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28 February 1929
Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943
to Sylvia Weiner
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
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
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
1929-1945
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
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
Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995
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
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
17 March 1929
Marge writes that they are now in Revere. She hopes Sylvia is adjusting to life without Moe. She is looking forward to going back to New York.
GLC09414.1695
Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000
to Mom and Pop (Moe's parents)
Pepi writes that Willie is probably going to Panama, but she is worried about the store they own, and does not want to leave it. She sends 10 dollars, and invites her parents over.
GLC09414.1696
18 February 1944
Bess, fl. 1944
Poem
A poem about how busy Bess is "here I am again Moe/Always on the go Moe..."
GLC09414.1676
22 September 1929
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
to Moe Weiner
Joe reports that the stores are getting some reputation and Geo. O'Brien is getting transferred into the law division. He wonders how Moe will handle getting orders from his wife after being a Sgt. He mentions that he has been asked to spend 20% of...
GLC09414.1677
19 July 1929
Dworken, Archie, fl. 1944
Archie writes that he is somewhere in California. He just learned that Moe is now a corporal. He also mentions that he heard from Bea.
GLC09414.1678
Rose, fl. 1944
Rose reports on her visit with Sylvia. She drew a picture of her, Sylvia and Sarah sitting at the table "in varying states of undress" and laments there are no men to appreciate this.
GLC09414.1679
Ed, fl. 1944
Ed is glad that Moe is home. He has heard Nat Klotz was rejected from the army because of a spinal operation he had. Ed hopes that Moe will be assigned close to home, and his loved ones.
GLC09414.1680
Maugel, Bess, fl. 1944
Bess writes a poem about what Moe means to her. She starts the poem by telling Moe that Sylvia ordered her to write this.
GLC09414.1681
1940-1945
[Girl with cat]
Found behind photograph of Hildring family (GLC06196.202).
GLC06196.202.04
circa 1941
[Burning aircraft carrier flying American flag]
Color image of a burning aircraft carrier flying American flag. Additional American vessel in foreground. Japanese text in caption on right hand side.
GLC09552.09
[Vessel under attack with Japanese planes flying overhead]
Color image of a vessel under attack with Japanese planes flying overhead. Japanese text in caption on right hand side.
GLC09552.10
30 April 1941
Japan Cabinet Printing Bureau
General Map of Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere and Pacific Ocean
Map of territories included in the Japanese propaganda concept, the "Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere." The concept promoted the cultural and economic unity of the region by a self-sufficient bloc of Asian nations led by the Japanese and free...
GLC09552.11
8 May 1945
Davis, T. J., fl. 1945
to All concerned
Reports congratulations from King George.
GLC05622.05.01
10 May 1945
to All Concerned
Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.
GLC05622.05.02
1945
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to All Members of the Allied Expeditionary Force
Eisenhower bids farewell to the allied expeditionary force. He is relinquishing command. He conveys his gratitude and admiration.
GLC05622.05.03
1933-1945
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
[Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]
Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee...
GLC09693
21 January 1942
American Red Cross
"Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors"
One document issued by the American Red Cross, dated January 21, 1942. The document is entitled "Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors." Outlines a new policy that facilities are now "prepared here-after to accept blood donations from...
GLC09745.01
1923-1943
[Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1943][Decimalized .01-.02]
Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins dated 1923-1943. The first album contains images of Jenkins while stationed in various bases throughout the world. Contains images of military life on base as well as visiting heritage sites. The...
GLC09596
1937-1963
Various
[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]
672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...
GLC09611
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