Schoenberg, Zeisl, and Aberbach Families Papers, 1884-1959 | Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

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Collection Overview

Title: Schoenberg, Zeisl, and Aberbach Families Papers, 1884-1959

ID: RG-27/

Primary Creator: Schoenberg family

Other Creators: Aberbach family, Schoenberg, Arthur, Zeisl family

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 creator, then by identifier, as assigned by the processor.

Record group is comprised of four collections: 1. Schoenberg family papers; 2. Aberbach family collection; 3. Collection on Egon Zeisl; 4. Collection on Wilhelm Zeisl.

Languages: German, English, French, Dutch;Flemish

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This record group is comprised of the personal papers of Schoenberg, Zeisl and Aberbach families. Largely, the Schoenberg family papers reflect the life story of Arthur Schoenberg in Germany, whereas the Zeisl family and Aberbach family papers deal with the prewar life of these families in Austria; life under the Nazi regime; and subsequent emigration.

The Zeisl family papers focuses on the baptism of Egon Zeisl in Vienna in 1938, undertaken for the sole purpose of receiving an entry visa to the United Kingdom. There are a number of documents related to Egon Zeisl's immigration from Austria. Additionally, there are documents reflecting his life in the United States.

These collections also contain correspondence between family members in Europe (Austria, Germany, Belgium), as well as in Argentina, and the consulate and emigration organizations in the United States. Overall, these letters were concerned with obtaining entry visas to the United States. They writers of these letters also inquired about family affairs and seek counsel for emigration. On multiple occasions they allude to life in Europe under the Nazi or pro-Nazi regimes. No return correspondence from the United States is available.

The materials in this record group include postcards, certificates, letters, official identification documents, diplomas and certificates from schools and other educational establishments, and photographs primarily from the prewar period. Materials in this record group are digitized.

Collection Historical Note

By the time the Nazis in Germany and Austria had risen to power, the members of the Zeisl, Aberbach and Schoenberg families were separated throughout Europe and America. The younger generation of these families managed to leave Germany and Austria before or soon after the beginning of the Second World War. Apparently, some members of these families had established roots in the United States sometime in the beginning of the 20^th century, therefore, the immediate family members had been able to utilize these inter-family relations in order to immigrate. For some family members like Wilhelm (Willy) Zeisl, the flight from Nazi Austria did not transpire until after the Second World War broke out. He was admitted into the United States on September 21, 1939. The other family members, especially the generation of parents, were not that fortunate. The letters exchanged between the European and American parts of the families lasted from 1938 to 1941. The last correspondence between Edith Aberbach in Los Angeles, USA, to her mother Kathrina Aberbach in Schaerbeck, Belgium, via the American Red Cross, dates by the 2^nd of April 1942.

Administrative Information

Repository: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

Acquisition Method: Most of the documents within this record group was donated or loaned from Randol Schonberg and Betty (Walter) Zeisl.

Preferred Citation: RG-27, Schoenberg, Zeisl, and Aberbach Families Papers. 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

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[Sub-Collection 1: RG-27.01, Schoenberg Family Papers],
[Sub-Collection 2: RG-27.02, Aberbach Family Collection],
[Sub-Collection 3: RG-27.03, Egon Zeisl Documents],
[Sub-Collection 4: RG-27.04, Wilhelm Zeisl Documents],
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Sub-Collection 2: RG-27.02, Aberbach Family Collection

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 1: RG-27.02.01, Letter written on 26 April 1940, 1940

Letter in German written on 26 April 1940

Subject/Index Terms:: German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 2: RG-27.02.02, Letter, written on January 13, 1940. From Ida to Frieda, 1940

A correspondence between Ida Aberbach and Frieda Schuele. Ida asks about sewing machines and writes about her and others' travel plans. In German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in German language; German, language; Correspondence in German language; Aberbach, Ida; Schuele, Frieda

Creators:: Aberbach family; Aberbach, Ida (1942)

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 3: RG-27.02.03, Graduation certificate of Edith Aberbach from a girls' junior high school in Berlin-Schoeneberg, 1934

Graduation certificate of Edith Aberbach from a girls' junior high school in Berlin Schoeneberg

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; German, language; Documents in German language; Schoeneberg (Berlin, Germany); Berlin (Germany); Germany (1900 -- 1939); Graduation certificate

Creators:: Aberbach family; Aberbach, Edith

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 4: RG-27.02.04, Letter to Frieda from Kaethe and Oskar, 13 January 1940, 1940

Letter to Frieda Schuele from Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach, 13 January 1940

Subject/Index Terms:: Schuele, Frieda; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language

Creators:: Aberbach family; Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 5: RG-27.02.05, Letter written to Edith from her parents, 12 February 1941, 1941

Letter written to Edith Aberbach from her parents, 12 February 1941

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language

Creators:: Aberbach family; Aberbach, Edith

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 6: RG-27.02.06, Certificate of Good Conduct, 1934

Certificate of Good Conduct

Subject/Index Terms:: German, language; Documents in German language; School documents; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1900 -- 1939); Vienna (Austria); Austria (1900 -- 1932); Austria (1933-1939)

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 7: RG-27.02.07, Graduation certificate from a domestic science school in Berlin, 1934 -- 1935

Graduation certificate from a domestic science school in Berlin issued to Edith Aberbach for her time spent between April 1934 and March 1935. Average grades, some classes taken were health studies and racial, hygienic, and population policy.

Subject/Index Terms:: German, language; Documents in German language; School documents; Aberbach, Edith; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1900 -- 1939); Graduation certificate

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 8: RG-27.02.08, Postcard sent on 24 August 1938 from Berlin to Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 1938

Postcard sent on 24 August 1938 from Berlin to Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Sent to Erich Aberbach from his mother, maiden name Katharina Loisenhek, who writes to Erich and his sister Edith, who both immigrated to the United States: Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Postal Stamp; postcards; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1900 -- 1939); Lansdale (Pennsylvania, United States); United States (1900 -- 1939); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; Loisenhek, Katharina; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Loisenhek, Katharina; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 9: RG-27.02.09, Postcard sent on 11 November 1938 to Brooklyn, New York, 1938

Postcard sent on 11 November 1938 to Brooklyn, New York. Sent to Edith Aberbach in the US, from her friend Nasdar. Her friend Nasdar writes about mutual friends, what they are doing, etc. Language: German

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Brooklyn (New York, United States); United States (1900 -- 1939); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Postal Stamp; swastika; Nazi, postal stamps; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 10: RG-27.02.10, Postcard sent on 13 November 1938 to Brooklyn, New York, 1938

Postcard sent on 13 November 1938 to Brooklyn, New York. Sent to Edith Aberbach in the US, from her mother. Kuki received the confirmation for his/her emigration and sends greetings to many people. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Brooklyn (New York, United States); United States (1900 -- 1939); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Postal Stamp; swastika; Nazi, postal stamps; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 11: RG-27.02.11, Postcard sent on 18 November 1938 to Brooklyn, New York, 1938

Postcard sent on 18 November 1938 to Brooklyn, New York. Sent to Edith Aberbach in the US, from her parents in Berlin, Germany. Edith's mother is worried about their emigration and says everything takes too long. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Brooklyn (New York, United States); United States (1900 -- 1939); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Postal Stamp; swastika; Nazi, postal stamps; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 12: RG-27.02.12, Letter written on 27 November 1938, 1938

Letter written on 27 November 1938. From Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach in Berlin to Edith in the US. The store of the mother-in-law was closed. Many other families went abroad already. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; United States (1900 -- 1939); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1900 -- 1939)

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach family; Aberbach, Edith

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 13: RG-27.02.13, Letter written on 3 December 1938, 1938

Letter written on 3 December 1938. From Papa and Ida. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Ida; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1900 -- 1939)

Creators:: Aberbach, Ida (1942); Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 14: RG-27.02.14, Letter written on 17 July 1939, 1939

Letter written on 17 July 1939. From the Department of State, Washington, D.C. to Edith Aberbach in New York. Written in response to Edith's request for help with the immigration of her parents. The State Department will not assist and writes that the Aberbachs must wait their turn. The State Department argues further that is not a governmental responsibility to intervene on behalf of individual applicants. Signed by A.M. Warren, Chief of the Visa Division. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); US Department of State

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family; US Department of State

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 15: RG-27.02.15, Postcard written on 4 September 1939, 1939

Postcard written on 4 September 1939. Sent to Edith Aberbach in the US from her parents in Antwerp, Belgium. Edith's parents tell her to send more postcards and letters; they also mention the war that started days earlier and discuss their uncertain future. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Antwerp (Belgium); Aberbach, Edith; United States (1900 -- 1939); Belgium (1939-1945); Germany (1939--1945); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; postcards; Postal Stamp; Second World War, 1939 -- 1945

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 16: RG-27.02.16, Postcard written on 15 December 1939, 1939

Postcard written on 15 December 1939. From Oskar and Kaethe Aberbach as well as Oskar Fuerst in Antwerp, Belgium to Kurt Wittler in New York. It is not clear, but money was either sent to Erich, Edith, Frieda, or Kurt. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Postal Stamp; postcards; Antwerp (Belgium); New York (New York, United States); Personal correspondence; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; Fuerst, Oskar; Wittler, Kurt; Belgium (1939-1945); United States (1939 -- 1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; Fuerst, Oskar; Wittler, Kurt; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 17: RG-27.02.17, Letter written on 23 December 1939, 1939

Letter written on 23 December 1939. from Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach to Erich Aberbach in the US. They received a letter from Erich and others as well. Kaethe asks about business in the US and writes and asks about her education. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; United States (1939 -- 1945); Personal correspondence; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Antwerp (Belgium); Belgium (1939-1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 18: RG-27.02.18, Letter written on 14 January 1940, 1940

Letter written on 14 January 1940. Kaethe and Oskar Abebach ask about Edith Aberbach's journey in the US, her boyfriend R.A., her brother Erich, and about their own plans to leave the country. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; United States (1939 -- 1945); Belgium (1939-1945); Antwerp (Belgium); New York (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 19: RG-27.02.19, Letter written on 9 April 1940, 1940

Letter written on 9 April 1940. From Kaeth and Oskar Aberbach to Edith Aberbach in the US. They write about family business and their plans to learn English. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; United States (1939 -- 1945); Belgium (1939-1945); Antwerp (Belgium); New York (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 20: RG-27.02.20, Letter written on 11 April 1940, 1940

Letter written on 11 April 1940. From Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach to Edith Aberbach in the US. The parents received a letter from their daughter. They write about the censorship in Germany and that Paula (probably Edith's friend) should be more careful. The mother wants to send her daughter a bra and needs her measurements. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Germany (1933 -- 1945); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; United States (1939 -- 1945); Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 21: RG-27.02.21, Envelope addressed to Edith Aberbach, 1940

Envelope addressed to Edith Aberbach

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Brooklyn (New York, United States); Germany (1939--1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 22: RG-27.02.22, Letter written on 10 May 1940, 1940

Letter written on 10 May 1940. From Arno Schule in Naples, Italy to Edith Aberbach in the United States. Arno, Edith's former teacher, waits for his mother in Naples to leave Italy eventually. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Schule, Arno; Aberbach, Edith; Naples (Italy); Italy (1940 -- 1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Schule, Arno; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 23: RG-27.02.23, Postcard written on 1 August 1940, 1940

Postcard written on 1 August 1940. Sent to Erich Aberbach in the US from his parents in Berlin, Germany. Erich's parents request money from him and discuss family issues. The postcard has a swastika seal and reads, "Controlled by a special unit of the Wehrmacht." Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Erich; Nazi, postal stamps; Postal Stamp; swastika; Brooklyn (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; German Armed Forces, Wehrmacht; Berlin (Germany); United States (1939 -- 1945); Germany (1939--1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 24: RG-27.02.24, Postcard written on 1 August 1940, 1940

Postcard written on 1 August 1940. Sent to Edith Aberbach in the US from her parents in Berlin, Germany. Edith's parents mention that they are on a recovery vacation. They thank Edith for the letter seh and her three girlfriends sent. The postcard has a swastika seal that reads, "Controlled by a special unit of the Wehrmacht." Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Nazi, postal stamps; Postal Stamp; swastika; Brooklyn (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; German Armed Forces, Wehrmacht; Berlin (Germany); United States (1939 -- 1945); Germany (1939--1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 25: RG-27.02.25, Postcard written on 5 August 1940, 1940

Postcard written on 5 August 1940. Sent to Erich Aberbach in the US from Benjamin Israel Broder in Berlin-Schoenberg. He mentions Erich's parents, Berlin, and the American Express Company. The postcard has a swastika that reads, "Controlled by a special unit of the Wehrmacht." Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Schoeneberg (Berlin, Germany); Aberbach, Erich; Benjamin Israel Broder; Germany (1939--1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); postcards; Postal Stamp; Nazi, postal stamps; swastika; German Armed Forces, Wehrmacht

Creators:: Aberbach, Erich; Benjamin Israel Broder; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 26: RG-27.02.26, Letter written on 6 August 1940, 1940

Letter written on 6 August 1940. From Eta Brandt in Berlin, Germany to her friend (whom she calls my beloved cute little goat, probably Edith Aberbach). Eta writes from Germany that she wanted to marry abroad, but her boyfriend was drafted and her cousin went to the US, too, etc. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Brandt, Eta; Germany (1939--1945); Berlin (Germany); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Brandt, Eta; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 27: RG-27.02.27, Postcard written on 7 August 1940, 1940

Postcard written on 7 August 1940. Sent to Edith Aberbach in the US from her parents in Antwerp, Belgium. Her parents are happy to have received letters from both of their children. They discuss family issues. The postcard has a swastika seal that reads, "Controlled by a special unit of the Wehrmacht." Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Nazi, postal stamps; Postal Stamp; postcards; swastika; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Antwerp (Belgium); Belgium (1939-1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); German Armed Forces, Wehrmacht; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 28: RG-27.02.28, Postcard sent on 31 August 1940, 1940

Postcard sent on 31 August 1940. Sent to Edith Aberbach in Rockford, Illinois from Kuki in Washington, D.C. Kuki is having a nice time and sends best greetings. The postcard depicts the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; Personal correspondence; United States (1939 -- 1945); Postal Stamp; Washington D.C. (United States); Photographs; Photographs, Monuments; Rockford (Illinois, United States)

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 29: RG-27.02.29, Letter written on 17 September 1940, 1940

Letter written on 17 September 1940. Letter from an old girlfriend in Germany to Edith in the US. The sender's name is illegible. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Germany (1939--1945); Berlin (Germany); United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 30: RG-27.02.30, Letter written on 11 October 1940, 1940

Letter written on 11 October 1940. From Eta Brandt in Berlin, Germany to Edith in the US. Eta gives Edith addresses of friends in the United States that might help her find a good job. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Brandt, Eta; Aberbach, Edith; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Germany (1939--1945); Berlin (Germany); United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); Personal correspondence

Creators:: Brandt, Eta; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 31: RG-27.02.31, Letter written on 19 November 1940, 1940

Letter written on 19 November 1940. From Erich's mother in Europe to the United States. She writes that they have no money and have yet to receive a response from the children. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Erich; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Germany (1939--1945); Berlin (Germany); United States (1939 -- 1945); Brooklyn (New York, United States); Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 32: RG-27.02.32, Letter written on 24 November 1940, 1940

Letter written on 24 November 1940. From Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach (and their friends, the Holzmann family) to Erich Aberbach in the United States. The families have heard a rumor that it may be possible to immigrate to the Virgin Islands. They ask Erich to contact the Holzmann family's son in New York City. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Erich; United States (1939 -- 1945); Virgin Islands; New York (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; Germany (1939--1945); Berlin (Germany)

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family; Holzmann family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 33: RG-27.02.33, Envelope addressed to Miss Edith Aberbach, sent via airmail, 1940

Envelope addressed to Miss Edith Aberbach, sent via airmail.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; New York (New York, United States); Buenos Aires (Argentina); United States (1939 -- 1945); Argentina (1939 -- 1945); English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; Spanish, language; Documents in Spanish language; Correspondence in Spanish language; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 34: RG-27.02.34, Letter written on 4 December 1940, 1940

Letter written on 4 December 1940. From J. Stanietzki in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Edith in the US. Edith asked J. Stanietzki for help to solicit her parents to Argentina. J. writes that there is not much he can do. He also talks about family. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Buenos Aires (Argentina); Argentina (1939 -- 1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); New York (New York, United States); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; English, language

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 35: RG-27.02.35, Letter written on 11 December 1940, 1940

Letter written on 11 December 1940. From Erich Aberbach's mother, maiden name Katharina Loisenhek, in Europe to Erich in the United States. She finally received Erich's letters, but the check he sent hasn't arrived. The parents are trying to get out, but they cannot obtain visas. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Loisenhek, Katharina; Aberbach, Erich; United States (1939 -- 1945); Germany (1939--1945); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence

Creators:: Aberbach, Erich; Loisenhek, Katharina; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 36: RG-27.02.36, Letter written on 30 December 1940, 1940

Letter written on 30 December 1940. From Kaethe Aberbach to Edith Aberbach in the US. She writes about family issues and Edith's friends in the US. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Documents in German language; Rockford (Illinois, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945); Correspondence in German language; German, language; Personal correspondence; Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Edith; Germany (1939--1945); wartime correspondences

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 37: RG-27.02.37, Very short or possibly part of a letter, written on 20 January 1941, 1941

Very short or possibly part of a letter, written on 20 January 1941. From Berta in Zurich, Switzerland to Edith Aberbach. Berta confirms she just received Edith's letters. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Zurich (Switzerland); Switzerland (1939 -- 1945); Germany (1939--1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 38: RG-27.02.38, Letter written on 20 January 1941, 1941

Letter written on 20 January 1941. Four-page letter from Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach to Frieda Schule in the United States. They received the first mail from Erich (which he sent in November) since April. They talk about their lives. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach, Oskar; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; United States (1939 -- 1945); Personal correspondence; wartime correspondences; Germany (1939--1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 39: RG-27.02.39, Letter written on 7 May 1941, 1941

Letter written on 7 May 1941. From F. Schuele in Berlin, Germany to Edith. Schuele responds to a letter from Edith. She and Edith's former teacher, A. (possibly Arno Schule, see RG-27.02.22), are waiting for papers that would allow entry into the US. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Schule, Arno; Aberbach, Edith; Berlin (Germany); Germany (1939--1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Immigration to United States; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; wartime correspondences

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Schule, Arno; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 40: RG-27.02.40, Correspondence from the Belgian Red Cross, 11 May 1942, 1942

Correspondence from the Belgian Red Cross, 11 May 1942. From Oskar Aberbach, Brussels, Belgium to Edith Aberbach, New Jersey, U.S. The limited space allows only very short messages. The parents are worried because they don't know anything about their children. They are well and ask their children to contact them. Erich responds on the back, "Thank you for your message, I am very glad to hear from you. I'm good. Write again soon." Language: Dutch, French, German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; Belgian Red Cross; New Jersey (USA: State); Brussels (Belgium); United States (1939 -- 1945); Belgium (1939-1945); Personal correspondence; Dutch, language; French, language; German, language; Documents in Dutch language; Documents in French language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in French language; Correspondence in German language; Correspondence in Dutch language; wartime correspondences

Creators:: Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; Belgian Red Cross; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 41: RG-27.02.41, Letter written on 7 June 1941, 1941

Letter written on 7 June 1941. From Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach to Edith Aberbach in the United States asking for emigration assistance. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; Germany (1939--1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Emigration from Nazi Germany to the United States; Immigration to United States; wartime correspondences

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 42: RG-27.02.42, Letter written on 23 June 1941, 1941

Letter written on 23 June 1941. From the American Consulate General in Antwerp, Belgium to Erich Aberbach in New York. The Consulate General in Antwerp, Belgium received an affidavit of support for his parents from Erich Aberbach on June 23, 1941. Due to an emergency situation, they cannot assist them. Signed by William H. Beach, American Consul. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: English, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in English language; legal correspondence; American Consulate; Antwerp (Belgium); Aberbach, Erich; Belgium (1939-1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Affidavit; US Department of State; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; Bronx, New York (USA)

Creators:: Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family; American Consulate General

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 43: RG-27.02.43, Letter written on 13 September 1941, 1941

Letter written on 13 September 1941. From Kaethe and Oskar Aberbach to relatives in the United States. This letter was probably sent from a ghetto. People ask for supplies. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; United States (1939 -- 1945); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; wartime correspondences; correspondence to and from ghettos; Germany (1939--1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 44: RG-27.02.44, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society envelope addressed to Edith Aberbach, Newark, NJ, Feb. 1942, 1942

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society envelope addressed to Edith Aberbach, Newark, NJ, Feb. 1942.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society); Newark (New Jersey, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945); New York (New York, United States); Postal Stamp; English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) (1947); Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 45: RG-27.02.45, Letter, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, sent on 20 February 1942, 1942

Letter, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, sent on 20 February 1942. From the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society in New York to Edith Aberbach in Newark, New Jersey. Written in response to a letter from Edith Aberbach. They are not able to cash a check for her and advise her to open a bank account and deposit it there. Signed by Isaac L. Asofsky, Executive Director. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society); New York (New York, United States); Newark (New Jersey, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945); English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; Aberbach, Edith; legal correspondence; Emigration from Nazi Germany to the United States; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kaethe; Brussels (Belgium); Belgium (1939-1945); wartime correspondences

Creators:: Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) (1947); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 46: RG-27.02.46, Undated letter from Kaethe Aberbach to Edith's roommates

Undated letter from Kaethe Aberbach to Edith's roommates. From Kaethe Aberbach to Mrs. Brunnengraber, Rippenbein, and Ascher. Edith's mother writes to Edith's roommates, thanking them for welcome Edith. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Edith; United States (1939 -- 1945)

Creators:: Aberbach, Kaethe; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 47: RG-27.02.47, Correspondence from the American Red Cross, 2 April 1942, 1942

Correspondence from the American Red Cross, 2 April 1942. From Edith Aberbach in Los Angeles, CA to her mother Kathrina Aberbach in Schaerbeek, Belgium. She writes to her mother and father that she is anxious to learn how they are and if they are at the same address. Edith's parents respond on the back, "We're well and still live at the same address. Where are Erich and Kurt? This was the first message. Stay healthy and be kissed by your parents and Ida." Language: French, English.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Kathrina; Schaerbeek (Belgium); Belgium (1939-1945); American Red Cross; Aberbach, Ida; French, language; English, language; Documents in French language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in French language; Correspondence in English language; Los Angeles (California, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945)

Creators:: American Red Cross (1940--1945); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Kathrina; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 48: RG-27.02.48, Letter, undated, probably sent before 8 December 1942, 1942

Letter, undated, probably sent before 8 December 1942. Newark, New Jersey. The Department of Justice advises Edith Aberbach that she is required to file an application for a Certificate of Identification because she is registered as an alien of enemy nationality. Signed by Earl G. Harrison, Special Assistant to the Attorney General. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: US Department of Justice; Newark (New Jersey, United States); Aberbach, Edith; United States (1939 -- 1945); English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; legal correspondence; wartime correspondences; Identification documents

Creators:: United States of America Department of Justice (postwar); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 49: RG-27.02.49, Letter sent on 8 December 1942, 1942

Letter sent on 8 December 1942. From the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, New York, to Edith Aberbach, Newark, New Jersey. The U.S. Department of Justice mails Edith Aberbach three documents to submit in order to get a Certificate of Identification. Signed by Sylvester Pindyck, Supervisor of Special Inspection Division. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: US Department of Justice; Identification documents; New York (New York, United States); Newark (New Jersey, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945); Aberbach, Edith; English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; legal correspondence; wartime correspondences; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (United States)

Creators:: United States of America Department of Justice (postwar); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 50: RG-27.02.50, Letter sent on 15 January 1943, 1943

Letter sent on 15 January 1943. From the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, New York, to Edith Aberbach, Newark, New Jersey. The U.S. Department of Justice advises Edith Aberbach that they received her letter from January 7, 1943. They're not able to tell her when the investigation for her case will be finished. Edith Aberbach probably wrote about her intention to move to California in her last letter. Signed by Sylvester Pindyck, Supervisor of Special Inspection Division. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: US Department of Justice; Aberbach, Edith; New York (New York, United States); Newark (New Jersey, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945); California (USA); English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; legal correspondence; wartime correspondences; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)

Creators:: United States of America Department of Justice (postwar); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 51: RG-27.02.51, Letter sent on 3 February 1943, 1943

Letter sent on 3 February 1943. From the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, New York, to Edith Aberbach, Newark, New Jersey. The U.S. Department of Justice confirms that Edith Aberbach submitted her German passport for the correction of her (enemy) identification records. They ask her if she possesses an Austrian Heimatschein. Signed by Sylvester Pindyck, Supervisor of Special Inspection Division. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: US Department of Justice; Aberbach, Edith; New York (New York, United States); Newark (New Jersey, United States); United States (1939 -- 1945); Passports, German; Identification documents; English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language; legal correspondence; wartime correspondences

Creators:: United States of America Department of Justice (postwar); Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 52: RG-27.02.52, Letter sent on 19 June 1945, 1945

Letter sent to 19 June 1945. From the "Aide aux Israelites Victimes de la Guerre" in Brussels, Belgium to Erich Aberbach in Los Angeles, CA. Written in response to Erich's letter. They tell him that his parents Oscar and Katharina Aberbach have been deported from the Malines Camp in Belgium. They don't have any further information but promise to let Erich know as soon as they know something. Signed by the Chief of Service. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kathrina; Brussels (Belgium); Belgium (1945--Present); Los Angeles (California, United States); United States (1945 -- 1960); Malines Camp (Belgium); Deportation of German Jews; French, language; Documents in French language; Correspondence in French language; English, language; Documents in English language; Correspondence in English language

Creators:: Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family; Aberbach, Oskar; Aberbach, Kathrina

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 53: RG-27.02.53, Permission to enter Trinidad, issued by Harbor Master's office, Port-of-Spain, 29 December 1938, 1938

Permission to enter Trinidad, issued by Harbor Master's office, Port-of-Spain, 29 December 1938. For Aalo Brandt and his wife and child from Germany. Valid until May 31, 1939. Under the condition that each makes a landing deposit of $250. Language: English.

Subject/Index Terms:: Port-of-Spain (Trinidad); Emigration from Nazi Germany; Brandt, Aalo; Germany (1933 -- 1939); English, language; Immigration documents; Documents in English language

Creators:: Brandt, Aalo; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 54: RG-27.02.54, Photograph, A house and car, 1948

Photograph, A house and car. Ochsenfurt, Germany, June 1948. Caption on reverse side, "Home, sweet home! That's the old car."

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; family photographs; Ochsenfurt (Germany); Germany (1945 -- 1949)

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 55: RG-27.02.55, Photograph, A town with mountains in the background

Photograph, a town with mountains in the background. Possibly Innsbruck, Austria.

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, cities; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Innsbruck (Austria); Austria (1939--1945); family photographs

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 56: RG-27.02.56, Photograph, Sitting at tables drinking, 1945

Photograph, sitting at tables drinking. Trip to Innsbruck, Austria, August 1945.

Subject/Index Terms:: family photographs; Photographs, family members; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Innsbruck (Austria); Austria (1939--1945)

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 57: RG-27.02.57, Photograph, Man in a uniform and Red Cross helmet, 1945

Photograph, Man in a uniform and Red Cross helmet. Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, June 1945. Dispensary rear entrance.

Subject/Index Terms:: family photographs; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Bergisch-Gladbach (Germany); Germany (1945 -- 1949); German Red Cross; English, language; Documents in English language

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 58: RG-27.02.58, Photograph, A man on a mountain, 1945

Photograph, A man on a mountain. Trip to Patscher Kofer Mountain, Austria, August 1945.

Subject/Index Terms:: Austria (1939--1945); family photographs; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Patscher Kofer Mountain (Austria); English, language; Documents in English language

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 59: RG-27.02.59, Photograph, A house, Gruber-Hof, 1945

Photograph, A house, Gruber-Hof. Igls, Austria, September 1945. Caption, "Our house in Igls"

Subject/Index Terms:: Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; family photographs; Austria (1939--1945); Igls (Austria); English, language; Documents in English language

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 60: RG-27.02.60, Photograph, A lake, trees, and mountains

Photograph of a lake, trees, and mountains

Subject/Index Terms:: family photographs; Photographs, postwar, 1945 -- 1988; Austria (1939--1945); Igls (Austria)

Creators:: Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 61: RG-27.02.61, Letter, written on December 9, 1939. Probably from parents to Edith and or Erich in the US, 1939

Letter, written on December 9, 1939. Probably from parents to Edith and/or Erich in the US. Only the first page, at least one page is missing. They write about the family's and friends' travel plans and the mother asks about clothes she sent to her children. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; United States (1939 -- 1945); German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Germany (1939--1945); Personal correspondence; wartime correspondences

Creators:: Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach, Erich; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 62: RG-27.02.62, Letter, written on August 7, 1940. From Frieda Schuele (possibly an aunt) to Edith, 1940

Letter, written on August 7, 1940. From Frieda Schuele (possibly an aunt) to Edith. Frieda writes about other family members in the US and in Europe, and about organizations that provide aid for Jewish immigrants. Partially torn and illegible. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: United States (1939 -- 1945); Germany (1939--1945); Personal correspondence; wartime correspondences; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Aberbach, Edith; Schuele, Frieda

Creators:: Schuele, Frieda; Aberbach, Edith; Aberbach family

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 63: RG-27.02.63, Letter, written on August 7, 1941. From Ester to her cousins Erich and Joseph in Morocco, 1941

Letter, written on August 7, 1941. From Ester to her cousins Erich and Joseph in Morocco. Ester asks for help emigrating to Morocco or possibly the US. Language: German.

Subject/Index Terms:: Epstein, Estera; Aberbach, Erich; Morocco (1912 -- 1945); United States (1939 -- 1945); Emigration from Nazi Germany; Emigration from Nazi Germany to the United States; German, language; Documents in German language; Correspondence in German language; Personal correspondence; wartime correspondences

Creators:: Aberbach family; Epstein, Estera; Aberbach, Erich