Letter from the Reich Association of Jews in Germany, 1940 August 1

Item

Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00001

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Abstract

Letter from Reichsvereinigung der Juden in Deutschland.--Abteilung Wanderung, the Reich Association of Jews in Germany Aid Agency, to Dr. Max Loewenstein informing him that they have contacted friends in New York and Sao Paulo but are still waiting for help for the Loewensteins to emigrate. This Association was a front for the Nazis to deport Jews. Once the Association staff had served their purpose, they were transported to concentration camps. Translation from Henry Lowenstein: "Association of Jews in Germany, Immigration Division Assistance Association From the Reich’s Minister, According to the regulation of 31.10.1924 #117781, for community use of immigration assistance for the Jewish emigration Berlin, August 1, 1940 Dear Dr. Loewenstein, Regarding the interview with your wife in April of this year, we inform you herewith that we contacted our friends in New York and Sao Paulo on the same day and have not received any reply regarding this matter. We have taken steps to bring it to the attention of our friends and won’t fail to follow up to inform you it we hear anything. Signed, Association of Jews in Germany, The Immigration Division, Assistance Association From the Reich’s Minister, Dora Sara Lichtenstein"

Dates

1940 August 1

Creator

Reichsvereinigung der Juden in Deutschland. Abteilung Wanderung (Organization)

Digital Repository

Letter from the Reich Association of Jews in Germany

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Extent

1 Items (letter)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Documents and digital images from the Loewenstein's life in Berlin during World War II. Significant documents include deportation notices, birth and marriage certificates to prove Marie Loewenstein was not Jewish, ration and ID cards used to aquire food and clothing during the war.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good 21 x 22 centimeters

Provenance

Donated by Henry Lowenstein.

General

Title supplied by archivist. ||Text in German: Reichsvereinigung der Juden in Deutschland Abt. Wanderung (HILFSVEREIN). ||Translation by Henry Lowenstein and Erich Callman: Association of Jews in Germany, Immigration Division, Assistance Association. From the Reich's Minister, According to the regulation of 31.10 1924 #11781, for community use of immigration assistance for the Jewish emigration. Berlin, August 1, 1940.