Nelly Rossmann family collection

Identifier: irn523225
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn523225

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by Michael G. Rossmann, the son of Nelly Rossmann.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts, drawings, documents, photographs, and publications relating to the experiences of Nelly Schwabacher Rossmann and her family in Germany and England before, during, and after the Holocaust.

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Nelly Rossmann family papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517898
- English
- 1932-1947
- box oversize boxes 1 2
- Updated 1 year ago
The collection primarily documents Nelly Rossmann’s career as a graphic artist in Frankfurt, Germany. Included are clippings of her artwork that appeared in the Frankfurter Zeitung until she was fired in 1935 for being Jewish; other samples of her artwork including a homemade book of clippings of maps and Friends Worldwide Service pamphlets; family history documents; her diary from 1916-1917; notebooks of hers and her brother Wilhelm (Willy) Schwabacher; family photographs; a post-war photograph album of family life in England; and her son Michael Rossmann’s German passport from 1935. The c...
Gold engraved pocket watch owned by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517899
- English
- overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Pocket watch that belonged to Heinrich Schawbacher. As part of his preparation to leave Frankfurt, Germany, following the rise of the Nazi dictatorship in 1933, the watch and his and his wife's weddings rings were sent to Christian friends in Amsterdam for safekeeping. Jewish refugees were not allowed to take valuable property or currency with them when they left the country. The watch was later sent by registered mail to England after the emigration of the Schawbacher's and their daughter, Nelly Rossmann, and her son, Michael, in 1939.
Engraved gold wedding band that belonged to a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517900
- English
- overall: | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Diameter: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Wedding band that belonged to Heinrich and Anna Schwabacher. As part of their preparation to leave Germany following the rise of the Nazi dictatorship in 1933, the ring was sent to friends in Amsterdam for safekeeping. Jewish refugees were not allowed to take valuable property with them when they left the country. This ring and its companion ring, 2005.546.5, were sent later by registered mail to England after the emigration of the Schwabacher's and their daughter, Nelly Rossmann and her son, Michael, to that country.
Engraved gold wedding band that belonged to a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517901
- English
- 1895
- overall: | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Diameter: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Wedding band that belonged to Heinrich and Anna Schwabacher. As part of their preparation to leave Germany following the rise of the Nazi dictatorship in 1933, the ring was sent to friends in Amsterdam for safekeeping. Jewish refugees were not allowed to take valuable property with them when they left the country. This ring and its companion ring, 2005.546.5, were sent later by registered mail to England after the emigration of the Schwabacher's and their daughter, Nelly Rossmann and her son, Michael, to that country.
Realistic drawing of a wooden barn by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517910
- English
- 1920-1939
- a: Height: 7.125 inches (18.098 cm) | Width: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm) b: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 14.750 inches (37.465 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sketch of a wooden building 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 strong pro-German feelings ...
Dettelbach, Lower Franconia, Stairs to the church Drawing of a church and bell tower by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517911
- English
- 1933
- overall: Height: 13.625 inches (34.608 cm) | Width: 11.375 inches (28.893 cm) pictorial area: Height: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Drawing of a church in Dettelbach 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 from her job 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 strong p...
Drawing of an instructor and her female pupils by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517912
- English
- overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 7.375 inches (18.733 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of a teacher and her students for an unpublished book created by Nelly Rossmann. It is one in a series of similar chapter 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. 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 from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. Nelly taught children crafts to support her 5 year ...
Drawing of a stone tower and parapet in the countryside by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517913
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of a tower and stairs in the countryside 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. 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 from her job due to a government decree that Jews could not work in the publishing industry. Nelly taught children crafts to support her 5 year o...
Drawing of a doorway for a planned illustrated book by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517914
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 7.125 inches (18.098 cm) | Width: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of an open doorway with steps for a book planned 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. 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 ...
Drawing of 2 young girls for a planned illustrated book by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517915
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Width: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of 2 young girls embracing for a book planned 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. Jews were no longer allowed to work in certain professions 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 t...
Drawing of a teenage girl and boy for a planned illustrated book by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517916
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Width: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of a young girl in a doorway and a tall boy 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. 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 Kristal...
Drawing of a sickbed visit for a planned illustrated book by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517917
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of a woman in bed and another sitting beside her for a book planned 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. 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 Kr...
Drawing of a precipice with trees for an illustrated book planned by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517918
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Ink illustration of a rocky cliff side with trees 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. 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 pogr...
Drawing of an infant and doll lying on a blanket by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517919
- English
- 1920-1939
- overall: Height: 8.500 inches (21.59 cm) | Width: 12.000 inches (30.48 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Pencil sketch of a baby and doll lying on a coverlet 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 st...
Drawing of two buildings and fields by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517920
- English
- 1920-1939
- overall: Height: 5.875 inches (14.923 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sketch of a house and a building in the country 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 strong ...
Pencil drawing of a street with three buildings by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517921
- English
- 1920-1939
- overall: Height: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sketch of 3 structures and a wall along a street 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 strong...
Drawing of a park walkway with seating areas by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517922
- English
- 1920-1939
- overall: Height: 9.875 inches (25.083 cm) | Width: 12.875 inches (32.703 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sketch depicting a pathway, seating areas, trees and flowers 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...
Pencil drawing of a street and gatehouse by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517924
- English
- overall: Height: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sketch depicting a street and buildings in Prichsenstadt, Germany, 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 Nell...
Drawing of a tree and flower garden by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517926
- English
- 1920-1939
- overall: Height: 9.875 inches (25.083 cm) | Width: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sketch of a flowering tree and flower 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. 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 strong pro...
Study sketch of a forest scene by a German Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517927
- English
- 1920-1935
- overall: Height: 8.000 inches (20.32 cm) | Width: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Study sketch a forest scene with a body of water created 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 ha...

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