Lowenstein, Henry, 1925-2014
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)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 9 Collections and/or Records:
Baggage Tag, 1947 June 12
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.
Kindertransport Plaque, 1999 June 14
The Kindertransport (Children's Transport) plaque at the Palace of Westminister, London, England during its unveiling event.
Lowenstein Family Holocaust Exhibit Booklet, 2009
Bound booklet written by Henry Lowenstein to accompany an exhibit featuring the Loewenstein documents at the Denver Public Library. The booklet explains the documents in the Lowenstein Family Holocaust Papers and tells his family's story during World War II especially relating to the Holocaust.
Lowenstein Family Papers and Art
Oral History Interview with Henry Lowenstein, 2011 February 5-20
An unedited video interview with Henry Lowenstein on three DVDs. A fourth DVD holds the MP4 copies of the interview.
Post Office Telegram, 6/10/1947-and 6/12/1947
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.
Radiogram, 1946 July 24
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."
United States Lines Company Passenger Ticket, 1947 May 8
Unveiling of the Kindertransport Plaque, 1999 June 14
Left to right: Speaker of the British House of Commons Betty Boothroyd, Director of the Association of Jewish Refugees Bertha Leverton, and Henry Lowenstein at the unveiling of the Kindertransport (Children's Transport) plaque at the Palace of Westminister, London, England.