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24 September 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond uses his reading of Montaigne's "Essays" to try and solve Estelle's friend Jan's "problem".
GLC09120.513
28 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe mentions a magazine he has been reading that is like Reader's Digest. He also recommends the book, "They Shall Not Sleep." and reports that there was a baseball game after work.
GLC09414.1155
13 August 1944
Moe was reading "How Green Was My Valley?" he also went to a U.S.O show with Jack, but said it wasn't very good. He imagined that they walked over the bridge and had a soda.
GLC09414.1171
Moe went in search of a French grammar book as he intends to study the language. He later saw a movie. He believes Mad and Ben are in Sylvia's debt.
GLC09414.1209
25 September 1944
Moe is confused by the French grammar book he found as it is in French. He and Jack will start with the simple conjugations, but asks Sylvia to send a French grammar book if she has one since one in English would be easier.
GLC09414.1210
5 October 1944
Moe went to town with Jack, drank brandy and watched a couple of Frenchmen playing cards. He writes in response to Sylvia's request for culture notes. Moe reports that some of the soldiers try to speak to girls on the street, but that in respectable...
GLC09414.1220
17 October 1944
Moe is currently reading "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." He also mentions that he knows that his parents want to give him something and knowing they may deny themselves of something makes him feel humble.
GLC09414.1227
11 November 1943
Moe writes that Sylvia should type all her letters as he has to strain to read them. He requests that she send him some sweets.
GLC09414.0815
21 December 1943
Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.
GLC09414.0868
1929-1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.
GLC09414.0684
Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.
GLC09414.0686
Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.
GLC09414.0687
1 July 1943
Moe writes that he has enclosed a Mark Twain story from Mystery Magazine for Sylvia. This letter is written on Hotel Senator stationary.
GLC09414.0736
31 December 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.
GLC09414.0896
4 January 1944
Moe didn't think "Connecticut Yankee" would have that effect on Sylvia. He can't believe it made her cry. The rest of the letter is not clear.
GLC09414.0907
16 January 1944
Moe hints that it's time to ask for groceries. He says he brought along a book of poems to keep him company.
GLC09414.0942
17 January 1944
Moe responds to letters, reminiscing about the book they read at El Rancho and comments that he liked Sylvia's joke.
GLC09414.0944
3 February 1944
Moe comments that he read a great book called "Ministry of Fear."
GLC09414.0978
4 May 1944
Moe writes that "Ten Little Niggers" was a nice gory murder mystery. He got back on the bus and decided that birds must be wise because they fly south for the winter.
GLC09414.1075
Moe writes that Sylvia should use the money returned for a new suit. He also heard that Jay was accepted for the Navy. Tonight he and Jack have tickets for the Agatha Christie play, "Ten Little Niggers."
GLC09414.1076
14 May 1944
Moe understands Sylvia's nervousness when it comes to writing reports for the first time as he has had to write many over the years. He is also glad that her workplace is only a couple blocks from Union Square where lots of good shopping is.
GLC09414.1086
16 February 1945
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia writes about how on the way to the lecture she stopped at a bar and read a book on the psycho. While there she was approached by a strange woman who talked about her mother's impact on her.
GLC09414.0517
11 February 1941
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
to Katharine Cornell
Keller writes to reminisce about two days spent at Cornell's home reading literature and discussing spiritual growth.
GLC05508.153.01
24 January 1945
Moe report that he studied some French and added a few vocabulary words to his repertoire. He writes that the Russians continue to go forward, and that he went to the photographer's to see how the proofs came out.
GLC09414.1317
5 February 1945
Moe says he read a book about abolitionists. He also says he enjoyed Sylvia's description of the Rosenblum home, though it sounds like they have too many hobbies.
GLC09414.1329
5 March 1945
Moe went to the movies with Jack, and ran into four ladies from the party. As a result he used his pocket dictionary (French-English) that evening. They shared oranges, wine and pie with the women. He also went to visit his friend in the hospital...
GLC09414.1343
14 March 1945
Moe heard from Jim who has had an appendectomy. He is sorry to hear Joe has had another relapse. He and Jack plan to visit the Frenchwoman they met at the party in order to practice their French again.
GLC09414.1352
15 March 1945
Moe practiced a little French and gave an English lesson last night. He tried French coffee and was not impressed. He says he is glad Sylvia got the Valentine's day flowers he sent her.
GLC09414.1353
31 March 1945
Moe writes that after classes, he went over to Madame Laguire's for a French lesson. He says he is ashamed he knows as little as he does. He is glad Sylvia introduced the girls to Armenian food.
GLC09414.1368
27 April 1945
Moe went to Madame Sognils for a French-English lesson with her daughter. The next day after reading some of Sylvia's letters, he played ping pong with Abe.
GLC09414.1389
28 May 1945
Moe mentions his reading material. He also mentions visiting Chaddersford, outside of Southampton.
GLC09414.1420
13 August 1945
Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1478
17 August 1945
Moe read that realistically it may take 3 or 4 months to go home now that the war is over. He likes Sylvia telling him that her mother tried to talk to her as she was writing, and that she said Hanto, the Japanese word for Good Night. Written at...
GLC09414.1482
29 April 1945
Sylvia just finished a twenty page paper which she describes briefly.
GLC09414.0583
11 May 1945
Sylvia is currently reading an interesting book about the people of Germany.
GLC09414.0592
24 May 1945
Sylvia mentions that she got a new book from the library called Traumatic Neurosis.
GLC09414.0608
23 June 1945
Sylvia listened to a baseball game, then went up to the roof to relax. She is now practicing French.
GLC09414.0635
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
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.
GLC09414.1585
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."
GLC09414.1254
7 December 1944
Moe says Sylvia's descriptions of the East side bring it back vividly for him. He also asks for a subscription to the New York Times. He says he still hopes to see Paris one day, but he hasn't had time to study French.
GLC09414.1276
June 19, 1944
Moe and Jack sat down and tried to teach themselves French with the grammar book they got, but Moe does not think he will ever acquire a French accent.
GLC09414.1286
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
13 February 1944
Sidelines
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Sidelines." It is likely a piece torn from a book jacket.
GLC09993.381.02
13 March 1944
Book-Of-The-Month Club
[Book club membership card]
One book club membership card belonging to Daniel B. Landau which includes his membership number.
GLC09993.427.02
3 April 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Darling
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 3, 1944. Pertains to finding time to write letters to her and reading "The Big Rock Candy Mountain," by Wallace Stevens.
GLC09662.561
2 February 1945
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated February 2, 1945. Pertains to her visit to Sanitorium, coverage of their division over the radio and books he's reading.
GLC09662.654
12 February 1945
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated February 12, 1945. Describes the toll that the war has taken on him.
GLC09662.657
3 December 1943
to Dearest
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated Somewhere in England, December 3, 1943. Relates to receiving a book from her and his opinions on reading.
GLC09662.499
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