Childhood poesie books belonging to Annie May
InventarnummerM2025/002:002
TitelChildhood poesie books belonging to Annie May
BeschreibungPoesie book (friendship book) owned by Annie Mey. The book contains messages from childhood friends from Amsterdam including her best friend, Selma Elly Godefroi. Selma was one of many friends of Annie who were transported from Amsterdam because they were Jewish. Annie has also written in Selma's poesie album.
Collection of material relating to Selma Godefroi. Selma Elly Godefroi was born on 1 January 1932 to parents; Judith Godefroi (nee Abrahams) and Michel Jules Godefroi. The couple married in 1930 and lived in Amsterdam. Michel worked as an tertiary teacher in accounting. Selma had a younger sister, Franciska Juliette (2-8-1934).
There is little known of the family however records indicate that on 1 June 1943, the family transited through Camp Westerbork, before they were transported to Sobibor. They arrived on 4 June 1943 where they were murdered upon arrival.
Collection of material relating to Selma Godefroi. Selma Elly Godefroi was born on 1 January 1932 to parents; Judith Godefroi (nee Abrahams) and Michel Jules Godefroi. The couple married in 1930 and lived in Amsterdam. Michel worked as an tertiary teacher in accounting. Selma had a younger sister, Franciska Juliette (2-8-1934).
There is little known of the family however records indicate that on 1 June 1943, the family transited through Camp Westerbork, before they were transported to Sobibor. They arrived on 4 June 1943 where they were murdered upon arrival.
Datum 1940 - 1943-03
Schlagwortchild victims, friendships, last letters, memory, Dutch Underground
Objektbezeichnungautograph books
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum collection, donated by Janet Safarty
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.