Correspondence with Bettelheim, Joseph

Identifier
3000/9/1/144
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
File
Languages
  • German
  • Dutch
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

8 items

Biographical History

Originally from Austria but living in Berlin Dr. Josef Bettelheim fled Germany due to his Jewish background when the Nazis had come to power. He settled in Amsterdam and became office manager of the Jewish Central Information Office (JCIO), The Wiener Library’s predecessor. After the Second World War, Bettelheim remained in Amsterdam.

Scope and Content

The correspondence centres on the sending of archival material, and a Dutch radio show on the capture of Adolf Eichmann. Moreover, private issues like birthday wishes, Bettelheim’s restitution case, and his nephews and niece are briefly addressed.

Conditions Governing Access

open

People

  • Bettelheim, Josef

Corporate Bodies

Subjects

Places

  • Amsterdam
  • Netherlands
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