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20 June 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe continues his story of setting up a depot on the beach, and describes the town of Caen.
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1917-1918
Keystone View Company
Sousa's Famous Marine Band Playing on South Steps of Treasury Building Washington, D.C.
John Philip Sousa's Big Band standing on the steps of the Treasury Building playing a march.
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1914-1918
Ruins of Soissons and Its Two Great Cathedrals.
The ruins of the destroyed cathedrals and town of Soissons. On the right, two silhouettes are seen on the winding road.
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1914
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.
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Cementing Anglo-French Friendship, Soldiers of France in London.
Ranks of French soldiers, seen from behind, walk down a street in London towards Trafalgar Square. The sidewalks are crowded with British citizens and policemen.
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1919
France does Honor to the Gallant Sons of Britain--Victory Parade, Paris
British troops participate in the French Victory Parade, marching through the Place de la Concorde.
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French Mine Explosion under Enemy Trenches
A soldier looks across a desolate field at smoke billowing from an exploding German trench.
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18 July 1945
Moe describes the trip to Luxembourg. He says the people are a mixture of French, German and a little bit of Celtic.
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28 July 1945
Moe sent Sylvia a package with some silk cut in triangular pieces. He says he received her letter about going to Coney Island on a crowded day. He cannot imagine the crowds even though everything in the army is done in crowds.
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23 August 1945
Moe is writing from Switzerland where he finally got a furlough Written at Camp Boston.
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26 August 1945
Moe writes that he is sitting in the outdoor cafe of the hotel, about to have a drink before lunch. Written at Camp Boston
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5 September 1945
Moe request the details on Bill Burke being in the hospital. He also says that he has not heard from Jack but suspects a letter is on the way. Written at Camp Boston
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9 September 1945
Moe reports that he went to town for the whole day, and attended services. He writes that while he has seen a lot of places, he is no longer interested, he just wants to come home. Written at Camp Boston
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12 October 1945
Moe notes that it has been 2 years since he boarded the Elizabeth in New York. He tells Sylvia to come up a with some places they can vacation when he comes home. Marty and Olga will go with them.
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1929-1945
Ben, fl. 1943
to Mad
Ben begins with a drawing of three interlocking circles. He writes that they represent the people in the office. The first is for "ferocious females," the second for "4 f'ers," and the third is for the "rest of us that have become trapeze artists...
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20 July 1943
Diutsh, M., fl. 1943
to Moe and Sylvia
The unknown author says they are glad to have finally heard from both Moe and Sylvia. the write that Pop went to stay with Pepi for a while to get away from Mom. Also Adele and her boyfriend broke up, and Bernie and Francis gave birth to a baby boy.
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27 July 1943
Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942
to Moe and Sylvia Weiner
Hy says he is glad to finally hear from them. He writes that he is fully recovered from the poison ivy, but has had some sinus troubles. He also reports that his wife writes him every day.
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31 August 1943
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
Joe describes a picnic that he went on with Moe and Frank. He claims he is jealous that Moe doesn't get stuck with lousy detail work anymore because he is a sergeant, but also writes that he would rather work under him than any other guy.
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4 postcards of landmarks in Washington State
four postcards that include Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, Columbia River and the Grand Coulee Dam
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12 December 1943
Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam mentions that he just got back from bivouacking. He is learning about what others are doing on the battlefield. He also learned how to use a rifle and machine gun.
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18 December 1943
Polgar, Lillian, fl. 1943
homemade map to Lillian and Frank's house
Hand drawn and colored map to Lillian and Frank Polgar's house. On the left of the drawing there are notes that say housewarming, and fifth wedding anniversary.
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8 June 1945
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin writes that he feels strange about being overseas. He writes that the mail situation is really bad. He also mentions Sybil.
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16 March 1944
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.
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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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8 August 1944
Gellis complains about being sent to France. He also mentions that he lost weight.
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