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30 September 1942
War Department
Sex Hygiene and Venereal Disease
A pamphlet issued by the War Department that gives facts and advice about sexual hygiene and venereal diseases.
GLC09414.1640
22 April 1944
Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945
Bernie's Bugle
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of Robert in uniform. It also includes an application for a war ballot.
GLC09414.1582
19 February 1944
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
to Sylvia Weiner
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
1929-1945
to the Hon. Michael G. Zapson
This is a note thanking Zapson for a photo. It also mentions democrats in Nassau county.
GLC09414.1609
Information For Dependency Allowance Applicants
Official information for Moe's dependent, (Sylvia) on when and how she will receive payments from the army.
GLC09414.1613
Kurtzner, H.M., fl. 1943
Notice informing Moe he is now a soldier in the US Army
Instructions about what will happen now that Moe is a soldier. This letter provides information on what to bring and what items he will be given
GLC09414.1614
Moe Weiner's business card
States his profession as U.S. Customs examiner
GLC09414.1644
7 November 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.
GLC09414.1247
8 November 1944
Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.
GLC09414.1248
20 November 1944
Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without...
GLC09414.1260
29 November 1944
Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.
GLC09414.1269
6 January 1945
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
GLC09414.1304
28 September 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia mentions Roosevelt and Churchill, and responds to letters.
GLC09414.0396
3 October 1944
Sylvia describes mishaps at work, and describes supper and the fish they ate later that night.
GLC09414.0400
11 October 1944
Sylvia describes an incident that kept her late at the office.
GLC09414.0407
20 October 1944
Sylvia discusses a Post War Planning Meeting she attended.
GLC09414.0415
21 October 1944
Sylvia discusses current politics, and mentions the Pro Roosevelt papers.
GLC09414.0417
1 November 1944
Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.
GLC09414.0427
3 November 1944
Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.
GLC09414.0428
6 November 1944
Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.
GLC09414.0432
Sylvia analyzes the election.
GLC09414.0434
02 July 1934
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Lawrence Richey
Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.01
1944
Ministry of Information
The First to be Freed
One pamphlet issued by the Ministry of Information dated 1944, entitled, "The First to be Freed." This is a record of the British military presence in Eritrea and Somalia from 1941-1943.
GLC09640.015
CIO Political Action Committee
A Woman's Guide to Political Action
One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial...
GLC09640.025.01
GLC09640.025.02
The Negro in 1944
One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for...
GLC09640.028.01
GLC09640.028.02
What Every Canvasser Should Know
One pamphlet entitled, "What Every Canvasser Should Know," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Prepared as a canvasser guide for the 1944 elections. Advises canvassers to think in terms of marketing; be active within their...
GLC09640.029
Speakers Manual
One pamphlet entitled, "Speakers Manual," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Advises the reader on the best methods for topic discussion while canvassing.
GLC09640.030
Circa 1945
Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969
The answer is Full Employment
One pamphlet entitled, "The answer is Full Employment" written by Joseph Gaer and Robert K. Lamb with illustrations by William Krokyn dated circa1945. The pamphlet recommends steps towards full employment: equal opportunity; wage rates; unemployment...
GLC09640.039
November 1941
Federal Housing Administration
A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment for Cities in the United States
One pamphlet entitled "A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment for Cities in the United States," dated November 1941. Printed by the Federal Housing Administration. Item includes recommendations for housing programs in impoverished metropolitan areas. The...
GLC09640.070.01
Insert from "A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment For Cities in the United States." States the purpose of the handbook, and underlying principles, organization, and suggestions to the reader to further understand contents of the handbook.
GLC09640.070.02
Foot, Michael, 1913-2010
Did you read Your M.P.? Brendan & Beverly
One book entitled, "Brendan & Beverly" by "Cassius" (Michael Foot) reimagining a conversation between a Neville Chamberlain supporter and a Winston Churchill supporter. They are characterized as Mr. Tadpole and Mr. Taper seen in a previous book by...
GLC09640.071
1943
His Majesty's Stationery Office
Report of the British Council, 1943-1944
One booklet entitled, "Report of the British Council, 1943-1944," dated 1943. Report contains accomplishments completed by the British Council overseas and domestically. Contains images of activities such as English classes in foreign countries...
GLC09640.080
1941
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP Annual Report for 1941
One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1941." Content in item: national defense, armed forces, educational and legal defense, segregation and discrimination, lynching, government branches, scholarships, memorials, and finances of NAACP.
GLC09640.123.01
GLC09640.123.02
1940-1958
Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992
Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]
Collection of papers concerning the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard. This collection consists of 147 items. The main topics included in the collection are; the surrender of Japan and legal concerns of this surrender, Dever Spencer Byard's...
GLC09930
1944, 1949, 1951
Wiltse, Charles M., 1907-?
John C. Calhoun Nationalist [with] ... Nullifier [with] ... Sectionalist Vol 1
GLC00267.023.01
John C. Calhoun Nationalist [with] ... Nullifier [with] ... Sectionalist Vol 2
GLC00267.023.02
1945
Randall, J .G. (James Garfield), 1881-1953
Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg vol 1
First two volumes of a four volume set. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc. in Binghampton, New York. Dedicated "To Ruth, whose unfailing help and interest illumined the labor of these pages." Details the...
GLC00267.279.01
Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg vol 2
GLC00267.279.02
1938
United States Housing Authority
What the Housing Act Can do for Your City
One pamphlet entitled, "What the Housing Act Can do for Your City," dated 1938. Item concerns of the details of the United States Housing Act: created by Congress to address poor living conditions and unemployment; a plan to assist local public...
GLC09640.318
December 1939
Wood, Edith Elmer, 1871-1945
Introduction to Housing Facts and Principles.
One item entitled, "Introduction to Housing Facts and Principles," by Edith Elmer Wood dated December 1939. Item relays various aspects of the housing situation in the lates 1930s: living conditions of Americans, health rates affected by poor housing...
GLC09640.319
26 November 1945
The Imperial Diet
One document entitled The Imperial Diet dated November 26, 1945. A list of the committees and members of the Diet.
GLC09930.15
December 1945
[Abolishment of Certain Political Parties, Associations, Societies and Other Organizations]
One document regarding the "Abolishment of Certain Political Parties, Associations, Societies and Other Organizations" dated December 1945. Includes policies of why organizations are to be disbanded as well as an appendix listing the organizations in...
GLC09930.16
14 February 1936
National Negro Congress
The Official Proceedings of the National Negro Congress
One pamphlet entitled, "The Official Proceedings of the National Negro Congress," dated February 14, 1936. Item gives an account of the first meeting of the National Negro Congress (NNC); delves into its founding; a speech by the the president of the...
GLC09640.189.01
GLC09640.189.02
3 June 1944
West, George A., 1921-2007
to Mildred West
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 3, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about how she feels with the medicine. Mentions the weather. Details the Lend-Lease Act.
GLC09951.01.108
1935
Waite, Henry Matson, 1869-1944
P.W.A. in Action
One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure...
GLC09879
1955
McGraw, B.T., fl. 1955
Urban Renewal
One pamphlet entitled "Urban Renewal" by B.T. McGraw dated 1955. Document relates to creating a federal program to improve housing standard in "slum areas," and "deteriorating neighborhoods." Also details how segregation does not benefit the economic...
GLC09640.234
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