC09414.1260
21 November 1944
Moe reports that he went to the symphony. He describes music as one of their bonds.
GLC09414.1261
22 November 1944
Moe went looking for Christmas cards, then saw a movie. He complains about how slow the mail is, and says he will have a snack before going to bed.
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