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13 August 1945
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia writes that she hopes there might be another atomic bomb because the "Japanese deserve it."
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14 August 1945
It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.
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16 August 1945
Sylvia describes the revelry that is taking place now that the war is over. This letter is missing pages
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20 August 1945
Sylvia talks about where they might live in the future, and if they can match what they had before they were evicted.
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23 August 1945
Sylvia says she cannot stand the waiting period between now and when he comes home. She also admits to being a bit jealous that he gets to visit so many places.
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25 August 1945
Sylvia informs him that she no longer works for the War Assistance Unit. This letter is missing pages.
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24 September 1945
Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.
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2 October 1945
Sylvia is in the process of moving.
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3 October 1945
This postcard features a depiction of a late fall with trees of brown and orange leaves. Sylvia sent this as a reminder that this is Moe's favorite season.
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Sylvia discusses her day and mentions the enclosed card that she purchased from J.J O'Brien's a local store. The card is GLC09414.0677.
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4 October 1945
Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.
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7 October 1945
Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.
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10 October 1945
Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.
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1929-1945
Sylvia mentions Ethel, and says she will respond to Moe's letters later. This is a letter fragment with just the last page of the letter.
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27 November 1945
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
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Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.
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Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.
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Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.
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Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.
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15 March 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe explains he has been training. He also says Sylvia is "the core of his being, his reason for living and the only thing that matters a damn to me."
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5 May 1943
Moe encloses a photo of him with Frances Xavier and a negative of him standing on the steps. He writes that he also enclosed a flower. He says Sylvia should feel free to enjoy Lobster Cantonese without him.
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4 May 1943
Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.
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6 May 1943
Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.
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8 May 1943
Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.
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9 May 1943
Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.
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