Номер объектаM1992/031:033
ОписаниеLetter to Greta Albera (née Pollak) from her parents Isidor and Erna Pollak in Vienna, dated 8 June 1939. The letter recounts the recent travels of a relative and an update on those that have emigrated to New York and London. Erna also remind Greta to write to her Grandmother.
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.
Дата 1939-06-08
Темаkeeping in touch
Наименованиеletters
Материалpaper
Размерность
- width: 215.00 mm
height: 270.00 mm
Язык
- German Addressed to ‘Child of my heart’ from Mother.
Dated Vienna 8 June 1939
Dear Child of my Heart
Happy about your financial situation and enjoyable trip to sea. Spend money wisely. Grateful to Mr K. Thinking of you all the time. Otto went on his trip yesterday, Hans and ? the day before. Will spend time in Rotterdam and Haag, looking up the Schusters. Have been in touch with Frieda who got a letter from Mrs Singer in London. Niece Lily is in London. She gets around; look her up. Mrs Dr Brasch in New York has married Singer. Has visited Linzer, her husband in Eretz. Gusti Singer’s address supplied.
2nd page
Anny Gelles has been to London. Get in touch to deliver your things. Mizzi Lenk is in Southend. Aunt Paula has given me a dress. Wear warm clothes. Mother. NB Please write to grandma.
From father: be in touch with grandma about most important things (translator found this difficult to read, but he talks about meeting people with understanding). You are a mighty kid. God Bless. Dad.
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Greta Albera