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6 November 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.
GLC09414.0432
7 November 1944
Sylvia describes the hectic day she had.
GLC09414.0433
8 November 1944
Sylvia analyzes the election.
GLC09414.0434
9 November 1944
Sylvia describes her roommate Ethel.
GLC09414.0435
10 November 1944
Sylvia describes more activities at the lodge with Ethel and friends.
GLC09414.0436
07 May 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Instructs his wife to invest one thousand in bonds and to reduce Bissell's account to four or five hundred.
A note in pencil says these bonds were later stolen from her by Clark.
GLC02744.184
09 May 1864
He writes that the goverment bonds are far safer than Bissell Bank. Encamped outside Portsmouth in a very dry area. she believes his letter to Alonzo was very severe.
GLC02744.185
08 May 1864
to Charley Burpee
He is very glad to hear he is well. Tells him to love mother.
GLC02744.186
to Lucien Burpee
Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.
GLC02744.187
to Mrs. Thomas Burpee
He received her package safely. He moved camp. He provides new address at which to send mail.
GLC02744.188
Copy of 188.
GLC02744.189
14 May 1864
Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
not original letter
GLC02744.190
Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
GLC02744.191
17 May 1864
He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.
GLC02744.193
21 May 1864
Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.
GLC02744.194
Copy of 194.
GLC02744.195
24 May 1864
He writes that besides a little skirmishing they are fully entrenched. describes the arrangement of the fight (who was commanding who, how many regiments were under a specific General) he may not get much money when they are finally paid.
GLC02744.196
27 May 1864
He is glad to hear any news about the children. Gen. Dutten was wounded yesterday. But luckily she can tell the children that their father has not been hurt yet.
GLC02744.197
Copy of 197
GLC02744.198
30 May 1864
Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.
GLC02744.199
copy of 199
GLC02744.200
29 May 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Mr. Thomas Burpee
He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.
GLC02744.201
02 June 1864
He arrived at the White House landing. He endured heavy fighting. They have lost forty men. He writes that his wife and children are constantly on his mind. Skirmishing continues.
GLC02744.202
09 June 1864
Wheeler, Edwin P., fl. 1864
The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter.
Copy
GLC02744.204
Original of 204.
GLC02744.205
18 June 1864
Rodgers, Alden, fl. 1864
Receipt for casket and plate
She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.
GLC02744.206
01 September 1864
names Adeline M. Burpee as executor of Thomas Burpee's estate
Includes newspaper clipping.
GLC02744.207
11 October 1864
Hopkins, Caleb, fl. 1864
Receipt of Adeline M. Burpee
She paid $8.90 for fees on the estate of Thomas Burpee.
GLC02744.208
20 June 1864
Brown, J.S., fl. 1864
Letter announcing that he is sending her husband's commission along with some letters.
GLC02744.209
23 June 1864
Fowler, Frank, fl. 1864
He is writing to tell her he sending the key to her husband's chest which contained his clothing and some other property.
GLC02744.210
7 January 1945
Becker, David, fl. 1943-1945
to Moe Weiner
This letter is from Moe's nephew. He thanks Moe for the gifts. He also draws a picture of a German general on the last page.
GLC09414.1682
2001
Play Summary
This is a summary of the play "Picnic" it most likely belonged to Sylvia Weiner, as the production was in the 2001 season.
GLC09414.1683
17 May 2001
Theater Ticket
2 tickets to a performance of the Merchant of Venice for Sylvia Weiner. The play took place at the Stratford Festival of Canada.
GLC09414.1684
1929-1945
Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942
to Sylvia Weiner
A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.
GLC09414.1685
23 April 1943
Bernie, fl. 1943
Bernie writes that he is sorry he hasn't written sooner, he thought he had lost Sylvia's address but recently found it. He mentions that he is expecting his parents to visit at the end of April.
GLC09414.1686
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
27 August 1929
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe wishes Sylvia a happy birthday from Switzerland where he is on furlough, and asks her to call. She wrote on the back that she could not get a call through.
GLC09414.1688
Lil, fl. 1929-1945
Lil writes that she tried to contact Sylvia several times by phone but was unsuccessful. She also says she did get the message that Moe is in Oregon, and asks Sylvia to confirm the address.
GLC09414.1689
Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995
to Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Madeline writes that she contacted the telephone company and explained the past due bills, the company agreed to wait until they returned. She also reports that she cleaned the garage and rearranged the bedroom. Madeline provides a drawing of the new...
GLC09414.1690
Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.
GLC09414.1691
Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions...
GLC09414.1692
Birthday poem
A birthday poem for Sylvia. Written on plain piece of paper.
GLC09414.1693
Marge, fl. 1943
Marge writes that the ration board only gave blue points for some reason. She asks Sylvia to do her a favor and call the ration board and complain about insufficient stamps for meat and butter. She says both are needed to help Joe who is still very...
GLC09414.1694
17 March 1929
Marge writes that they are now in Revere. She hopes Sylvia is adjusting to life without Moe. She is looking forward to going back to New York.
GLC09414.1695
Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000
to Mom and Pop (Moe's parents)
Pepi writes that Willie is probably going to Panama, but she is worried about the store they own, and does not want to leave it. She sends 10 dollars, and invites her parents over.
GLC09414.1696
to Dad
Sam writes that he would like a certified copy of David's birth certificate. Since Mad is in Florida Sam thought he'd be able to help him. He also says that he misses David terribly.
GLC09414.1697
14 April 1943
Baseball ticket
Yankees-Giants-Dodgers baseball ticket, with red and blue letters and green shading. the ticket is for a double header with the proceeds going to the Civilian Defense Volunteer office. The ticket is unused and complete.
GLC09414.1698
10 May 2002
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner
Photograph of a ceremony where Sylvia Weiner is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is standing with Bruce Nyman and another man
GLC09414.1658
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman
GLC09414.1659
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Standing at the podium with Bruce Nyman, as a speech is given
GLC09414.1660
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