Correspondence with Bettelheim, Joseph
Extent and Medium
8 items
Creator(s)
- Jewish Central Information Office
- The Wiener Holocaust Library
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.
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