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Lowenstein, Henry, 1925-2014

 Person

Parallel Names

  • Loewenstein, Ernst Heinrich Israel

Biography

Henry Lowenstein was born Ernst Heinrich Loewenstein on July 4, 1925 in Berlin, Germany to Dr. Max Moses Loewenstein and Marie [Maria] Lilli Margarete Batge Loewenstein. Henry Lowenstein died in Denver, Colorado on October 7, 2014. In 1939, an English family agreed to sponsor Henry and he was sent out of Berlin on the Kindertransport. His family remained in Germany until 1946, when the emigrated to the United States. In 1947, Henry was finally able to join his family in the United States after emigrating from England.

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His Gestapo-issued ID, 1939 (Ernst Heinrich Israel Loewenstein; In 1939, the Nazi government required that Jewish men add the middle name "Israel" and use it in all official documentation)
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His emigration report, 1939 (Ernst Heinrich Israel Loewenstein)
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His Kindertransport travel letter, 1939 (Ernst Loewenstein)
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B333.01.0001.0001.00008 Lowenstein Family Holocaust Papers (Henry Lowenstein)

Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:

Max Loewenstein and Heinrich Loewenstein, circa 1939

 Item
Identifier: B333.01.01.00016
Abstract

Heinrich Loewenstein [Henry Lowenstein] and his father Max Loewenstein pose for an informal photograph in Berlin, Germany.

Dates: circa 1939

Max Lowenstein's Declaration of Intention for Naturalization, 1947 March 15

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Identifier: B333.06.0001.0006.00015
Abstract

A triplicate copy of Max Lowenstein's Declaration of Intention for naturalization. The form is an official U. S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service form filled out with a typewriter and signed By Max Lowenstein and the deputy clerk. The form includes Max's current address, brief physical description, birthplace, where he originally came to in the U. S. and where from, and information on Marie, Karin and Henry. A small photograph of Henry is attached.

Dates: 1947 March 15

Newspaper Articles, 1959-2013

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Identifier: B333.08.0013.0005
Abstract

Folder full of newspapper clippings and photocopies of articles of articles about Maria Lowenstein, her life and her art. Artcles range from 1959-2013 with the bulk of the articles from the 1960s.

Dates: 1959-2013

Niza Knoll Gallery Exhibit, 2013-2014

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Identifier: B333.08.0013.0018
Scope and Contents

File contains exhibit planning notes relating to timeline and tasks, images of paintings, and information on paintings, such as title, dimension, medium and price, for the "Honoring the life and art of Maria Lowenstein" at the Niza Knoll Gallery. An unsigned copy of the exhibit and consignment agreement and the rules and regulations of the gallery as well as printed cards and fliers for the exhibit and a gallery business card are included.

Dates: 2013-2014

Official Police Emigration Record for Heinrich Loewenstein, 6/5/1939-and 6/8/1939

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Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00010
Abstract Official report filed at the police registration office, Polizeipräsident, in Berlin when Heinrich Loewenstein [Henry Lowenstein] emigrated to England. The form has been filled out by hand and signed by Dr. Max Loewenstein. Dated June 5, 1939, the day Heinrich left Germany, the top of the form gives his former address in Berlin and his destination as London, England. Information columns on the form are filled out for Heinrich and include: surname, first name, marital status, profession,...
Dates: 6/5/1939-and 6/8/1939

Oral History Audio-cassette Tapes, 1966-1976

 File
Identifier: B333.08.0014.0002
Scope and Contents

Contains 26 audio-cassettes of oral histories by Maria Lowenstein, most done in the late 1970s. Maria talks about her childhood in Estonia, WWI, WWII, Nazis, finding Henry Lowenstein, Karin Steinberg, and Ingrid Lind. Also, one DVD with 29 mp3 files of the interviews and an Excel index.

Dates: 1966-1976

Oral History Interview with Henry Lowenstein, 2011 February 5-20

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Identifier: B333.07.0001.0007.00002
Abstract

An unedited video interview with Henry Lowenstein on three DVDs. A fourth DVD holds the MP4 copies of the interview.

Dates: 2011 February 5-20

Paintings by Maria Lowenstein, 2011

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Identifier: B333.09.0014.0003
Scope and Contents

One copy of "Paintings by Maria Lowenstein" put together by Henry Lowenstein and Bob Zimmer. Book contains images of Maria Lowenstein's artwork and titles for works. A very brief resume for Maria Lowenstein is included in the beginning of the book.

Dates: Publication: 2011

Post Office Telegram, 6/10/1947-and 6/12/1947

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Identifier: B333.06.0001.0006.00010
Abstract

Telegram from Ingrid Lind Weddell to Henry Loewenstein before his departure from England to the United States. The message reads, "Henry Loewenstein Church Farm, Whipsnade DP., Good journey love to family, Ingrid." Post office stamp dated June 10, 1947, Dunstable, Beds, England. Delivery information printed by hand on the top of the telegram including date, June 12, 1947, and time, 5:30 p.m. Bath.

Dates: 6/10/1947-and 6/12/1947

Radiogram, 1946 July 24

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Identifier: B333.06.0001.0006.00013
Abstract

Radiogram from Henry Lowenstein to his family on the SS Marine Perch during their crossing to the United States. The message reads: "AONY DE GKV - RELAYED VIA ANBM, WHIPSNADE NR1 10 21 1253, STEINBERG SS MARINE PERCH/ GLV VIA ANBM, LOVE AND ALL THE BEST - HENRY."

Dates: 1946 July 24