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2 July 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia relates outings with friends, and thanks Moe for the perfume.
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3 July 1945
Sylvia baby-sat for Mad and Ben.
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5 July 1945
Sylvia spent the day at Mad's with David and Daniel (Mad's kids).
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7 July 1945
Sylvia had a discussion with her boss. Then went to Ray's with Mom and Pop.
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8 July 1945
Sylvia went to Mad's, and played with Daniel. She then went to Florence Finestein's.
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9 July 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.
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10 July 1945
Sylvia spoke about the Servicemen's Wives of the United Nations of which she is a member.
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11 July 1945
Sylvia interviewed eight boys for the Selective Service Board at work. She also thanks Moe for a blouse he sent.
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12 July 1945
Sylvia went to an Education Union meeting.
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14 July 1945
Sylvia took the car to a mechanic. She also had dinner with Mad and Bess.
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16 July 1945
Sylvia received a call from Alvin who is coming home soon, he plans to marry when he is home.
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17 July 1945
Alvin has come home and told Sylvia all about the time he spent with Moe. Now wedding preparations are under way.
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18 July 1945
Sylvia has spent much of the day rushing around to get ready for Alvin's wedding. She also mentions that her parents are not doing very well.
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20 July 1945
Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.
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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."
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24 July 1945
Sylvia reports that the wedding went well and it made her father feel better. She also saw Lillian and Frank, and glimpsed their baby for the first time.
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25 July 1945
Sylvia reacts to learning that Moe was almost sent to Glasgow.
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26 July 1945
Sylvia responds to Moe's two previous letters. She sympathizes over his separation from his buddy Jack.
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28 July 1945
Sylvia had lunch with a supervisor, and then saw Bernie and Robbie.
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29 July 1945
Sylvia hung out with Ruth and went to a Penny Arcade.
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30 July 1945
Sylvia had dinner with Ruth and played the game "Boy meets Girl."
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31 July 1945
Sylvia mentions the Special Medical Project at work.
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2 August 1945
Sylvia mentioned the Gripsholm (expected in with prisoners of war from Bombay).
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5 August 1945
Sylvia explains the kind of work she is currently doing with American citizens who return to their native countries, like the Japanese-Americans they are currently caring for.
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6 August 1945
Sylvia spoke to Paul Stein about a place to live.
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7 August 1945
Sylvia talks about the possible end of the war, and what atomic power might do.
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8 August 1945
Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.
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9 August 1945
Sylvia notes the all-encompassing topic of the atomic bomb. She also and notes that Sybil (Alvin's wife) is better with her father than her own mother.
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10 August 1945
Sylvia notes the end of the war.
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12 August 1945
Sylvia reports that Dad took them all out for a lobster dinner.
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13 August 1945
Sylvia writes that she hopes there might be another atomic bomb because the "Japanese deserve it."
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14 August 1945
It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.
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1929-1945
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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9 October 1929
Buchalter, Miriam, fl. 1929
to Sylvia and Mad
Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.
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Card for Motel Fountaine
Advertisement card for Motel Fountaine in Tacoma Washington. It is most likely a place where Moe stayed on one of his nights in town while training in Fort Lewis. The card features a print of motel and surrounding area.
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30 September 1942
War Department
Sex Hygiene and Venereal Disease
A pamphlet issued by the War Department that gives facts and advice about sexual hygiene and venereal diseases.
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22 April 1943
Spruiger, Leo, fl. 1943
to Moe Weiner
Leo appears to be a former coworker of Moe's. He mentions Ed, Harold, Sam and Bill.
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26 September 1943
Harry, fl. 1943
to Sylvia Weiner
Harry writes that he enjoyed Sylvia's previous letters. He says he is glad she is getting together with Rosa. He also comments that she seems as happy as can be under the circumstances.
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3 November 1943
Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943
Samuel writes that the army is making him feel young again, about 25. He claims to enjoy the fresh air, and thanks Sylvia for the socks.
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12 November 1943
Mooney, Pat, fl. 1943
2 Technician Fourth Grade badges sent by Pat Mooney. The badges are brown and green
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12 December 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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December 1943
to John G. Volker
Christmas greeting card written by Sylvia and sending Moe's regards. The envelope is addressed to John G. Volker
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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 January 1945
to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield
Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.
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4 July 1945
Alvin writes that the weather has held up the ship that is bound for the U.S.
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29 January 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 includes a photograph of Michael Dworken
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5 February 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son, and writes about the Soviet Union.
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12 February 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes another photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son. It also includes a pregnancy...
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19 February 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...
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