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28 June 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe has arrived in Chicago, where he will catch the connecting train back. He wants Sylvia to tell Pepi that he saw Herbert. He is writing from the Library Lounge.
GLC09414.0731
29 June 1943
Moe keeps Sylvia up to date on his journey. He had dinner with Harry the night before, and Harry wanted to know if anyone spoke Russian. It turned out that their waitress did. Moe hopes his short time home has been a comfort to her.
GLC09414.0732
30 June 1943
Moe stopped in Butte, Montana, where the American Women's Voluntary Service has given him oranges, candy, peanuts and cigarettes and even the postcard he's now writing on. He can't wait for the next stop.
GLC09414.0733
Moe is now in Livingston, MT. This card shows a group of Grizzly bears.
GLC09414.0734
1 July 1943
Moe has a bad case of the "furlough blues." He had to report back to work today, and heard that advanced training is starting. He also heard that Sey R. and Mac S. have brought their wives with them which he thinks is a bad idea. He is proud of...
GLC09414.0735
Moe writes that he has enclosed a Mark Twain story from Mystery Magazine for Sylvia. This letter is written on Hotel Senator stationary.
GLC09414.0736
2 July 1943
Moe worked guard all night. He notes there are too many ratings in his company so that the "poor private would be worked to death." He also notes that he was shocked by the coolness after he experienced the heat of New York. He hears other soldiers...
GLC09414.0737
4 July 1943
Moe got a pass to go Olympia where he saw a movie, then stayed the night in a dormitory. He thought Olympia was a "hick town," and will not bother to leave camp anymore.
GLC09414.0738
5 July 1943
Moe saw a Cary Grant film. He mentions that he heard that Sam still thinks he can be reconciled with Mad. He also thanks Sylvia for the ten dollars but tells her he wished she hadn't sent it and if she has any extra money, that she should spend it on...
GLC09414.0739
6 July 1943
Moe writes that they will probably be in Fort Lewis until August 1. He also mentions that if Sylvia wants to come visit, she should make her plans quickly, and know that she may not get back on time. He advises her to think things through and not...
GLC09414.0740
7 July 1943
Moe advises Sylvia of where she will stay when she comes out to visit him. He says the accommodations are appropriate and she will have privacy. Moe also tells her not to bring her entire wardrobe with her and to wear slacks on the train coming in.
GLC09414.0741
10 August 1943
Sylvia has recently left, and Moe imagines that she is in Montana. While she was there he got into the routine of meeting her for dinner after work. He imagines that he will still be doing that tonight.
GLC09414.0742
11 August 1943
Moe wistfully refers to Sylvia's recent visit. He tells her he received his T-4 ship today and wished it could have happened while she was in town.
GLC09414.0743
12 August 1943
Moe writes that he received Sylvia's note written on the trail. He writes about his new ranking as T-4. He is now C.Q (charge of quarters) and has to stay up all night so he can change the guard every two hours. Moe also mentions that his distinction...
GLC09414.0744
Moe inquires after Sylvia's health and asks her to see a doctor. He cleaned the barracks and later went to a movie. He also received a letter from Alice and Al.
GLC09414.0745
15 August 1943
Moe received Sylvia's telegram confirming her arrival in New York. He went to Seattle for the weekend with Frank Mooney. At one point, while they were there he was reminded of Chinatown in New York. He also went to Jefferson Park, a recreation camp...
GLC09414.0746
17 August 1943
Moe writes he is being a good boy by writing some letters tonight and turning in early. He is overwhelmed by the amount of letters he still needs to respond to. He asks her to send him some gossip.
GLC09414.0747
Moe complains he hasn't received mail from Sylvia in a week. He writes that they were inspected by the chemical warfare division. He has plans to see a movie with Frank later.
GLC09414.0748
1943
Moe writes that he has enclosed some views, including one of Mt. Ranier. The photographs are not included with this letter.
GLC09414.0749
18 August 1943
Moe finally received some letters from Sylvia. He writes that Frank and Harry didn't get a promotion. He also notes that Frank's family was glad to receive her call, and that Joe and Abe send their thanks and plan to write her a letter. He also...
GLC09414.0750
19 August 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's previous letter. He hopes her father is feeling better and that her mother gets a chance to ease up soon but doesn't think it's possible. He hopes Joe gets over his setback and acknowledges that's it must feel strange that...
GLC09414.0751
20 August 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letter. He is glad she made all the calls she promised except for Maurice. He heard that Mildred returned to New York to "lick her wounds," and comments on her meeting Elsie, Minerva's sister.
GLC09414.0752
21 August 1943
Moe is glad that Joe is doing much better. He describes a boat ride and wishes he could have taken it with Sylvia, he also describes his sleeping habits.
GLC09414.0753
22 August 1943
Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.
GLC09414.0754
23 August 1943
Moe found a seafood restaurant that was not that great. He is also glad she got along with Olga and so is Martin.
GLC09414.0755
Moe has enclosed some photos of him during his recent trip to Seattle. He is heartbroken about one of the photographs, and asks Sylvia how the film came out. The photographs were not included with the item.
GLC09414.0756
24 August 1943
Moe has finally heard from Jim. He is glad Sylvia has heard from Bea. Moe also reports that Harry has been transferred to S.C.U.
GLC09414.0757
25 August 1943
Moe went to the Mack Village, but found it disappointing. He mentions again that he would like Sylvia to see a doctor concerning her "condition," but does not say what the condition is.
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26 August 1943
Moe talks at great length about Mad and Ben and how they are talking about marriage.
GLC09414.0759
27 August 1943
Moe got a letter from Morris Brannerman. He feels sorry for Joe Ellis was detailed to clean the mess hall and is glad that as a T-4, he does not get such details anymore.
GLC09414.0760
17 September 1942
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Pardon of California judge Gavin Craig convicted in Italo Petroleum case
The judge was convicted of "Conspiracy to endeavor to obstruct justice...." in the Italo Petroleum Case. With pardon attorney's warrant and file of supporting original petitions.
GLC05912
1945/02/05
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, Jr., 1914-1988
to Basil O'Connor
Typed on stationery and signed as Lt . Cmmdr. in the US Naval Reserves sending a check to the March of Dimes (National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis) with money raised by his men. There is a long manuscript postscript beginning on p. 1 "Dear...
GLC05990
1945-1948
Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974
Archive of U.S. assistant Secretary of State [decimalized: .001-.284]
Hilldring served as a major general, Assistant Secretary of State, and first Director of the Civil Affairs Division within the Office of the Chief of Staff (U. S. military government in Europe and Japan). Includes U. S. government documents, signed...
GLC06196
Basler, Roy P., 1906-1989
As one southerner to another: [Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence]
[Title continued] "Concerning Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence." Limited edition reprinted from Southern Atlantic Quarterly (Jan. 1943) under the direction of Ralph G. Newman. Published by the Abraham Lincoln Bookshop.
GLC06213
1945/10/30
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Speech re: transition to peacetime; economy
"Four days after the surrender of Japan, I issued executive order 9599 which laid down the guiding policies of your government during the transition from war to peace...to assist in the maximum production of civilian goods...to avoid both inflation...
GLC07720
1944/01-1945/12
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Stockdales re: Italian & German campaigns, Patton's death [decimalized]
Collection of materials written to Rene and Frank Stockdale, with a signed and dated 3-star general's flag (54 x 72.4 cm). The letters, written to two personal friends in Britain during the last eighteen months of World War II, chronicle Patton as...
GLC06760
1944/07/04
to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: thanks for "the many courtesies"
Thanking the Stockdales for "the many courtesies which you two have rendered me and... the Third Army."
GLC06760.01
1944/01/02
to Renee Stockdale re: a battle involving 15 US Divisions
Written twenty days before being appointed commander of the Third Army. He notes concerning that battle, involving 15 United States Army Divisions "all but two attacking. Tonight... we may lick him."
GLC06760.02
1944/07/15
to [Renee & Frank Stockdale] re: thanks for letter, secrecy in correspondence
Thanking Renee Stockdale for her letter received, and stating that "owing to the requirements of secrecy," he is "unable to write more."
GLC06760.03
1944/09/19
to Renee Stockdale re: asking her to send his three stars
GLC06760.04
1944/10/11
to Renee Stockdale re: sending piece of parachute silk
Sending Renee Stockdale a souvenir piece of parachute silk "given to me by a member of a crew of one of our bombers which was forced down"
GLC06760.05
[1944]/10/18
to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: frustration at not being able to fight the enemy
"Just a note... to say that the Third Army is not dead just sleeping.... We are fed up with not fighting."
GLC06760.06
1944/11/30
to Frank Stockdale re: beginning of major assault on the Seigfried line
"We have just started an assault on the Seigfried line this minute...." The "Seigfried line" protected the German homeland from the west. With written postscript.
GLC06760.07
1945/01/03
to Frank Stockdale re: battle of the Bulge, expecting German withdrawal
A prophetic note, preceding by one day the German withdrawal of the 6th SS Panzer Division from the Battle of the Bulge. Patton writes in part: "We have been attacking him and I believe that we now have him on the run."
GLC06760.08
1945/03/29
to Frank Stockdale re: latest operation, liberating towns and capturing Germans
Patton writes in part: "Our last operation has been the best... we have taken 6000 odd square miles of Germany, liberated or captured 3000 towns... captured over 140,000 prisoners and killed or wounded over 90,000 Germans, for the complete...
GLC06760.09
1945/05/04
to Frank Stockdale re: progress of 3d Army, now at the Danube
Patton writes in part: "As usual, the 3rd Army has been wiggling around like a snake.... Whoever said the Danube was blue is a damn liar." He notes that a "whole division surrendered to us this morning." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.10
1945/08/08
to Frank Stockdale re: dull peace; his request for transfer to Pacific rejected
Written shortly after the rejection of his request for transfer to the Pacific war (now that Germany had surrendered), Patton finds "Life here is very fatiguing, but not very exciting. I am going to... reviews and inspections... which takes a lot of...
GLC06760.11
1944/08/06
to Frank Stockdale re: campaigning
(Out of order.) Patton writes that he cannot say where he is (due to confidentiality): "While it is impossible for me to give details... if you look carefully at a map you can guess damn well where it is." With envelope signed by Patton. With...
GLC06760.12
1944/08/28
to Frank Stockdale re: thanks for gift
Expressing his gratitude for a gift from the Stockdales and wishing Renee a "speedy recovery." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.14
1944/11/07
to Frank Stockdale re: tedium of waiting
Patton complains "this waiting has been tedious, but now we are about tot try to carry the ball some more." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.15
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