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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC09414.0063 |
| From Archive Folder | The Weiner Collection |
| Title | Sylvia Weiner to Morris "Moe" Weiner |
| Date | 10 June 1943 |
| Author | Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) |
| Recipient | Weiner, Morris |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Worked hard on old age assistance benefits in compliance with the Federal law at work. Sor. Hopes he is well and Camp Lewis is OK. Says the invasion seems imminent. Says the Black Market activity has been dwindling because they clamped down on the "C" and "T" coupons that were going to the garages. She has "B" coupons. |
| Subjects | Marriage Soldier's Letter World War II Women's History Military History Woman Author Government and Civics Military Camp Fuel Automobile Rationing |
| People | Weiner, Morris (Moe) (1909-1988) Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) |
| Place written | Brooklyn, New York |
| Theme | World War II; Women in American History; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Fort Lewis is an Army base in Tacoma, Washington. An "A" sticker on a car was the lowest priority of gasoline rationing; "B" stickers were issued to workers in the military industry. "C" stickers were granted to persons deemed very essential to the war effort, such as doctors. "T" rations were made available for truckers. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |