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Title: Family Histories, 1916-2009

Predominant Dates:1933 --1945

ID: RG-16/RG-16

Primary Creator: Auslander, Sari

Other Creators: Blumenfeld, Helga, Cohen family, Cohen, Naile, Flagg, Edith (1919-), Gerard, Betti (1934-), Gumener family, Gumener, Sara, Jontoff-Hutter, Otto, Kubaschka family, Kubaschka, David, Posner family, Posner, Ralph, Posner, Sarah, Rapaport, Joseph (1922-), Talerant family, Webster, D.R.

Extent: 0.0

Arrangement:

The arrangement scheme for the record group was imposed during processing in the absence of an original order. Materials are arranged by family name/creator, then by identifier, as assigned by the processor.

Record group is comprised of ten collections: 1. Posner family follection; 2. Kubaschka family collection; 3. Vienna family history collection; 4. Cohen family papers; 5. Jontof-Hutter family collection; 6. Phillip Raucher collection; 7. Sari Auslander papers; 8. Leo Baeck Institute collection; 9. Gumener family collection; 10. Edith Flagg papers. RG-16.11, D. R. Webster Collection: Album of Budapest, 1944 – 1945. RG-16.12, Joseph Rapaport Collection

Subjects: Auslander, Sari, Blumenfeld, Helga, Cohen family, family histories, Flagg, Edith, Germany (Europe), Gumener family, Italian Fascism, Italy (Europe), Jewish experience, Italian, 1918 -- 1945, Jontof-Hutter family, Kubaschka family, Panenske Brezany (Czechoslovakia), Personal correspondence, Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988, Photographs, pre-Second World War, Photographs, wartime, 1939 -- 1945, Poland (Europe), Posner family, Rapaport, Joseph, Raucher, Philip, Talerant family, Totalitarian regimes, Webster, D.R.

Languages: German, Italian, Czech, Dutch;Flemish, Polish, English

Abstract

This record group consists of multiple personal collections. Every collection comprises family documents of different facets, i.e., personal correspondence, photographs, diplomas and certificates of graduation from educational institutions, and related artifacts.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This record group through the materials of family histories embodies regional microhistories of prewar, wartime, and postwar period. For example, the Cohen family papers exemplifies the lesser-known facts of the relations between the Italian Fascist regime and the Jewish population in the early years of the Fascist regime. Overall, the families represented in this record group belonged to the Jewish middle class and were well-assimilated. Among the individual documents that stand out is a postcard written by Maria Altman in 1932. This postcard depicts the Castle in Panenske Brezany, Czechoslovakia. Once Reinhard Heidrich had been appointed the Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, this castle became one of his official residences.

Materials included in this record group are personal papers, correspondence, family albums, identification documents, testimonies, and official documents. A number of these documents are digitized.

Collection Historical Note

This record group has an emphasis on regional histories through family histories. Overall, these families belonged to the Jewish middle class and were well-assimilated. Among the individual documents, a postcard written by Maria Altman in 1932 stands out. This postcard depicts the castle in Panenske Brezany, Czechoslovakia. When Reinhard Heidrich was appointed Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, this castle/palace became one of his official residences. A number of documents are digitized.

Biographical Note

Sari Auslander was born on August 14, 1910 in Poland. resided in the New Palestine Displaced Persons Camp from October 2, 1945 until December 11, 1946. On February 7, 1947, she embarked on the S.S. Ernie Pyle for the United States. She arrived on February 18, 1947 in New York. Just after she married, Sari was naturalized as a U.S. citizen on August 28, 1953.

Subject/Index Terms

Auslander, Sari
Blumenfeld, Helga
Cohen family
family histories
Flagg, Edith
Germany (Europe)
Gumener family
Italian Fascism
Italy (Europe)
Jewish experience, Italian, 1918 -- 1945
Jontof-Hutter family
Kubaschka family
Panenske Brezany (Czechoslovakia)
Personal correspondence
Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988
Photographs, pre-Second World War
Photographs, wartime, 1939 -- 1945
Poland (Europe)
Posner family
Rapaport, Joseph
Raucher, Philip
Talerant family
Totalitarian regimes
Webster, D.R.

Administrative Information

Repository: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

Access Restrictions: No restrictions

Use Restrictions:

Copyrighted materials, credits to and references to the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust are required

Digital copies might be available upon request

Preferred Citation: RG-16, Family Histories. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Archive.

Processing Information: Materials are primarily described using the local descriptive standards of the LA Museum of the Holocaust.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Collection:

[Sub-Collection 1: RG-16.01, Posner Family Collection, 1946 -- 1980s],
[Sub-Collection 2: RG-16.02, Kubaszka Family Collection, 1933 -- 1945],
[Sub-Collection 3: RG-16.03- Family History- Vienna Collection, 1938 -- 1945],
[Sub-Collection 4: RG-16.04, Cohen Family Papers, 1927 -- 1951],
[Sub-Collection 5: RG-16.05, Jontof-Hutter Collection, 1938 -- 1946],
[Sub-Collection 6: RG-16.06, Philip Raucher Collection, 1939 -1945],
[Sub-Collection 7: RG-16.07, Sari Auslander Papers, 1946 -- 1953],
[Sub-Collection 8: RG-16.08, Family Correspondences, pre-Second World War, 1983 -- 1916],
[Sub-Collection 9: RG-16.09, Gumener Family Collection, 1916 -- 1938, 1916 -- 1938],
[Sub-Collection 10: RG-16.10, Edith Flagg Papers, 1918 -- 1999, 1918 -- 1999],
[Sub-Collection 11: RG-16.11, D.R. Webster Collection, Album of Budapest, 1944 -- 1945, 1944 -- 1945],
[Sub-Collection 12: RG-16.12, Joseph Rapaport Collection, 1942 -- 1954, 1942 -- 1954],
[Sub-Collection 13: RG-16.13, Helga Blumenfeld Papers, 1930 -- 1948, 1930 -- 1948],
[Sub-Collection 14: RG-16.14, Talerant Family Papers,],
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Sub-Collection 13: RG-16.13, Helga Blumenfeld Papers, 1930 -- 1948, 1930 -- 1948

This collection comprises of documents and photographs regarding Helga Blumenfeld's experience during and after the war. The documents are in German and Czech.

RG-16.13.01, Identity certificate for former political prisoners and prisoners in protective custody, 26 March 1946.

RG-16.13.02, Postcard with Helga Blumenfeld's photograph, 26 April 1942.

RG-16.13.03, Driver's license, 22 November 1948.

RG-16.13.04, A permit for unrestrictive movement, 11 August 1945

RG-16.13.05, Registration with police authority, and excerpt of regulation of 6 January 1938, 30 August 1945.

RG-16.13.06, Photograph sent to Helga Blumenfeld,

RG-16.13.07, Family photograph, ca 1930s

RG-16.13.08, Photograph of family, ca 1930s

RG-16.13.09, Photograph of two children playing with dolls, ca 1930s

RG-16.13.10, Photograph of Helga Blumenfeld, 16 February 1939

RG-16.13.11, Photograph of a man by the car, ca 1930

RG-16.13.12, Photograph of man on sled in the snow, ca 1930s

RG-16.13.13, Photograph of Helga Blumenfeld with her mother, ca 1939

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, wartime, 1939 -- 1945; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Identification documents; Blumenfeld, Helga; Berlin (Germany); Czechoslovakia (Europe); Czechoslovakia, 1945 -- 1948

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 1: RG-16.13.01, Identity certificate for former political prisoners and prisoners in protective custody, March 1946

The document is an identity certificate for former political prisoners and prisoners protection. The certificate is for Helga Blumenfeld and within the document her nationality is listed as stateless. There is a photograph of Blumenfeld included in the material. The material is in German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Identification documents; Blumenfeld, Helga; Berlin (Germany); Auschwitz (Concentration camp); identification photograph; Identification card for foreigners and stateless persons; German, language

Creators:: United States Army; Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 2: RG-16.13.02, Postcard with Helga Blumenfeld's photograph, April 1942

The document contains a postcard sent by Helga Blumenfeld. The postcard is written in German

Subject/Index Terms:: Personal correspondence; Blumenfeld, Helga; postcards; Photographs, wartime, 1939 -- 1945; wartime correspondences; Photographs; German, language

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 3: RG-16.13.03, Driver's license, November 1948

The document contains Helga Blumenfeld's driver's license. The material is in German

Subject/Index Terms:: Identification documents; Blumenfeld, Helga; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Bayreuth (Germany); German, language; Germany (1945 -- 1949); driver's license; Government Documents

Creators:: Bayreuth authority (1948); Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 4: RG-16.13.04, A permit for unrestrictive movement, August 1945

The document contains a pass for unrestrictive passing through the Libec area, Czechoslovakia. The document belonged to Helga Blumenfeld. This was issued by the Czech Security forces; therefore, it is written in Czech

Subject/Index Terms:: Blumenfeld, Helga; Libec (Czech Republic); Czechoslovakia (Europe); Czech authorities; Czechoslovakia (1945--1991); Czech, language

Creators:: Czech Security Forces (1945); Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 5: RG-16.13.05, Registration with police authority, and excerpt of regulation, August 1945

The document contains a registration with the police authority. The registration belongs to Helga Blumenfeld and it includes personal information such as date of birth and place of birth. The other page in the document is the regulations established in order to register in the city. The material is in German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Blumenfeld, Helga; Identification documents--Post-WWII; German, language; Bayreuth (Germany); Germany (1945 -- 1949); Identification documents

Creators:: Bayreuth municipal authorities (1945); Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 6: RG-16.13.06, photograph sent to helga blumenfeld, ca 1940s

The document is a photograph sent to Helga Blumenfeld depicting six men in uniform posing for the photograph. There is some writing in the back of the photograph in English, "All the best to Helga"

Subject/Index Terms:: Personal correspondence; Blumenfeld, Helga; English, language; postcards; wartime photographs; Photographs, wartime, 1939 -- 1945; Photographs; uniforms

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 7: RG-16.13.07, Family photograph, ca 1930s

The document contains a photograph of a couple.

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, pre-Second World War; Photographs; Blumenfeld, Helga; Jewish life, pre-war

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 8: RG-16.13.08, Photograph of family, ca 1930s

The document contains a family photograph prior to the war

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, pre-Second World War; family photographs; Photographs; Jewish life, pre-war; Blumenfeld, Helga

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 9: RG-16.13.09, Photograph of two children playing with dolls, ca 1930s

The document contains a photograph of two children playing with dolls

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, pre-Second World War; family photographs; Photographs; Jewish life, pre-war; Blumenfeld, Helga

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 10: RG-16.13.10, Photograph of Helga Blumenfeld, 16 February 1939

The document contains a photograph of Helga Blumenfeld as a young woman in the 1930s.

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, pre-Second World War; family photographs; Photographs; Jewish life, pre-war; Blumenfeld, Helga

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 11: RG-16.13.11, Photograph of a man by the car, Germany, ca 1930

The document contains a photograph of a man standing by a car and a girl sitting inside the car. There is a message written in German to Helga Blumenfeld about the photograph. The message relates that the photograph was taken of Helga's father in Treptower Park, Berlin.

Subject/Index Terms:: German, language; Photographs, pre-Second World War; Blumenfeld, Helga; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1918--1933); Photographs

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 12: RG-16.13.12, Photograph of man on sled in snow, ca 1930s

The document contains a photograph of a man on a sled in the snow.

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, pre-Second World War; family photographs; Blumenfeld, Helga; Photographs; Jewish life, pre-war

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 13: RG-16.13.13, Helga Blumenfeld with her mother, ca 1939

The document contains a photograph of Helga Blumenfeld and her mother.

Subject/Index Terms:: Blumenfeld, Helga; Photographs, pre-Second World War; family photographs; Photographs; Jewish life, pre-war

Creators:: Blumenfeld, Helga