Object numberM2005/013:001
DescriptionLetter via the German Red Cross from Else Silbermann in Berlin, Germany to Hans B. Silbermann (son) in Bondi Junction, Sydney. " "We have no news at all. I hope you are well. So am I. I am on my own with Richard and I have changed my residence. Margot and Ruthchen left. All the best. Hardiest greetings and kisses. Mutter". Dated 1 May 1943, the letter reputedly contains coded messages: (1) reference to "changing apartments" meaning 'taken away' (2) reference to "Margot and Ruthcen left" - implies that they have been deported.
Production date 1943-05-01 - 1943-05-19
Subjectsigns of life, Red Cross, communication activities, survival, refugees, escape
Object nameRed Cross message service
Materialpaper
Production reasoncommunication
Dimensions
- width: 140.00 mm
height: 210.00 mm
Language
- German Antrag: Request - from the International Committee of the Red Cross for Information Communication. "We have no news at all. I hope you are well. So am I. I am on my own with Richard and I have changed my residence. Margot and Ruthchen left. All the best. Hardiest greetings and kisses. Signed 'Mutter' - Mother. 1 May 1943
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mr Harry Silberman