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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 45 Collections and/or Records:

Red Cross Letter, 1941 March 21

 File
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

 Item
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

 File
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

Rosenstrasse Memorial, 2001

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.01.00003
Abstract

Statue at the Rosenstrasse Memorial in Berlin, Germany to honor Germans, mostly women, who protested the deportation of their Jewish spouses and children during the Rosenstrasse Protest. Marie Loewenstein and Karin Steinberg joined the thousands of Germans for six days, even facing S.S. machine guns. Max Loewenstein was among those saved from transportation to East European concentration camps.

Dates: 2001

Rosenstrasse Memorial, 2001

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Identifier: B333.02.01.00004
Abstract

Henry Lowenstein standing beside a statue at the Rosenstrasse Memorial in Berlin, Germany to honor the Germans, mostly women, who protested the deportation of their Jewish spouses and children during the Rosenstrasse Protest. Marie Loewenstein and Karin Steinberg joined the thousands of Germans for six days, even facing S.S. machine guns. Max Loewenstein was among those saved from transportation to East European concentration camps.

Dates: 2001

Second Clothing Ration Card, between 1940-1945

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00021
Abstract

Clothing ration card issued to Marie Loewenstein. The front cover is filled out by hand with Marie's name and address. The rest of the covers explains the legalities of the ration book, the assessment for substances, and the value of the goods. The inside of the card lists types of clothing and what they are worth. Around the edge are ration tabs some with Roman numerals and some with valid from dates. Most of these tabs are missing.

Dates: between 1940-1945

Self-Portrait, Maria Lowenstein, 1942

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Identifier: B333.08.0003.00003
Abstract

Charcoal self portrait of Maria Lowenstein dated 1942. Her hair is almost chin length with a slight curl and parted down the center. Her features are sharp. The portrait goes down to the top of shoulders and shirt collar.

Dates: 1942

Social Democratic Party Certificate of Membership, 1946 June 11

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Identifier: B333.05.0001.0005.00004
Abstract

Marie Loewenstein's Social Democratic Party, Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands.--Kreis 11 Schöneberg/Friedenau, of Germany certificate of membership. Information on the card includes Marie's address, the date of her previous card, and the date of this current card.

Dates: 1946 June 11

Transcript of Marie Loewenstein's Birth and Baptismal Record, 1943 February 28

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Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00007
Abstract Transcript of Marie Loewenstein's birth and baptismal records extracted from the register of births and baptisms at Oleviste Kirik, St. Olav's Church, in Tallinn, Estonia. Information on this document includes Marie's birth date, baptismal date, location, and pastor, her parent's names and godparent's names. The document was issued and signed in Tallinn, Estonia, January 30, 1923 by Victor Speer Pastor of St. Olav. The document was stamped and accepted in Berlin by the Nazis as proof...
Dates: 1943 February 28

Transcript of Marie Loewenstein's Birth and Baptismal Record, 1923 January 30

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00008
Abstract

Transcript of Marie Loewenstein's birth and baptismal records extracted from the register of births and baptisms at Oleviste Kirik, St. Olav's Church, in Tallinn, Estonia. Information on this document includes Marie's birth date, baptismal date, location, and pastor, her parent's names and godparent's names. The document was issued and signed in Tallinn, Estonia by Victor Speer Pastor of St. Olav.

Dates: 1923 January 30

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