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  1. Drawing of a portrait hanging over a fireplace done by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink illustration of a picture above a mantelpiece for a book created by Nelly Rossmann. It is one in a series of unpublished book illustrations. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. Af...

  2. Drawing of interior living area by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink illustration of an interior room for a book created by Nelly Rossmann. It is one in a series of unpublished book illustrations. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Krist...

  3. Drawing of two girls in a cave by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink illustration of 2 girls looking into a cave opening for a book created by Nelly Rossmann. It is one in a series of unpublished book illustrations. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing indust...

  4. Illustration of a girl in front of a stile by a German Jewish graphic artist

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink drawing of a young girl standing in front of an enclosure for a book created by Nelly Rossmann. It is one in a series of unpublished book illustrations. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing ...

  5. Drawing of a store and two houses at an intersection by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink drawing depicting a store and houses on a street corner. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nel...

  6. Drawing of a stepped roof building and houses by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink drawing of a building with a tree and houses by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, ...

  7. Drawing of the entrance to a village by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Sketch of a walkway and street approaching a town by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England,...

  8. Drawing of a lane to a stone house and garden by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Drawing of a home with a garden by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly still h...

  9. Illustration for an advertisement for fine teas by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Sketch for a tea advertisement by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly still ha...

  10. The end of Church Row - Hampstead Drawing of a house and graveyard by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Drawing of a residence and cemetery on Church Row in Hampstead, London by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her pare...

  11. Drawing of dwellings and steps leading to a church by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink drawing of a church with a cupola within a village by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for Eng...

  12. Drawing of a churchyard and cemetery by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Sketch of a church with burial place by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly st...

  13. Small drawing of a church and graveyard by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Pencil drawing of a church facade and a graveyard drawn by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for En...

  14. Drawing of a house obscured by trees by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Pencil drawing of a large, 4 story house partially hidden by trees by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents ...

  15. Pencil sketch of stairs for an open gate in a wall by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Gesture drawing of a staircase leading to an open gate drawn by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Antisemitic legislation soon took away the rights of Jews. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish, and in 1935, she was fired due to a decree that Jews could not work in publishing. Nelly taught children crafts to support her 5 year old son, Michael. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly stil...

  16. Drawing of a house in the Rothschild Gardens in Frankfurt by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Ink drawing of a house and patio in the Rothschild Gardens in Frankfurt am Main by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Antisemitic legislation soon took away the rights of Jews. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish, and in 1935, she was fired due to a decree that Jews could not work in publishing. Nelly taught children crafts to support her 5 year old son, Michael. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for Engl...

  17. Drawing of a farmhouse and fields by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Pencil drawing of houses in a country landscape drawn by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Antisemitic legislation soon took away the rights of Jews. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish, and in 1935, she was fired due to a decree that Jews could not work in publishing. Nelly taught children crafts to support her 5 year old son, Michael. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly still had s...

  18. Drawing of a country church and tower by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection
    • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
    • irn518019
    • English
    • 1920-1939
    • overall: Height: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm) | Width: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm) pictorial area: Height: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Width: 8.125 inches (20.638 cm)

    Sketch of a church, clock tower and cultivated fields by Nelly Rossmann. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Antisemitic legislation soon took away the rights of Jews. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish, and in 1935, she was fired due to a decree that Jews could not work in publishing. Nelly taught children crafts to support her 5 year old son, Michael. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly still had s...

  19. Sketch of a woman in various positions by a German Jewish refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection

    Study of a woman’s torso in 4 different poses. Nelly was a graphic designer for the Frankfurter Zeitung, a progressive newspaper in Frankfurt, Germany, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire in late February, Germany became a police state and anti-Jewish legislation was enacted. Nelly was a Quaker, but she had been born Jewish and in 1935, she was fired from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. After the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938, her parents left for England, but Nelly still had s...

  20. Engraving of Audley End in Essex, England acquired by to a German Jewish Refugee

    1. Nelly Rossmann family collection
    • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
    • irn518021
    • English
    • overall: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 8.750 inches (22.225 cm) pictorial area: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm)

    Engraving of a pastoral scene in Audley End in Essex, England, published in the book series The Beauties of England and Wales. Essex, England was the location of the Quaker boarding school Michael Rossmann attended. After Hitler became German Chancellor in 1933, increasingly severe sanctions were enacted against Jews. Michael was subjected to daily discrimination and beatings at school and was classified as a Mischling due to his mother’s Jewish heritage. In December 1938, Michael was sent to a Quaker school in the Netherlands, but returned to Germany in summer 1939. When the war broke out,...