Object numberM2003/030:032
DescriptionMarriage certificate for Gyorgy (George) Szekeres and Eszther Klein, married on 13th June, 1937. Certificate issued on 17th June 1937, in Budapest. Hungarian coat of arms in top left corner. Official stamp wth coat of arms near bottom. It is a Civil marriage certificate, which was accompanied by religious ceremony and certificate (object M2003/030:036). The document records the religion of husband and wife as "izr." an abbreviation for "izraelita".
From Hungary, George Szekeres and his wife Eszther spent several years in Shanghai, then migrated to Australia in 1948. He became a Professor at Adelaide University, and Eszther worked as a teacher in Adelaide, South Australia.
From Hungary, George Szekeres and his wife Eszther spent several years in Shanghai, then migrated to Australia in 1948. He became a Professor at Adelaide University, and Eszther worked as a teacher in Adelaide, South Australia.
Production placeBudapest, Hungary
Production date 1937-06-17
SubjectHolocaust, Pre-war life, Culture and Religion, marriage
Object namecertificates of marriage
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- whole width: 298.00 mm
height: 208.00 mm
Language
- Hungarian
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Eszther & George Szekeres