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18 February 1944
[Men singing]
Men in suits singing. James Williams may be in the photograph. The photograph goes with a pamphlet of the Norfolk and Western Male Chorus.
GLC09587.227
1914
Keystone View Company
"Kamarad" and German Trophies in a French Chateau
This photograph is of a room that was turned into a war museum with memorbilia and statues from the war. On the left side there is a statue of a soldier whose sign reads "surrender." There are also many badges on display. This room is in what used to...
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The Stars and Stripes Flying over Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, on the Rhine, Germany
This photograph shows boats on the Rhine river. There is a small village with a flag waving in the distance. The back of the photograph contains lyrics of a song about the Rhine.
GLC09584.248
17 November 1964
Alyee, fl. 1964
to Louis Stamps [Decimalized .01- .02]
Letter to Louis Stamps from Alyee, who is attending the University of Miami. As well as a photograph of Alyee with a encouraging note on the back.
GLC09571.16
21 May 1862
The Girl I Left Behind Me
features woman crying on a soldier's shoulder.
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1861-1877
untitled [auction house]
B&W picture of men at an auction house. a painting is up for sale.
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17 February 1878
Beale, James, fl. 1878
to Maj. Geo. Hooker
remains skeptical of Batchelder's remarks. believe Gen. Reynolds was at Gettysburg before 10 am and after as the maps shows. does not believe the 11th Corps reached the town as early as he said they did.
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26 February 1878
still finds Batchelder's story to be inaccurate. writes that the Potomac army has a very poor opimiom of Theodore Lyman. thinks Genie Howard uses the excuse of being wounded to lie.
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15 April 1878
writes about his own military career as a private. writes he was always glad when a battle was orderly and simply tried to fulfill his duties. thinks it an outrage that Batchelder is going to publish a history.
GLC09171.3
23 April 1878
still challenging Batchelder's account. notes his serious blunders as to dates and time. criticizes his engraving.
GLC09171.4
5 May 1878
accuses Batchelder of complete fabrications. Batchelder claims that a Confederate brigade was captured by Buford's cavalry but Beale doesn't think this ever happened.
GLC09171.5
14 May 1878
does not think Gen. Meade planned Gettysburg. Quotes a long paragraph from Buford's letter to refute Batchelder's statements.
GLC09171.6
26 June 1878
learned that Lee was nervous bout the closeness of Reynolds and Buford. the plan was to coax Buford toward Emmettsburg so that Ewell would have time to get to Gettysburg, however, Buford made a rapid advance that afternoon.
GLC09171.7
4 July 1878
has received subsequent letters that made him realize that he was missing a few things in his story, like the importance of the Harper's Ferry Raid, for instance. thanks him for his criticism.
GLC09171.8
29 July 1878
read an article in which an ex-Confederate claimed a certain battle never happen. all these indiscrepancies will give rise to the claim that the war never happened.
GLC09171.9
8 July 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe went to see a film about a dog, he could barely tolerate it. He also says one of the fellows, Irwin Levin, went to Paris for a week to take a class and was full of stories.
GLC09414.1452
19 July 1945
Moe says he finally saw a good movie. He writes that the service forces are the ones the army seems most concerned about. He also says that combat men will all be redeployed via the states and so forth.
GLC09414.1455
20 July 1945
Moe went to the movies with Abe and Jack, they then had ice cream and cokes. He says he sympathizes with Sylvia on the slowness of the mail, and congratulates her on her new pen.
GLC09414.1456
29 July 1945
Moe and Marty got into a big discussion about what they would do in a typical day if they weren't in the army. He also went to the movies. Moe is also glad Sylvia likes the bracelet he sent.
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30 July 1945
Moe says he is tired of seeing bad movies. He mentions that he is sad that Jack is being transferred out of the company. he also received a letter from Jimmie who is still in Italy.
GLC09414.1465
2 August 1945
Moe saw "Arsenic and Old Lace," and played ping pong. He writes that Sam Finestone is taking advantage of the G.I Bill and is taking classes at the New York School.
GLC09414.1468
18 August 1945
Moe played horseshoes and volley ball. He and Irwin saw a movie. He reports that he is still unable to get a furlough but will keep trying. Written at Camp Boston
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15 September 1945
Moe reports they may move back to Reims. He asks about his razor, and tells Sylvia to take it to the Schick people for an overhauling. He also comments that he plans to go to a show that night. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1498
21 September 1945
Moe sent this V-Mail from Paris, he says he took a tour of Versailles, then saw the Folies Bergère. Finally he went to the races.
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26 September 1945
Moe got shaved and, picked up his jacket from the tailor. He reports his plans to go to the movies tonight. He also responds to Sylvia's letters.
GLC09414.1506
29 September 1945
Moe complains about the cigarettes they are giving out in the army. He says they are some kind of generic brand called "Zippers." He also plans to go to the theater tomorrow.
GLC09414.1509
1 October 1945
Moe reports that Marty has pharyngitis. He went to see a comedy the other night. He also tells Sylvia not to be upset that men 35 years of age were eligible for discharge. He may get out on points alone.
GLC09414.1511
2 October 1945
Moe described the farewell banquet, and how he went to a cafe afterwards. He also visited Marty in the hospital, and went to the movies the next night.
GLC09414.1512
11 October 1945
Moe notes that yesterday was the 18th anniversary of his start in government service. He writes that they are in the area where Van Gogh supposedly did a lot of painting. He will not be able to write after the 14th, and comments that he is no longer...
GLC09414.1517
1929-1945
Moe reports that he is preparing for movie night, and that he visited Marty in his barracks and played gin rummy.
GLC09414.1521
4 March 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin writes that there is a group of boys from out West that sing cowboy songs and they can sing really well.
GLC09414.1534
24 July 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Mad and Ben
Sylvia is writing from writing from Ft. Lewis. She says she is glad the refrigerator got fixed., and wishes she could take it home along with the cabin (illustrates this in pictures). She also writes that Moe is more reserved than usual, but expects...
GLC09414.1547
1 April 1945
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to the movies with Marge and Joe. She enjoyed the short that was put out by the state department about a peace organization.
GLC09414.0557
2 April 1945
Sylvia took a lot of pictures with Marge and Joe and promised to send them to Moe. She also visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.
GLC09414.0558
6 April 1945
Sylvia went to Lillian Ruff's house where they have a comprehensive catalogue of recordings to choose from.
GLC09414.0562
9 May 1945
Sylvia listened to the radio and described the music and programs in support of the war.
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10 May 1945
Sylvia had Chinese food and saw a movie with Annie and Bess.
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29 May 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and mentions Jack. She also went to the movies later that night.
GLC09414.0611
3 June 1945
Sylvia went to a dinner theater.
GLC09414.0615
12 June 1945
Sylvia says that she is going out with Ruth K. to eat Swedish food and see a Norwegian movie.
GLC09414.0622
21 June 1945
Sylvia went to an educational union meeting. This letter also features sketched stick figures of her taking a shower and then returning to write the letter.
GLC09414.0633
9 July 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.
GLC09414.0644
Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.
GLC09414.0652
19 February 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 mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...
GLC09414.1576
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
10 March 1944
Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890
to children (Sylvia, Mad)
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.
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Rosalinda Program
Moe often sent the program of the play he attended with the letters that he describes them in.
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10 November 1944
Moe reports that he is planning to see a movie. He also says he played four-handed casino. He thanks Sylvia for a package she sent, and writes she will be good to have around next time their car breaks down as she has gotten quite good at diagnosing...
GLC09414.1250
21 November 1944
Moe reports that he went to the symphony. He describes music as one of their bonds.
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22 November 1944
Moe went looking for Christmas cards, then saw a movie. He complains about how slow the mail is, and says he will have a snack before going to bed.
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