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Loewenstein, Maria (Marie Lilli Margarete), 1894-1982

 Person

Biography

Marie [Maria] Lilli Margarete Bätge, b. Tallinn, m. Herr Steinberg, had one daughter, Karin M. Steinberg; then m. Dr. Max Israel Löwenstein (later Max Israel Loewenstein) in 1925; their son Ernst Heinrich Löwenstein (later Henry Lowenstein) b. July 4, 1925 was sent from Berlin to to England on the Kindertransport in 1939; the rest of the family emigrated to the United States in 1946, where they were joined by their son in 1947. __ __ __Her birth and baptismal certificate : B333.02.0001.0002.00007 (Marie Lilli Margarete Bätge, b. Reval, 1894 am 27 Marz am 1o Uhr morgens) Her certificate of marriage to Max Israel Loewenstein : B333.02.0001.0002.00009 (Marie Lilli Margarete Steinberg, m. 1925) Certificate of Identity : B333.06.0001.0006.00001.00001 (maiden name Marie Betge, b. Reval, Estonia, April 9, 1894) Her International Rescue and Relief Committee ID card, 1946 : B333.06.0001.0006.00008 (Maria Loewenstein) Lowenstein Family Holocaust Exhibit Booklet, 2009 : B333/07-0001.0007.00001 (Maria Loewenstein )

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Max Lowenstein's Ration Card, 1945-1946

 Item
Identifier: B333.05.0001.0005.00007
Abstract

Ration card issued to Max Lowenstien, ID number 6389 in district M by the "Jüdische Gemeinde zu Berlin" or the "Jewish Community in Berlin." The bottom of the card is signed "Maria Lowenstein." Ten columns across back titled Kartoffeln (potato), Gemüse (vegetables) and then labeld A-H. There are several date stamps across the columns.

Dates: 1945-1946

Notice Sheet, 1934 December 17

 File
Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00018
Abstract

Notice sheet for health insurance. Translation needed. Dated at the bottom 17.12.34.

Dates: 1934 December 17

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

Postponement of Eviction, 1942 February 24

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Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00006
Abstract Letter to Marie Loewenstein [Löwenstein on this letter] from Germany.--Generalbauinspektor für die Reichshauptstadt.--Hauptamt Verwaltung und Wirtschaft, the Main Office of Administration and Economics, Berlin, Germany. This letter informs Marie Loewenstein that the family's eviction notices have been temporarily postponed due to an interview with Marie Loewenstein the previous day. Loewenstein successfully proved, using birth and marriage certificates, that she was not Jewish and...
Dates: 1942 February 24

Ration Reclassification Request, 1945 October 10

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Identifier: B333.05.0001.0005.00001
Abstract A letter on letterhead from Hilfsstelle für politische Flüchtlinge und rassisch Verfolgte, the Aid Office for Political Refugees and Victims of Racial Persecution in Berlin, Germany. This letter states that Marie Loewenstein as the wife of a full Jew, a star carrier, has only a Jewish household identification card and is requesting she be reclassified for a higher level of ration cards. Marie Loewenstein's birth date and address are included and the letter is stamped with the Aid Office's...
Dates: 1945 October 10

Receipt, 1939 May 21

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Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00006
Abstract

Receipt to the amount of 50 Reichmarks filled out for Frau Loewenstein [Marie] in Berlin. This receipt is dated shortly before Heinrich Loewenstein [Henry Lowenstein] emigrated out of Germany and is possibly the receipt for the train ticket.

Dates: 1939 May 21

Red Cross Letter, 1940 April 26

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Identifier: B333.04.0001.0004.00007
Abstract

One typed letter on International Committee of the Red Cross Letterhead to Frau Marie Lowenstein (Henry's mother) providing an update on Henry. The letterhead is in French and type is in German. Letter states that Henry is doing well and that they were able to pass along the message that his grandmother had passed away.

Dates: 1940 April 26

Red Cross Letter, 1941 March 21

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Identifier: B333.04.0001.0004.00008
Abstract

One typed letter on International Committee of the Red Cross Letterhead to Mademoiselle (Henry's mother) providing an update on Henry. The letterhead is in French and type is in French. Letter states that Henry is in good health and working on Church Farm in Whipsnade.

Dates: 1941 March 21

Replacement Workbook, 1944 December 7

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Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00018
Abstract Marie Loewenstein's workbook issued by the Nazi government. Front cover is a form filled out by hand with Marie's name, birth date and place, address, and signature. Back cover are the rules for the use of the replacement card. Inside of the workbook, are columns titled Name and Location of the Company (Contractor) (Company Stamp), Type of Operation or the Operation Department, Date of Commencement of Employment, Type of Employment (as accurately as possible), Date of Termination of...
Dates: 1944 December 7

Report to Berlin Police, 1934 April 5

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Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00017
Abstract

Report to the Berlin police on April 5, 1934 upon moving into a new apartment. The form is in German and lists the family members names, birth dates, religeon. Has five stamps from the police department.

Dates: 1934 April 5

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