Object numberM2011/034:005
DescriptionLetter dated 24 Febuary 1938 sent to Jurgen Steuerwald in England from his mother living in Germany. A two-page letter written by Jurgen's mother, his grandmother and his aunt Gerta. It was sent from Dortmund, where his mother and grandmother were staying while visiting his aunt and uncle. She writes that her and Jurgen's grandmother are visiting aunt Gerta and uncle Walter whose son now lives in Holland. She asks Jurgen to tell her more news about his school. Note from aunt and grandmother at the end of the letter.
Extract: "Do you have a little photograph of you? That would make me very happy. Keep in touch."
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.
Extract: "Do you have a little photograph of you? That would make me very happy. Keep in touch."
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 1938-02-24
Subjectfamilies, loved ones' contact, separation
Object nameletters
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- length: 280.00 mm
width: 190.00 mm
Language
- German My dear Jürgen!
You will most probably wonder about the above indication. But grandmother and me came here over the weekend, which h is very comfortable. This night I dreamed about you. I saw you clearly in front of me. Hopefully you are well. I hope to hear from you in great detail soon, I especially expect you to answer all my questions. I know so little about your accomplishments at school, what kind of numbers (marks?) you get, how you cope with your (?), if uncle Renold is in touch with you, etc. Do write about this. Dortmund is a big city, almost as big as Hannover. Yesterday we went for a walk. Mostly we sitting comfortably at home as the weather is quite bad. The son of Aunt Gerta and Uncle Walter is in Holland where he is doing very well. He sent such nice pictures of himself. Do you have a little photograph of you? That would make me very happy. Keep in touch. Your loving mother.
Dear Jürgen!
We are very happy that you like it over there, you certainly only speak broken German, don't you? That your mother and grandmother are with us is very nice, to our regret their stay here is only very short. Be well and greetings from Uncle Walter. Your Aunt Gerta.
Dear Jürgen!
This last part of the letter was written by Jürgen's grandmother. Unfortunately these lines are hardly legible.
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Jean Stewart