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30 January 1944
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
to Sylvia Weiner
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
19 February 1944
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
23 February 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Mrs. Malcolm
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
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.
GLC09414.1587
16 March 1944
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
to Sylvia and Mad
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
31 March 1944
to Sylvia
Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.
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5 April 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Mr. and Mrs. Weiner
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
Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945
Bernie's Bugle
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.
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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
28 August 1943
pictures of mock battle at Fort Lewis
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.
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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.
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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
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