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5 February 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
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.
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.
GLC09414.1482
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
Unknown
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
circa 1933
Benet, Stephen V. (1898-1943)
to Mr. Lally
Affirms that "Five Men and Pompey" was his first published work. States that "We had a sketch of John Dos Passos in 'Books' recently, and there will be others. I don't know when or if we'll get together in book form." In 1933 Benet and his wife...
GLC04463.10
1934
Cunard, Nancy (1896-1965)
Negro anthology made by Nancy Cunard 1931-1933
Published by Cunard at Wishart & Company in London, England. In the foreword, Cunard states "It was necessary to make this book ... for the recording of the struggles and achievements, the persecutions and the revolts against them, of the Negro...
GLC06115
14 November 1942
Astor, Nancy (1879-1964)
to Mr. Wilson
Astor cannot choose a favorite poet; she starts by listing several: Browning, Keats, Kipling, Poe, and Longfellow. Her favorite book to read is the Bible.
GLC05508.023
March 1936
Guest, Edgar A. (1881-1959)
My Creed
A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the...
GLC05508.118
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
21 November 1936
Masters, Edgar Lee (1868-1950)
to Jewell Allen
Masters writes in response to Allen's letter concerning his book "Across Spoon River." He discusses religion and reading, and suggests she read his poem "Prometheus" which was printed in "The Serpent in the Wilderness." He believes her atheism is...
GLC05508.181
13 September 1935
Seton, Ernest T. (1860-1946)
to George Vaughan
Seton writes in response to Vaughan's letter concerning "our spiritual depression" to express hope of the future. He is also publishing an "Indian Bible," containing "the spiritual message of the Red Race" which should be of service to many. Typed...
GLC05508.227
May 1938
League of American Writers
Writers Take Sides
One edition of "Writers Take Sides" published by the League of the American Writers dated May 1938. Contains 418 authors' perspectives on the Spanish Civil War. Includes excerpts from Ernest Hemingway, Dashiell Hammett, Pearl S. Buck, Earl Browder...
GLC09640.109
November 1940
National Urban League
Negro Digest - November 1940
One issue of Negro Digest dated November 1940. Contains writing predominately by African American authors providing representation of the African American experience through essays about historical references and travelling abroad.
GLC09640.206
July 1943
Negro Digest - July 1943
One issue of Negro Digest dated July 1943. Contains writing predominately by African American authors providing representation of the African American experience through essays about historical references and travelling abroad. This issue includes...
GLC09640.207
December 1943
Negro Digest - December 1943
One issue of Negro Digest dated December 1943. Contains writing predominately by African American authors providing representation of the African American experience through essays about historical references and travelling abroad. This issue...
GLC09640.208
July 1944
Negro Digest - July 1944
One issue of Negro Digest dated July 1944. Contains writing predominately by African American authors providing representation of the African American experience through essays about historical references and travelling abroad. This issue includes a...
GLC09640.209
October 1944
Negro Digest - October 1944
One issue of Negro Digest dated October 1944. Contains writing predominately by African American authors providing representation of the African American experience through essays about historical references and travelling abroad. This issue includes...
GLC09640.210.01
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