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Loeb (Löb), Ernest K., 1924-1972

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 10 July 1924 - 12 September 1972

Biography

Ernest Karl Loeb (Löb) (July 10, 1924 - September 12, 1972) was born in Darmstadt, Germany. He is the youngest son of Emil Loeb and Bella Levi Loeb. He escaped Nazi Germany in late 1939 with his family, arriving first in Central America and then the U.S. in early 1940. He and his parents settled in Cleveland with his brother, Frank, who had immigrated a year before. Ernest joined the U.S. Army and went back over to Germany to fight in WWII, where he was involved in the Nuremburg Trials. He was there from January 24, 1944 - Jan 31, 1946. Ernest received the Bronze Star for heroism in WWII on May 21, 1951. He married Dorothy Katz on August 22, 1948. The couple moved to Denver in 1965/1966 when Ernest was transferred by his employer. He went on to work as sales manager for Samsonite Corp, and was a member of Columbine Lodge 147, Rocky Mountain Consistory 1, and El Jebel Shrine. The couple had two sons, Laurence (born July 23, 1950), and Ronald (born August 10, 1953). He died in a Philadelphia hospital on September 12, 1972 after a short illness, and was buried in Cleveland, Ohio.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, circa 1890-1987

 File — Box B407.01.0001: Series B407.01 [Barcode: U186023282778]
Identifier: B407.01.0001
Abstract

Box contains documents, letters, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to the Loeb family.

Dates: circa 1890-1987

Box 2, 1881-1951

 File — Box B407.02.0001: Series B407.02 [Barcode: U186023282867]
Identifier: B407.02.0002
Abstract

Box contains Ernest Loeb's Bronze Star Medal and Certificate, one (1) Loeb family scrapbook, three (3) framed photographs, one (1) 1947 diary, two (2) German ID cards, two (2) German passports, and one (1) passport cover.

Dates: 1881-1951

Box 3, 1899-1947

 File — Box B407.02.0002: Series B407.02 [Barcode: U186023282875]
Identifier: B407.02.0002
Abstract

Box contains (1) Rosh Hashana Prayer book in Hebrew from 1827, (1) Holy Book of Scriptures in English from 1947, and (1) report card book belonging to Bella Levi Loeb from 1899-1904.

Dates: 1899-1947

Ernest Loeb Alternate Birth Certificate, 17 January, 1939

 Item
Identifier: B407.01.0001.0010.00008
Abstract Document is an alternate birth certificate issued by the Darmstadt government. The document is titled "Geburtsurfunde", meaning birth certificate, although it was issued 15 years after he was born. The document lists Ernest Loeb's full name, birthday, father's name, mother's name, and the date (17 January 1939). It has a paper stamp that says "Stadt Darmstadt" (meaning "Darmstadt city"), "Gebuehr" (meaning "fee"), and a value of 0.60 Reichmarks. This physical stamp is stamped over in ink...
Dates: 17 January, 1939

Ernest Loeb Medical Certificate, 29 March, 1939

 File
Identifier: B407.01.0001.0010.00009
Abstract This document is a medical certificate for Ernest Loeb. At the top it reads "Aerztliches Zeugnis", meaning medical certificate. It then states in German "It is hereby certified that Mr. Ernst Israel Loeb, born 10 July 1924, resident of Darmstadt, [is] not suffering from contagious disease, mental illness, leprosy, elephantiasis, cancer, tuberculosis; is not blind or dumb, nor is still suffering from a long-term incapacity to work. [He] Is vaccinated against smallpox on: 29 March 1939....
Dates: 29 March, 1939

Frank and Ernest Loeb as Children, 1926-1930

 File
Identifier: B407.01.0001.0007.00003
Abstract Three photographs of Ernest and Frank Loeb as children. One shows both children riding a tricycle with their mother Bella. Another is a group portrait of elementary school age boys, one of which is holding a sign that reads "1930". In this picture Ernest Loeb is probably the last child on the right in the third row from the bottom, smiling behind the blonde boy in the striped shirt. Frank is probably the last child on the second row from the bottom, with his arms crossed. The other picture...
Dates: 1926-1930

German ID - Ernest Loeb, 8 March 1939

 Item
Identifier: B407.02.0002.00005
Abstract This is the German ID card of Ernest Loeb. The card itself is a folded fabric material. The front of the card reads "Deutsches Reich Kennkarte [identification card]" and has the letter "J" printed on it. Inside the card is a picture of Ernest, along with fingerprints from his right and left index fingers ("Rechter" and "Linker Zeigefinger"). The ID card is stamped several times with a stamp from the Darmstadt Police Headquarters ("Polizeidirektion Darmstadt"), with the German eagle holding a...
Dates: 8 March 1939

German Passport - Ernest Loeb, 4 May 1939 - 27 December 1939

 Item
Identifier: B407.02.0002.00004
Abstract This is the German passport of Ernest Karl Loeb, issued on May 4, 1939. On the front of the passport is "Deutsches Reich Reisepass" and the Nazi Germany eagle with a swastica. The front page of the passport has a red "J" stamped onto it. There are several ink stamps on the passport from the police headquarters ("Polizeidirektion") of Darmstadt, with the Nazi German eagle with a swastica. There are also several paper stamps, one worth two Reichsmarks, and one worth one Reichsmark. Both are...
Dates: 4 May 1939 - 27 December 1939

Letter from Ernest Loeb to Bella and Emil Loeb, circa 1946

 Item
Identifier: B407.01.0001.0011.00013
Abstract This is a letter from Ernest Loeb to his parents Bella and Emil Loeb, written from Germany while Ernest was still stationed there in WWII. Ernest discusses his job prospects after his enlistment is over. He is working on the "Warcrimes commision" in the "trials" which are presumably the Nuremburg Trials. Ernest says "I have personally spoken to Goering, Doenitz, Secretary's of state, Reinhardt, Meissner, Koerner, Kaeppler Bayrhoffer, Neuman and most important of all Schacht. They don't...
Dates: circa 1946

Letter from Ernest Loeb to family (copy), 16 June 1945

 Item
Identifier: B407.01.0001.0011.00003
Abstract This is a letter from Ernest Loeb written on June 16, 1945 in Zeitz, Germany. The letter describes Ernest's trip to Darmstadt while he is stationed in Germany in the U.S. Army in Leipzig, presumably written to his parents or brother. Ernest describes his trip with the army. He states "Darmstadt is completely in ruins. I have never seen a more perfect job of destruction. They told me that all that was done in 25 minutes and that 40000 people were killed in that one raid."...
Dates: 16 June 1945