Номер объектаM1992/031:009
ОписаниеLetter to Greta Albera (née Pollak) from her Aunt Liesl and Uncle Josef. In the letter, Liesl and Josef thank Greta for two recent letters, they ask how her English language training is progressing and how life in London is. They have attached Postcheine (certified mail) papers for her to write.
Greta Mirjam Albera (née Pollak), was born in Linz, Austria on 9 September 1920. She was the only child of Erna Pollak, born on 15 March 1895, and Isidor Pollak, born on 18 December 1879. Greta successfully emigrated to the United Kingdom in January 1939 where she worked as a governess, a home helper, and later as a nurse until the war ended. During her time in England, she was able to communicate with her parents who remained in Vienna. This contact was made possible through family friends living in Switzerland, who would pass on the messages and later through the Red Cross letter system. Gretas parents Isidor and Erna were transported to the Theresienstadt Ghetto in Terezin, Czechoslovakia on 9 October 1942. Both were murdered there, Erna on 9 May 1944 and Isidor on 16 May 1944. While living in England, Greta married Bedrich Albera, before emigrating to Israel, and later settling in Australian in 1954. She was the only member of her family to survive.
This letter is part of a collection of personal correspondence donated by Greta Mirjam Albera (née Pollak). The correspondence was sent during 1939 - 1942, between Greta and various members of her family.
Greta Mirjam Albera (née Pollak), was born in Linz, Austria on 9 September 1920. She was the only child of Erna Pollak, born on 15 March 1895, and Isidor Pollak, born on 18 December 1879. Greta successfully emigrated to the United Kingdom in January 1939 where she worked as a governess, a home helper, and later as a nurse until the war ended. During her time in England, she was able to communicate with her parents who remained in Vienna. This contact was made possible through family friends living in Switzerland, who would pass on the messages and later through the Red Cross letter system. Gretas parents Isidor and Erna were transported to the Theresienstadt Ghetto in Terezin, Czechoslovakia on 9 October 1942. Both were murdered there, Erna on 9 May 1944 and Isidor on 16 May 1944. While living in England, Greta married Bedrich Albera, before emigrating to Israel, and later settling in Australian in 1954. She was the only member of her family to survive.
This letter is part of a collection of personal correspondence donated by Greta Mirjam Albera (née Pollak). The correspondence was sent during 1939 - 1942, between Greta and various members of her family.
Наименованиеletters
Материалpaper
Размерность
- width: 260.00 mm
height: 173.00 mm
Язык
- German Ngr. 1./III.
My dear, dear Greterl!
I thank you a lot for the 2 letters you've sent and I'm glad that you safely arrived in place and time. We are happy that you had such a warm welcome, as this will help you to accustom yourself. You are our brave girl and you will certainly succeed in endearing yourself everywhere. I believe, the most important thing is that the children will like you. How old are they? And how are your language skills? It would be good, if you would study the language on your own in your leisure time. Maybe you can emphasize your sewing skills, sometimes make a "Schüsserl" [bowl?] or a collar or knit a jumper I surely believe that this will give you a lot of credit. You might say, my Aunt Lisel is just like my mother, so many good advices, but be assured, we just mean it well and are with you with our spirits.
Did you do some sightseeing in London and are the escalators still that terrible? Imagine how this would be for me! I'm happy that Dr. Koritschau takes care of you; he is a charming person. I only met him very briefly (he and H. Zwanenberg came from Zagreb and visited us), but he was so nice and likeable. Did you meet his family? Be also nice and attentive to them.
We will call your parents within the next days, hopefully the housing problem will be solved in satisfaction and Grandma's state of health will also improve, she will have less burdens.
There isn’t much news from us, every day is the same and we are glad it is like this. I ask you dear Gretel to write us soon and detailed, we are interested in everything, every little detail. Attached to this letter are some "Postscheine" [forms for certified mail]. We will send you more with our next letter.
Now, my dear Gretelein, be hugged and kisses many many times, your loving Aunt Liesl
Regards from Mother Neumann, Mizzi, Emil, Hugo
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Greta Albera