Lowenstein, Henry, 1925-2014
Person
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.
Citation
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)Citation
His emigration report, 1939 (Ernst Heinrich Israel Loewenstein)Citation
His Kindertransport travel letter, 1939 (Ernst Loewenstein)Citation
B333.01.0001.0001.00008 Lowenstein Family Holocaust Papers (Henry Lowenstein)Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:
A Raisin in the Sun, 1968
File
Identifier: B333.09.0013.0026
Overview
A exhibt label about Henry Lowenstein and his addition of African American plays to the Bonfils Theatre, beginning with "Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. The lead role was played by Jonathan Parker, father of Cleo Parker Robinson's father. Performance for the AKAs, a Black sorority, was performed on April 4, the day of Martin Luther King's assasination.
Dates:
1968
Aliens Order Certificate of Registration, 1941-1947
Item
Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00013
Overview
783003, Aliens Order, form designed 1920, Certificate of Registration issued at Dunstable, Beds on July 4, 1941 for Ernst Henrich Loewenstein, farm worker at Church Farm, Whipsnade, Beds. He arrived in United Kingdom on June 6, 1939. The last entry is "Repoarts leaving for U.S.A. on 12/6/47. Records amended at Dunstable."
Dates:
1941-1947
Arches with blue sky Scene Panel, circa 1970
Item
Identifier: B333.09.0010.00003
Scope and Contents
Framed gouache watercolor painting, with pencil sketch visible underneath paint, of a scene with three arches with twisted Corinthian columns; ionic columns line the sides. The center arch is coffered. Arches and columns are painted yellow. Lower right-hand corner signed "Lowenstein." Sticker on the back of frame says "Panel 3." It is presumed to be a set design.
Dates:
circa 1970
Baggage Tag, 1947 June 12
Item
Identifier: B333.06.0001.0006.00012
Overview
Baggage tag from Henry Lowenstein's crossing on the SS Marine Falcon from Southampton to the United States. The front of the tag is printed with "United States Line" and "Tourist Class Stateroom" in blue above and below an illustration of a ship. The back of the tag has been filled out by hand with H. Loewenstein, the steamer name, sailing date, departure port, arrival port, and final destination in Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1947 June 12
Box 1: Maria Lowenstein Watercolor Paintings
File — Box: D066.0001
Identifier: D066.01.0001
Overview
This box contains (6) blue watercolor paintings done by Maria Lowenstein of dancers from various styles.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Box 13, 1873-2014
File — Box: B333.08.0013
Identifier: B333.08.0013
Overview
This box is part of the Lowenstein Family Papers and Art. It contains information on Maria Lowenstein (Series 8), including exhibits, and Henry Lowenstein (Series 9).
Dates:
1873-2014
Box 14, 1922-2011
File — Box: B333.08.0014
Identifier: B333.09.0014
Scope and Contents
Contains audio-cassettes and transcripts of oral histories by Maria Lowenstein, most done in the late 1970s. Also "Paintings by Maria Lowenstein" by Henry Lowenstein and Bob Zimmer and two books that belonged to Henry Losenstein.
Dates:
1922-2011
Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 1865-1950, 2011
Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00009
Overview
Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.
Dates:
2011
Container 11, 1967
File — Frame: B333.09.0011
Identifier: B333.09.0011
Overview
Framed set panel for "Sound of Music," which was performed at Cheesman Park. Scene is when the family is perfoming "Edelweiss" in concert near the end of the play.
Dates:
1967
Correspondence, 1939-1984
File
Identifier: B333.08.0013.0001
Overview
Contains correspondence, envelopes, picture postcards and notes. Most of the correspondence is in German, but the picture postcards are in English and have photos, circa 1900, but cards were mailed in January-March of 1960 from Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Maria in Denver. There is no signature from the sender on the postcards. One letter in English written to the Lowenstein family in Berlin from a Rita (?) in Birmingham, England.
Dates:
1939-1984