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1914
Keystone View Company
Fire Spray Captured from the Austrians in the District of Capitello in Italy.
A soldier stands in front of a background of destroyed forest, fitted with a fire spray weapon on his back.
GLC09584.068
16 August 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe has not done any work for a month now. Marty and Abe left for Paris that morning. He says he is sorry to have missed Alvin and Sybil's wedding. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1481
13 September 1945
Moe writes that autumn is beginning. He asks how the mail has been coming. He also says he is glad Sylvia received the first part of the trip to Switzerland already. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1497
16 September 1945
Moe reports that he ended up not going to the show because the line to get in was too long. He also writes that Sylvia and Olga had their hopes up about them coming home and now they will have to wait again from Reims.Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1499
18 September 1945
Moe reports that they will most likely move on Friday, and that if Sylvia doesn't hear from him for a couple of days it doesn't mean he's coming home. He also includes a short note from Joe. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1500
28 September 1945
Moe makes it clear that his application for discharge won't necessarily take 90 days. That is just the maximum amount of time. The also had a meeting after supper to discuss the last company affair.
GLC09414.1508
13 October 1945
Moe cannot believe that he will soon be coming home after two years, and writes this may be his last letter from overseas.
GLC09414.1519
14 August 1942
Hodson, William, fl. 1942
to Emergency Welfare Division
Memo to Emergency Welfare Division Staff about approved insignia required to move through the streets in the event of an air raid, blackout or air raid drill.
GLC09414.1524
15 February 1943
Miller, Ruth, 1943-?
Order to report for induction
A notice informing Moe Weiner that he has been selected for training and service in the army.
GLC09414.1530
2 August 1943
Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam writes that he hopes he is not late in writing he just got their address from Sarah. He says he has received Sylvia's letter in which she described her wonderful week. He also comments on how the adjustment of separation is something they both...
GLC09414.1552
3 August 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
to Sylvia and Moe
Alvin writes that he has finished flying. He compares flying to driving a car and then points out the differences.
GLC09414.1554
October 14, 1944
Moe responds to the letter where Sylvia tries to reason his whereabouts.
GLC09414.0600
October 13, 1944
Moe answers Sylvia's letters, he thinks Pepi will continue to do what she feels like.
GLC09414.0601
4 July 1945
to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield
Alvin writes that the weather has held up the ship that is bound for the U.S.
GLC09414.1572
5 April 1944
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
19 October 1944
Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944
to Sylvia
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
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
12 November 1944
Moe remarks that when he talked of moving again he meant it would be a very small move, possibly from one town to another. He says he is happy that Sylvia has accepted the fact that a quick homecoming is not to be.
GLC09414.1252
27 November 1944
Moe writes that he has been neglecting his correspondents, and that he heard from Marge who says Melvin is on a furlough.
GLC09414.1266
29 November 1944
Moe reports that it rained cats and dogs last night but today was beautiful.
GLC09414.1268
3 December 1944
Moe says he hasn't had to time to read Sylvia's letters, but he will respond soon.
GLC09414.1275
10 December 1944
Moe asks Sylvia to keep track of the packages she sends so he knows what he's getting and when he should expect it. He sympathizes about her troubles at work but reassures her that her supervisor did not make a mistake in choosing her,
GLC09414.1284
15 December 1944
Moe writes that Alvin is in the process of coming overseas. He hopes that Alvin will go to France and then they can meet up.
GLC09414.1290
5 January 1945
Moe reports that tomorrow evening they will be permitted to go out for the first time in three weeks.
GLC09414.1303
28 February 1929
Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam complains about army life. He also tells a humorous story about his quest for shoes that fit properly, in the end he has four pairs of shoes.
GLC09414.1687
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