Object numberM2015/037:012
DescriptionThis 2-page letter is one of several letters from Anna Kalfus collection of family war-time correspondence. It is densely written in blue pen on both sides of two pages in different handwriting. No related envelope survived. It is dated Bendzin, 14/10/1940 and starts with My Dearest and Beloved children! It is written by the donor's, Anna Kalfus parent's to her and her sister Ida when they were both taken to a labour camp in Russia in 1940. Anna was 21 and her sister Ida 27.
The letter conveys concerns about the wellbeing of both sisters, Ida and Hanka (as was Anna called by her parents), as well as wishes for early reunion of the family. It also describes the life and the news from the family, relatives and friends.
The letter conveys concerns about the wellbeing of both sisters, Ida and Hanka (as was Anna called by her parents), as well as wishes for early reunion of the family. It also describes the life and the news from the family, relatives and friends.
Production date 1940 - 1940
Subjectwar correspondence
Object nameletters
Dimensions
- a page width: 210.00 mm
height: 235.00 mm
Language
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Anna Kalfus