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17 January 1945
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia talks about the news she has heard about the Russians advancing.
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22 January 1945
Sylvia writes that she is happy to hear about the Russians, then responds to Moe's letters.
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21 February 1945
Sylvia heard that Moe is out of the danger area through Marge. She also responds to his letters and remarks on the good job the Russians have done.
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2 March 1945
This note is within a card that features a Russian couple in traditional costume. The card was "Produced for Russian War Relief, Inc." Within the note Sylvia thanks Moe for the perfume he sent her again.
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18 March 1945
Sylvia saw a man from the Red Cross speak about his activities in England.
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20 March 1945
Sylvia has heard that Russia is getting "soft." She also answers a series of letters in chronological order.
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22 April 1945
Sylvia spent time with Bess, Mad and Ben. She heard that the Russians are in Berlin.
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25 April 1945
Sylvia talks of how she has adapted to living with her mother again, she mentions Hitler and the war. She also talked to Sara Tatt.
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27 April 1945
Sylvia heard that the American allies and the Russians have met.
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30 April 1945
Sylvia notes Mussolini's death.
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11 May 1945
Sylvia is currently reading an interesting book about the people of Germany.
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17 May 1945
Sylvia went to a Swedish restaurant, and learned that Alvin is giving up his furlough because he wants to travel around Europe.
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20 October 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe discusses different ideas and theories concerning the Germans.
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21 May 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia responds to Moe mentioning German propaganda and other politics.
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8 June 1945
Sylvia reports that someone who applied for selective service was ruled to have a schizoid personality, wishes Moe well on his furlough to England.
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10 July 1945
Sylvia spoke about the Servicemen's Wives of the United Nations of which she is a member.
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25 July 1945
Sylvia reacts to learning that Moe was almost sent to Glasgow.
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5 August 1945
Sylvia explains the kind of work she is currently doing with American citizens who return to their native countries, like the Japanese-Americans they are currently caring for.
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9 August 1945
Sylvia notes the all-encompassing topic of the atomic bomb. She also and notes that Sybil (Alvin's wife) is better with her father than her own mother.
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10 August 1945
Sylvia notes the end of the war.
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13 August 1945
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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15 May 1943
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
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30 May 1943
Moe's roommates are on a date so he is free to write to Sylvia. He said they have not yet given out ratings in their platoon, but when they do he hopes he will be made a T-4. He believes more soldiers should be educated as to what this war is about.
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