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to Sylvia Weiner
12 November 1943
Mooney, Pat, fl. 1943
2 Technician Fourth Grade badges sent by Pat Mooney. The badges are brown and green
GLC09414.1566
12 December 1943
Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam mentions that he just got back from bivouacking. He is learning about what others are doing on the battlefield. He also learned how to use a rifle and machine gun.
GLC09414.1567
homemade map to Lillian and Frank's house
December 18, 1943
Polgar, Lillian, fl. 1943
Hand drawn and colored map to Lillian and Frank Polgar's house. On the left of the drawing there are notes that say housewarming, and fifth wedding anniversary.
GLC09414.1568
to John G. Volker
December 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Christmas greeting card written by Sylvia and sending Moe's regards. The envelope is addressed to John G. Volker
GLC09414.1569
8 June 1945
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin writes that he feels strange about being overseas. He writes that the mail situation is really bad. He also mentions Sybil.
GLC09414.1570
to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield
January 16, 1945
Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.
GLC09414.1571
4 July 1945
Alvin writes that the weather has held up the ship that is bound for the U.S.
GLC09414.1572
Bernie's Bugle
January 29, 1944
Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Michael Dworken
GLC09414.1573
February 5, 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son, and writes about the Soviet Union.
GLC09414.1574
February 12, 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes another photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son. It also includes a pregnancy...
GLC09414.1575
February 19, 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...
GLC09414.1576
February 26, 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that Archie's unit got the Presidential Citation.
GLC09414.1577
4 March 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that Dworetsky's infant son was able to stand for the first time.
GLC09414.1578
11 March 1944
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 fashion column in which Dworetsky describes his own suits.
GLC09414.1579
1 April 1944
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 the Dworetsky sitting at his typewriter.
GLC09414.1580
9 April 1944
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 Dworetsky's infant son in his 1944 model carriage.
GLC09414.1581
22 April 1944
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
30 April 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. In this issue the Dworetsky talks about his new job with the Overseas Film Division. He also responds to letters from his...
GLC09414.1583
January 30, 1944
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
Gellis writes there is nothing unusual going on. As usual Marty and Moe are playing gin rummy. He mentions that he got very homesick when they first came to England.
GLC09414.1584
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
to Mrs. Malcolm
February 23, 1944
Sylvia writes a thank you letter for the hospitality Mrs. Malcolm displayed towards Moe. She writes that she is sure he would not have had such a good time on furlough if it has not been for Mrs. Malcolm.
GLC09414.1586
to children (Sylvia, Mad)
10 March 1944
Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890
Sylvia's father writes that he heard that aunt Fanny is going into the hospital for treatment. He also says that he thinks David might be going to Julliard one day, and writes that it has been cloudy and rainy lately.
GLC09414.1587
to Sylvia and Mad
March 16, 1944
Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.
GLC09414.1588
to Sylvia
March 31, 1944
Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.
GLC09414.1589
to Mr. and Mrs. Weiner
5 April 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe writes that it is about time he wrote a letter. He also asks about Marge and Joe.
GLC09414.1590
8 May 1944
Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.
GLC09414.1591
7 July 1944
Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944
Jack thanks Sylvia for the postcard of midtown New York. He says he can't wait to try all the new places Sylvia writes about in her letters.
GLC09414.1592
3 December 1945
This is a newsletter written for Moe and five other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This is the final issue, and features a welcome home sign for Archie.
GLC09414.1593
1929-1945
Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000
Pepi writes that she is very glad that Moe is coming home. She has decided to be happy which means overlooking Willie's (her husband) faults and accepting him for who he is. She also mentions that she and Adele got together recently without fighting.
GLC09414.1594
8 August 1944
Gellis complains about being sent to France. He also mentions that he lost weight.
GLC09414.1595
12 August 1944
Jack writes that his foot is completely healed. He says they usually snack on food Sylvia has sent. He also tells her to refrain from asking personal questions in her letters because he shows them to Moe.
GLC09414.1596
25 September 1944
Jack writes that while he misses looking at New York girls, French women are very satisfying to look at. He also says that in the army you eat together, sleep together and work together and yet somehow manage to stand each other.
GLC09414.1597
19 October 1944
Jack, Mad's ex-husband, is very concerned about David and his whereabouts. He writes that it is not unreasonable of him to have regular updates on David. He also wants to know David's current address.
GLC09414.1598
23 November 1944
Vandervelde, Iris, fl. 1944
This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.
GLC09414.1599
part of a bracelet or necklace.
Appears to be part of a broken bracelet or necklace with a charm in a strange shape.
GLC09414.1600
get well soon card
A unsigned get well soon card, the is no indication who it's to or from. The cover features a flower.
GLC09414.1601
pictures of mock battle at Fort Lewis
28 August 1943
This clipping was most likely sent from Moe to Sylvia, to illustrate the training they do at Fort Lewis.
GLC09414.1602
Pre-application Form for National Service Life Insurance
This is Moe's pre-application form for national service life insurance. It includes address, birthday, enlistment date, Sylvia's information and his mother's information.
GLC09414.1603
Rosalinda Program
Moe often sent the program of the play he attended with the letters that he describes them in.
GLC09414.1604
Oxford-What to do and how to see it
When Moe went to Oxford he must have sent this guide to Sylvia along with one of his letters.
GLC09414.1605
listing of service stations throughout US
A card that lists service stations in the US and in Canada.
GLC09414.1607
to the Hon. Michael G. Zapson
This is a note thanking Zapson for a photo. It also mentions democrats in Nassau county.
GLC09414.1609
to unknown
This is a fragment (torn page) of a letter that mention Jim's address and refers to Archie
GLC09414.1610
Moe wonders whether Archie has been shipped out yet. He says he is glad Sylvia and Rose are hitting it off. This is pages 5-7 of a letter.
GLC09414.1611
to Moe Weiner
Sylvia describes Frank and Lillian's house at great length. She says she met Ben's kid brother, and spoke to Marge. This is page 2 of a letter that Sylvia wrote at work
GLC09414.1612
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
Notice informing Moe he is now a soldier in the US Army
Kurtzner, H.M., fl. 1943
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
Bank Statement
2 December 1942 - 8 March 1943
Bank statement of account for Moe and Sylvia Weiner at the Hellenic Bank Trust Company.
GLC09414.1615
Order for checks
3 December 1942
A slip ordering 20 checks
GLC09414.1616
Check
5 December 1942
Check for Abraham Straus Inc. for $12.81
GLC09414.1617
4 December 1942
Check for Danbelle for $9.80
GLC09414.1618
Check for R. Weiner for $45.00
GLC09414.1619
21 November 1942
Check for Sam Seidman for $18.62
GLC09414.1620
December 19, 1942
Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00
GLC09414.1621
30 December 1942
Check for New York Telephone Co. for $4.72
GLC09414.1622
Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $0.82
GLC09414.1623
Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.58
GLC09414.1624
January 19, 1943
Check for Abraham and Straus Inc. for $14.94
GLC09414.1625
January 20, 1943
Check for New York Telephone Co. for $5.86
GLC09414.1626
January 25, 1943
Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $2.92
GLC09414.1627
GLC09414.1628
Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $1.22
GLC09414.1629
February 23, 1943
Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.24
GLC09414.1630
Check for New York Telephone Co. for $5.14
GLC09414.1631
February 20, 1943
Check for Brooklyn Life Insurance for $1.61
GLC09414.1632
GLC09414.1633
Bill
6 April 1943
New York Telephone Co.
Bill from New York Telephone Co. for $9.44
GLC09414.1634
16 April 1943
Brooklyn Edison Co.
Bill from Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.85
GLC09414.1635
4 March 1943
Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $2.02
GLC09414.1636
February 27, 1943
Check for Madeline Bickor for $10.00
GLC09414.1637
Checkbook for Moe and Sylvia Weiner
5 December 1942 - 4 March 1943
Hellenic Bank Trust Company
Balanced checkbook for Moe and Sylvia Weiner from December 5, 1942 until March 4, 1943
GLC09414.1638
Postcard from Chicago Illinois
A un-mailed postcard that features a bright Greetings from Chicago, in which the word Chicago has different scenes from Chicago in the letters.
GLC09414.1641
[Piece of wallpaper]
A piece of Marge's wallpaper with sketches of U.S Army trucks in the background, and what looks like a conquistador.
GLC09414.1642
[Brainteasers and logic problems]
A series of handwritten brainteasers and logic problems, it is not clear who these problems were meant for.
GLC09414.1643
Moe Weiner's business card
States his profession as U.S. Customs examiner
GLC09414.1644
Receipt
4 November 1963
Receipt from Mays
GLC09414.1645
[Scratch paper]
A list of things to do written on the back of an envelope.
GLC09414.1646
Menu
24 August 1945
Menu from the Hotels Seiler Zermatt, most likely from Moe to Sylvia. The Hotels Seiler Zermatt was most likely a hotel he stayed in.
GLC09414.1647
Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota
1941-1945
Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota, it features a map of all the training bases in the U.S.
GLC09414.1648
Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner
April 1940
Taken in 1940 the two of them are standing in a yard, casually dressed.
GLC09414.1649
1943-1944
Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.
GLC09414.1650
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner
2002
A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.
GLC09414.1651
Photograph of Moe Weiner
There is no date on the photo, Moe stands in uniform by a sign.
GLC09414.1652
There is no date on the photo. Moe stands in his shorts standing by a hose. This is possibly taken at the same time as GLC09414.1654
GLC09414.1653
In this undated photo Moe is in his shorts standing outside. This is possibly taken at the same time as GLC09414.1653
GLC09414.1654
Photograph Alvin Greenfield
Alvin stands in between two other airmen in uniform.
GLC09414.1655
Photograph of Alvin Greenfield
March 1943
Al stands to the far left in a group with four other unidentified men. They are wearing long coats on the Boardwalk at Atlantic City
GLC09414.1656
Photograph of unidentified man
1 March 1938
Photograph of unidentified man on Miami Beach kneeling in the sand.
GLC09414.1657
10 May 2002
Photograph of a ceremony where Sylvia Weiner is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is standing with Bruce Nyman and another man
GLC09414.1658
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman
GLC09414.1659
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as a speech is given
GLC09414.1660
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Getting her award with Bruce Nyman, she holds flowers.
GLC09414.1661
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium giving a speech
GLC09414.1662
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with two unidentified men standing behind her
GLC09414.1663
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with Jenny
GLC09414.1664
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as she gives a speech
GLC09414.1665
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing with Bruce Nyman and another man.
GLC09414.1666
August 2005
A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair
GLC09414.1667
2002-2008
A photograph of Sylvia Wiener in a wheelchair in front of the Cove House hotel
GLC09414.1668
Photograph of View
View from the window of a hotel room possibly Cove House
GLC09414.1669
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