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2 October 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe described the farewell banquet, and how he went to a cafe afterwards. He also visited Marty in the hospital, and went to the movies the next night.
GLC09414.1512
11 October 1945
Moe notes that yesterday was the 18th anniversary of his start in government service. He writes that they are in the area where Van Gogh supposedly did a lot of painting. He will not be able to write after the 14th, and comments that he is no longer...
GLC09414.1517
1929-1945
Moe reports that he is preparing for movie night, and that he visited Marty in his barracks and played gin rummy.
GLC09414.1521
4 March 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin writes that there is a group of boys from out West that sing cowboy songs and they can sing really well.
GLC09414.1534
24 July 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Mad and Ben
Sylvia is writing from writing from Ft. Lewis. She says she is glad the refrigerator got fixed., and wishes she could take it home along with the cabin (illustrates this in pictures). She also writes that Moe is more reserved than usual, but expects...
GLC09414.1547
1 April 1945
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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.
GLC09414.0557
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.
GLC09414.0558
6 April 1945
Sylvia went to Lillian Ruff's house where they have a comprehensive catalogue of recordings to choose from.
GLC09414.0562
9 May 1945
Sylvia listened to the radio and described the music and programs in support of the war.
GLC09414.0590
10 May 1945
Sylvia had Chinese food and saw a movie with Annie and Bess.
GLC09414.0591
29 May 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and mentions Jack. She also went to the movies later that night.
GLC09414.0611
3 June 1945
Sylvia went to a dinner theater.
GLC09414.0615
12 June 1945
Sylvia says that she is going out with Ruth K. to eat Swedish food and see a Norwegian movie.
GLC09414.0622
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.
GLC09414.0633
9 July 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.
GLC09414.0644
20 July 1945
Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.
GLC09414.0652
19 February 1944
Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945
Bernie's Bugle
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...
GLC09414.1576
30 April 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. In this issue the Dworetsky talks about his new job with the Overseas Film Division. He also responds to letters from his...
GLC09414.1583
10 March 1944
Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890
to children (Sylvia, Mad)
Sylvia's father writes that he heard that aunt Fanny is going into the hospital for treatment. He also says that he thinks David might be going to Julliard one day, and writes that it has been cloudy and rainy lately.
GLC09414.1587
Rosalinda Program
Moe often sent the program of the play he attended with the letters that he describes them in.
GLC09414.1604
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
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.
GLC09414.1262
24 November 1944
Moe has moved to another part of town. He describes the room he is in. He says they are now closer to the town. When they arrived they found a special dinner waiting for them. He also reports that he watched Katherine Hepburn movies.
GLC09414.1263
3 December 1944
Moe reports that the lights went out as he was shaving. He later went to the movies with Jack. He also comments that he still has not received any packages.
GLC09414.1273
Moe says they are still confined, so Jack and him were unable to see the movie they wanted to last night.
GLC09414.1274
7 December 1944
Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.
GLC09414.1281
Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
GLC09414.1282
11 December 1944
Moe says he moved again but is still in town. He saw an Ingrid Bergman film, and is glad she got the flowers he ordered for her.
GLC09414.1285
12 December 1944
Moe writes that it was very cold last night. He says the fellows are still shook up over Ingrid Bergman. He also mentioned that the company was given a lecture, and that he is really glad she has a friend in Ethel.
GLC09414.1287
14 December 1944
Moe reports that he went to the G.I show, and went to the movies the next night. He wonders how all the people they know are in the army are doing.
GLC09414.1289
1 January 1945
Moe says the news from the front continues to show a reduction in the German bulge. He liked Sylvia's reproduction of their living room in one of her letters, and thanks her for the money she sent.
GLC09414.1299
21 December 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
GLC07705.245
29 October 1944
Sylvia describes an evening at the theater.
GLC09414.0423
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
[1908-1920]
Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926
Bust length portrait of Native American man
Inscribed "631 Surrounded" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.21
The man, identified as a San Carlos Apache, is wrapped in a blanket, holding a bow and arrows. Inscribed "573 Nethla" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.22
Half length portrait of a Native American man
Inscribed "586 Long Knife-Sword" in ink on verso, possibly the name of the man in the image.
GLC03911.08.23
Half length seated portrait of a Native American man
Inscribed "658 Many Coups" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.24
1908-1920
Bust portrait of a Native American man
Inscribed "639 Chief Two Moons" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.25
Inscribed "798 Bull Snake" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.26
Bust portrait of a Native American man with long braids
Stamped "732" on verso.
GLC03911.08.27
Inscribed " 674 'Mountain Chief.' Blackfoot." in pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.28
Inscribed "791 Bull Don't Fall Down" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.29
Half length portrait of a Native American man in profile
Inscribed "746 Little Wolf" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.30
Native American man with tall headdress, and holding a wooden horse. Inscribed "671" in pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.31
Half length seated portrait of a Native American man in profile
Inscribed "541 Black Weasel" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.32
Inscribed "661 Running Fisher" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.33
Native American wearing a horned headdress, and holding a bow and arrow. Inscribed "23" in blue pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.34
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