Rolef family letters

Identifier
irn39391
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2009.339
  • RG-10.487
Dates
1 Jan 1935 - 31 Dec 1947
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

box

1

Creator(s)

Biographical History

Abraham and Bertha Rolef (née Kahn) had three children: Else (b. 1909), Hans (b. 1913), and Ruth (b. 1915). Prior to the start of World War II, their children emigrated from Germany. Abraham and Bertha were deported to Theresienstadt in 1942. In October 1944 they were deported to Auschwitz where they perished.

Archival History

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Steven Rolef

Steven Rolef donated his family's letters to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Nov. 9, 2009.

Scope and Content

Consists of letters, postcards, and documents related to the Holocaust experiences of the Rolef family, 1935-1947. Includes postcards sent to the United States from Theresienstadt 1943-1944. Includes weekly letters from 1939-1942.

System of Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Conditions Governing Reproduction

Copyright Holder: Mr. Steven Rolef

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This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.