Leonie Roualet collection

Identifier: irn597340
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn597340

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Mark Roualet, the great-nephew of Leonie Roualet.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artwork, Catholic devotional objects, household objects, luggage, scrip, shoes, stamps, and documents relating to the experiences of Leonie Roualet in the Vittel internment camp in France during the Holocaust, and in France and the United States after the Holocaust.

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Displaying items 1 to 20 of 22

Wall crucifix owned by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn597489
- English
- overall: Height: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm) | Width: 7.625 inches (19.368 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Crucifix owned by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of the c...
Metal strainer used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn597490
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 6.375 inches (16.192 cm) | Depth: 9.625 inches (24.448 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Strainer used by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of the co...
Brown cloth and leather trimmed suitcase used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn597491
- English
- overall: Height: 17.375 inches (44.133 cm) | Width: 18.625 inches (47.308 cm) | Depth: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Suitcase taken by Leonie Roualet to France and used while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944, and on her return voyage to the United States. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the US in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany...
Leonie Roualet papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn627175
- English
- 1940-1954
- folder 1
- Updated 1 year ago
The collection consists of documents and correspondence regarding the Holocaust-era experiences of Leonie Roualet, an American imprisoned in the Vittel internment camp in France. Included is corresondence of Leonie's sister Henriette Roualet with various U.S. government agencies trying to locate Leonie and her mother, two wartime letters exchanged between Leonie and Henriette, Leonie's DP card, and documents related to her post-war involvement with the Red Cross.
Plastic rosary used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628014
- English
- overall: Height: 15.750 inches (40.005 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Rosary used by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of the coun...
Metal and plastic rosary used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628027
- English
- overall: Height: 14.000 inches (35.56 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Rosary used by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of the coun...
Metal and glass rosary used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628033
- English
- overall: Height: 23.875 inches (60.643 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Rosary used by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of the coun...
Bar of soap owned by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628038
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Bar of soap acquired by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of...
Framed portrait of a woman owned by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628039
- English
- a: Height: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Width: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) b: Height: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Width: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) c: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Framed portrait owned by Leonie Roualet while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half o...
Pitcher made from an Eatonia Brand butter can and used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628044
- English
- overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Depth: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Can of Eatonia Brand butter repurposed as a pitcher and used by Leonie Roualet, while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded...
Kettle made from a can of Klim powdered milk and used by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628045
- English
- a: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm) | Depth: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) b: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Diameter: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Can of Klim powdered milk repurposed as a kettle and used by Leonie Roualet, while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded Fr...
Women’s blue cloth and wood sandals worn by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628048
- English
- a: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm) b: Height: 5.125 inches (13.018 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Pair of shoes worn by Leonie Roualet, while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of ...
Vichy France currency, 5 franc note, acquired by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628051
- English
- overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Banque de France note, valued at 5 francs, distributed in Vichy France starting August 1943, and acquired by Leonie Roualet. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and occupied the northern half of the country. Leonie’s sister, He...
Czechoslovakian postage stamp, 40 haléř, acquired by a former American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628052
- English
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Commemorative postage stamp of Hungarian astronomer, Maximilian Hell, issued in Czechoslovakia in 1970 on the 250th anniversary of Hell’s birth and acquired by Leonie Roualet. The stamp depicts Hell on his scientific expedition in Norway to establish the distance between the earth and the sun. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 ...
Czechoslovakian postage stamp, 1 koruna, acquired by a former American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628053
- English
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Commemorative postage stamp of Czechoslovakian President, Ludvík Svoboda, issued in 1970 and acquired by Leonie Roualet. Svoboda served as president from 1968-1975, and was regarded as a national hero for his military service in both World Wars. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mot...
Watercolor painting of a standing woman acquired by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628055
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Watercolor painting of a woman in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France, originally owned by Gertrude Hamilton and eventually given to Leonie Roualet. Gertrude and Leonie became friends while interned together in Vittel. Both women were from the United States, but were living in France when Germany invaded in May 1940. Leonie was taking care of ailing relatives, while Gertrude worked as an ambulance driver for the American Hospital in Paris. In July 1941, Gertrude started working for the bureau for civilians set up by the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association), where she took c...
Watercolor painting of a line for wood and coal acquired by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628056
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm) | Width: 10.125 inches (25.718 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Watercolor painting of the line for wood and coal at Hotel Central in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France, originally owned by Gertrude Hamilton and eventually given to Leonie Roualet. Gertrude and Leonie became friends while interned together in Vittel. Both women were from the United States, but were living in France when Germany invaded in May 1940. Leonie was taking care of ailing relatives, while Gertrude worked as an ambulance driver for the American Hospital in Paris. In July 1941, Gertrude started working for the bureau for civilians set up by the YMCA (Young Men’s Chri...
Handmade birthday card given to an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628057
- English
- overall: Height: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm) | Width: 7.625 inches (19.368 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Handmade birthday card given to Leonie Roualet by fellow internees, while she was interned in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France from September 1942 through September 1944. Leonie was born in New York to Leonie Calmesse and Henry Charles Roualet, French champagne vintners who had immigrated to the United States in the 1890s. In the 1930s, Leonie’s mother returned to France to take care of her ailing brother. While caring for her brother, she too became sick, and in 1939 Leonie traveled to France to take care of her mother and her uncle. In May 1940, Germany invaded France and ...
Watercolor painting of a crowd gathered in front of a decorative building in Vittel internment camp acquired by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628058
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 9.250 inches (23.495 cm) | Width: 12.250 inches (31.115 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Watercolor painting of the package line in Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France, originally owned by Gertrude Hamilton and eventually given to Leonie Roualet. Gertrude and Leonie became friends while interned together in Vittel. Both women were from the United States, but were living in France when Germany invaded in May 1940. Leonie was taking care of ailing relatives, while Gertrude worked as an ambulance driver for the American Hospital in Paris. In July 1941, Gertrude started working for the bureau for civilians set up by the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association), where s...
Watercolor painting of people in line for lunch acquired by an American internee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn628059
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 9.250 inches (23.495 cm) | Width: 12.125 inches (30.798 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Watercolor painting of the dining room during lunch at Vittel internment camp in German-occupied France, originally owned by Gertrude Hamilton and eventually given to Leonie Roualet. Gertrude and Leonie became friends while interned together in Vittel. Both women were from the United States, but were living in France when Germany invaded in May 1940. Leonie was taking care of ailing relatives, while Gertrude worked as an ambulance driver for the American Hospital in Paris. In July 1941, Gertrude started working for the bureau for civilians set up by the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Associati...