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13 June 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe visited Mrs. Malcolm's other daughter Carol in the hospital. He also went to Scarbourough, had lobster, and took the girls out for Chinese.
GLC09414.1429
22 June 1945
Moe wishes his Mom could send him a bottle of liquor. He sent two packages home. One is a box of Sylvia's letters and the other is a blouse he had a tailor make for him.
GLC09414.1436
23 February 1945
Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.
GLC09414.1710
1 July 1918
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He tells her how to frame the card he sent and he says he will send some of his papers to America. They are glad their work is not mentioned in America because it would embarrass them.
GLC02679.19
12 June 1919
He can only stay a few days on his first visit to Marietta. He says she must occupy centerstage in the family because he does not want the attention.
GLC02679.38
29 May 1920
He thanks her for sending copies of the letters from grandmother and grandfather Gates. It may be impossible for him to visit her now as he has so much to do.
GLC02679.48
25 September 1919
He invites her to visit him as he is unable to go to Marietta. General Pershing will not be able to visit her either.
GLC02679.49
6 June 1921
He mentions having some kind of publicity thrust upon him concerning the music business. He and Caro may take a trip to Europe in July.
GLC02679.53
8 October 1917
to nephew (W.M. Dawes)
He was glad to hear from him. He asks for the name of his commanding officer so he can get permission for his nephew to come to Paris to see him. He advises him to keep doing the work he is currently doing, at least for now.
GLC02679.61
26 June 1919
Poem for the Christening of Charles Ambrose WIlliam Dawes
At Bernhill Church.
GLC02679.66
6 June 1917
He writes he is enjoying his work. He may come up to see her before he sails. Their regiment will not be ready active duty until July 10th.
GLC02679.01
4 August 1917
to my dear caro
He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.
GLC02679.03
19 September 1917
to Henry
He tells his brother everything is going well. Junior Ames has done some really good work for them, making it probable that he will have him detatiled there.
GLC02679.07
to Rufus
He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.
GLC02679.08
1914-1918
Keystone View Company
Bringing in Wounded on French Front after Battle Ablain St. Nazaire
Soldiers surround a wounded man lying on a stretcher at a first aid camp near Albain St. Nazaire in France.
GLC09584.118
8 July 1945
Moe went to see a film about a dog, he could barely tolerate it. He also says one of the fellows, Irwin Levin, went to Paris for a week to take a class and was full of stories.
GLC09414.1452
8 August 1945
Moe will be seeing Jack tomorrow. He discusses the pros and cons of the atomic bomb. He also says he is glad that Alvin is flying home, and asks after Olga.
GLC09414.1473
19 August 1945
Moe ate fried chicken livers for lunch. He knows the mess hall Sgt. He tells Sylvia not be jealous of his travels because they are nothing compared to the drudgery of being a soldier. He assures her he has not had time to even think about girls while...
GLC09414.1484
4 September 1945
Moe continues the story of his furlough in Switzerland. He says the next day they went to Lausanne. He and Marty promised to take her and Olga there one day. He describes the women of Switzerland as beautiful, and says he bought Omega watches, and...
GLC09414.1489
7 September 1945
Moe says he bought a new camera. Now that restrictions on tires have been lifted, encouraged Sylvia to scout around for some new ones. He also notes the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1492
15 September 1945
Moe reports they may move back to Reims. He asks about his razor, and tells Sylvia to take it to the Schick people for an overhauling. He also comments that he plans to go to a show that night. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1498
3 October 1945
Moe did not do much today, he went and saw Marty in the hospital. Once he is transferred out of the company, a period of indeterminate waiting will begin. He also asks if Sylvia has moved into Marge's apartment yet.
GLC09414.1513
12 April 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia laments Roosevelt's death.
GLC09414.0568
1 August 1944
Moe discusses Sylvia's father again, says he has had little time to see France.
GLC09414.0604
29 May 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and mentions Jack. She also went to the movies later that night.
GLC09414.0611
8 June 1945
Sylvia heard from Marge and Joe and Pepi who might build a house in Miami.
GLC09414.0619
12 July 1945
Sylvia went to an Education Union meeting.
GLC09414.0647
21 July 1945
Sylvia says the car needs more work. She also mentions that Adele gave her "the most gorgeous dress I've ever owned."
GLC09414.0653
12 August 1944
Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944
to Sylvia
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.
GLC09414.1596
1929-1945
to Moe Weiner
Sylvia describes Frank and Lillian's house at great length. She says she met Ben's kid brother, and spoke to Marge. This is page 2 of a letter that Sylvia wrote at work
GLC09414.1612
14 November 1944
Moe writes that the French grammar book he has is very good. He also mentions receiving a copy of the Bugle, and refers to "poor Artie."
GLC09414.1254
15 November 1944
Moe writes that they must be preparing for a harsh winter. He assures Sylvia that the mention of hot fudge sundaes doesn't make his mouth water, because he has had ice cream several times in the last two weeks.
GLC09414.1255
7 December 1944
Moe says Sylvia's descriptions of the East side bring it back vividly for him. He also asks for a subscription to the New York Times. He says he still hopes to see Paris one day, but he hasn't had time to study French.
GLC09414.1276
8 December 1944
Moe is upset because he is out of cigarettes. He heard they may offer their ration of 2 packs per week this time, but thinks this isn't nearly enough.
GLC09414.1283
3 January 1945
Moe reports that Dave Ahoff came to visit him. He says he sees Joe's recovery as a miracle, and is glad she liked the bracelet he sent.
GLC09414.1301
25 October 1944
Sylvia received a package that said "personal effects of Sgt. Moe Weiner" but he was not a casualty.
GLC09414.0421
29 October 1944
Sylvia describes an evening at the theater.
GLC09414.0423
1950-1952
Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957
Letters to Mrs. John M. Pemberton [Decimalized .01-.20]
Collection consists of twenty dated 1950 to 1952 from John M. Pemberton to his wife from South Korean military bases. Correspondence largely details his anticipation to return home, expected military combat near Pyongyang, entertainment by the USO...
GLC09598
9 February 1945
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He had a "pleasant and relaxing rest leave on Oahu and Kauai." They luckily don't have to fly a ship back and are on an "ATC [Air Transport Command] ship." They were surprised with leave after a rough mission which left them...
GLC09620.159
4 March 1945
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He apologizes for not writing for the past ten days, but they've been busy. All of the various letters from his family have been "swell." He was unable to discuss Barry's whereabouts until now. After he came back from leave...
GLC09620.164
February 21, 1944
Honolulu Advertiser, 1856-2010
Iwo Fierce and Bloody
The front page of the Honolulu Advertiser. Includes photographs of the island of Iwo Jima before and after. Reverse side talks about the Pacific theatre battles in more detail.
Dated Wednesday, February 21, 1944, however February 21, 1944 was a...
GLC09620.249
21 February 1945
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (newspaper), 1912-2010
Landing in Bonins Reported!
The front page of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Includes articles on "U.S. Planes Strike Hitler's Hideout", "Nazis Surrender as West Wall Crumbles", "Fight for Iwo Continues at Furious Pace." Includes two images to go along with the articles.
GLC09620.250
30 May 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Warren Abrams
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 30, 1941. Pertains to attempting to cash a check from his grandfather, spending Memorial Day with his military friends, concerns about finances and going to striptease shows.
GLC09662.018
June 1, 1941
to Mother
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 1, 1941. Mentions care packages, furloughs, visiting the town near them and passing a jewelry store he believes was owned by a Jewish family.
GLC09662.021
2 June 1941
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 2, 1941. Pertains to training and a story of a sergeant in Italy who had become engaged with a local girl.
GLC09662.022
to Cous
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 2, 1941. Pertains to visiting Fayetteville.
GLC09662.023
6 June 1941
to Grandma and Grandpa
One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated June 6, 1941. Pertains to combat training and guard duty.
GLC09662.024
8 June 1941
to Cous and Marcia
One letter addressed to Warren and Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 8, 1941. Pertains to canteen guard duty and scheduling their visit to North Carolina.
GLC09662.025
10 June 1941
[Letter and photograph belonging to Eva Schwartz, June 8, 1941][Decimalized, .01-.02]
Two items related to a letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1941. Consists of a letter and a photograph.
GLC09662.026
[Photograph of woman and child]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a woman with a child.
GLC09662.026.01
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