Object numberM2011/034:004
DescriptionLetter dated 18 Febuary 1938 sent to Jurgen Steuerwald in England, from his mother living in Hannover. Jurgen's mother complains that he only wrote about sport in his last letter. She wants to know about his school, friends, Uncle Renold. She writes that "often my thoughts are with you and I am glad that you are well". All 3 Frensdorffs (relatives?) are in England. Maybe Jurgen will see one of them. Note from grandmother at end.
This letter forms part of a collection of 40 letters and postcards dating from the 1930’s that were sent to Jurgen Steuerwald in England, from his mother, living in Germany and his brother Gerhard, living in Australia. The contrast between the descriptions of life in Australia and England where the two brothers live in safety, and of the fear and danger borne by their mother living in Germany provide a striking contrast.
This letter forms part of a collection of 40 letters and postcards dating from the 1930’s that were sent to Jurgen Steuerwald in England, from his mother, living in Germany and his brother Gerhard, living in Australia. The contrast between the descriptions of life in Australia and England where the two brothers live in safety, and of the fear and danger borne by their mother living in Germany provide a striking contrast.
Production placeHannover, Germany, England
Production date 1938-02-18
Object nameletters
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- length: 295.00 mm
width: 210.00 mm
Language
- German My dear Jürgen!
I have received your last letter. Unfortunately it contained only a few lines. You have not answered any of my questions and you are only writing about sports. Other questions are also of interest to me. How do you cope with your classes? What are your friends' names? Have you heard from uncle Rewald? Today I sent you another (??) have you received the last one? We are fairly well. Please write in great detail about everything, what was happening over there, as you mentioned. We experience very little, I am therefore always very happy about your letters. Your earlier letters were much more comprehensive and intensive. What are you usually doing on a Sunday? Often my thoughts are with you and I am glad that you are well. There is now (??) are you noticing somewhat of it? What does that mean? You curbed a crossbar with a friend? It doesn't mean anything to me. Jochen is also in a camp in England, he really likes it a lot. He is later going to attend a drawing school in Oxford. By the way, all three Freudoffs are also in England. Maybe, as luck will have it, you might see one of them over there. A couple of days ago I spoke to Ralf who was very happy about your last letter. The same applies to Mrs Hennecke. I spoke to her a couple of days ago. By the way, where do you get the money from to buy a new stamp album? Write again soon. Your loving mother.
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Jean Stewart