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2001
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.
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1929-1945
Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942
to Sylvia Weiner
A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.
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23 April 1943
Bernie, fl. 1943
Bernie writes that he is sorry he hasn't written sooner, he thought he had lost Sylvia's address but recently found it. He mentions that he is expecting his parents to visit at the end of April.
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Lil, fl. 1929-1945
Lil writes that she tried to contact Sylvia several times by phone but was unsuccessful. She also says she did get the message that Moe is in Oregon, and asks Sylvia to confirm the address.
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Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995
to Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Madeline writes that she contacted the telephone company and explained the past due bills, the company agreed to wait until they returned. She also reports that she cleaned the garage and rearranged the bedroom. Madeline provides a drawing of the new...
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Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.
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Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions...
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Birthday poem
A birthday poem for Sylvia. Written on plain piece of paper.
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Marge, fl. 1943
Marge writes that the ration board only gave blue points for some reason. She asks Sylvia to do her a favor and call the ration board and complain about insufficient stamps for meat and butter. She says both are needed to help Joe who is still very...
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Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000
to Mom and Pop (Moe's parents)
Pepi writes that Willie is probably going to Panama, but she is worried about the store they own, and does not want to leave it. She sends 10 dollars, and invites her parents over.
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