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10 April 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes a meeting of the draft boards she attended, and responds to various letters.
GLC09414.0566
4 June 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia almost bought a typewriter but decided she didn't want a Remington. She did go to Mad's and played with Daniel. She also remarks that Jack and Marty are politically well-informed.
GLC09414.0616
13 June 1945
Sylvia saw Ruth K. she also notes the food shortages and high prices.
GLC09414.0625
20 June 1945
Sylvia went to a cocktail party hosted by her former supervisor.
GLC09414.0632
14 July 1945
Sylvia took the car to a mechanic. She also had dinner with Mad and Bess.
GLC09414.0648
8 August 1945
Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.
GLC09414.0665
11 March 1944
Dworetsky, Bernard, fl. 1944-1945
Bernie's Bugle
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a fashion column in which Dworetsky describes his own suits.
GLC09414.1579
8 November 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.
GLC09414.1248
13 November 1944
Moe writes that he received a package of salami from his mother, and shared it with the boys by making sandwiches.
GLC09414.1253
19 November 1944
Moe writes complaining about one of his jobs which consists of looking over the garbage cans in the mess hall to make sure they don't throw away any edible food. He says he saw a pretty sunrise.
GLC09414.1259
21 November 1944
Moe reports that he went to the symphony. He describes music as one of their bonds.
GLC09414.1261
7 December 1944
Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.
GLC09414.1281
Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
GLC09414.1282
11 December 1944
Moe says he moved again but is still in town. He saw an Ingrid Bergman film, and is glad she got the flowers he ordered for her.
GLC09414.1285
June 19, 1944
Moe and Jack sat down and tried to teach themselves French with the grammar book they got, but Moe does not think he will ever acquire a French accent.
GLC09414.1286
12 December 1944
Moe writes that it was very cold last night. He says the fellows are still shook up over Ingrid Bergman. He also mentioned that the company was given a lecture, and that he is really glad she has a friend in Ethel.
GLC09414.1287
16 October 1944
Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.
GLC09414.0413
11 October 1944
Sylvia describes an incident that kept her late at the office.
GLC09414.0407
15 October 1944
Sylvia writes that she is going to D.C with Bess.
GLC09414.0412
18 October 1944
Sylvia details her trip to D.C, and talks about members of the group including Helen Resnick.
GLC09414.0414
circa 1941
[Vessel under attack with Japanese planes flying overhead]
Color image of a vessel under attack with Japanese planes flying overhead. Japanese text in caption on right hand side.
GLC09552.10
30 April 1941
Japan Cabinet Printing Bureau
General Map of Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere and Pacific Ocean
Map of territories included in the Japanese propaganda concept, the "Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere." The concept promoted the cultural and economic unity of the region by a self-sufficient bloc of Asian nations led by the Japanese and free...
GLC09552.11
1914
[Soldiers marching at unknown parade field]
Two postcards of marching regiments. Associated with GLC02679.09. An X under a soldier on horseback in both photographs is likely Dawes.
GLC02679.71
30 October 1944
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A big batch of mail just caught up to him and he now has nineteen letters dating back to September. He's happy to hear his packages arrived safely. Life is the same at base camp, and he admits to not being cut out for this...
GLC09620.141
15 April 1945
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He completed his thirty-ninth mission. It doesn't mean anything until he flies his last mission though. He and his crew have been the flight leaders for the past ten to twelve missions and they're now the most senior crew....
GLC09620.173
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