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Elizabeth Trausel family collection
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn548899
- English
- 1943-1945
- folder 1
- Updated 7 months ago
The Elisabeth Trausel family collection consists of postcards sent to Elizabeth Trausel from relatives in the Theresienstadt ghetto. The contents of the postcards largely relate to receiving food parcels. The collection also includes ration cards issued in the ghetto, ghetto scrip, and a printed map of the ghetto.
Postage stamp
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn6421
- English
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.880 inches (2.235 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Permit to be out past curfew issued to a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5878
- English
- overall: Height: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Special pass issued to Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel by the Jewish Council of Prague granting her permission to be out on the streets before curfew expired on September 1, 1944. Liese was assigned to work as a mica splitter and in order to arrive on time she needed to leave before curfew ended. Prague was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow S...
Sugar and coffee ration card stub issued to a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5880
- English
- overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ration card stub for nutrient and sugar, valid from September 18 – October 15, 1944, issued to Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel by the Ministry of Land and Forestry of Bohemia and Moravia. During the war food was strictly rationed in German controlled regions and Jews were allowed much smaller portions than the general public. To identify the owners as Jewish, the cards were first stamped with a large J and later the entire card was covered with inscriptions of “Jude’. Liese was from Prague, which was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The a...
Sugar and coffee substitute ration card stub issued to a Jewish Czech woman.
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5881
- English
- overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ration card stub for coffee substitute valid from February 8 – March 71943, issued to Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel by the Ministry of Land and Forestry. During the war food was strictly rationed in German controlled regions and Jews were allowed much smaller portions than the general public. To identify the owners as Jewish the cards were first stamped with a large J and later the entire card was covered with inscriptions of “Jude’. Liese was from Prague, which was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish...
Bread and flour ration card stub issued to a Jewish Czech man
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5882
- English
- overall: Height: 4.625 inches (11.748 cm) | Width: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ration card stub for bread rolls, wheat or wheat flour valid from November 23 – December 20, 1942 issued to Josef Polacek by the Ministry of Land and Forestry. During the war food was strictly rationed in German controlled regions and Jews were allowed much smaller portions than the general public. To identify the owners as Jewish, the cards were first stamped with a large J and later the entire card was covered with inscriptions of “Jude’. Josef lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939 by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new ...
Bread rolls and flour ration card stub issued to a Jewish Czech man
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5883
- English
- overall: Height: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ration card stub for bread rolls, valid from July 6-August 2, 1942 issued to Josef Polacek by the Ministry of Land and Forestry. During the war food was strictly rationed and Jews were allowed much smaller portions than the general public. To identify them as Jewish the cards were first stamped with a large J and later the entire card was covered with inscriptions of “Jude’. Josef lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Josef’s daily lif...
Potato ration card stub issued to a Jewish Czech man for potatoes
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5864
- English
- overall: Height: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Ration card stub for potatoes, valid from September 29 1941 – July 5 1942 issued to Josef Polacek by the Ministry of Land and Forestry. During the war food was strictly rationed in German controlled regions and Jews were allowed much smaller portions than the general public. To identify the owners as Jewish the cards were first stamped with a large J and later the entire card was covered with inscriptions of “Jude’. Josef lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations ...
Printed map of Theresienstadt Ghetto obtained by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5863
- English
- overall: Height: 6.125 inches (15.558 cm) | Width: 8.500 inches (21.59 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Single sided, printed, paper map of Theresienstadt ghetto labor camp acquired by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel while imprisoned at the camp from late fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese was from Prague which was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Rein...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 20 kronen note acquired by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5873
- English
- overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Scrip valued at for 20 kronen acquired by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp from fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Reinhard Heydrich be...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 100 kronen note acquired by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5876
- English
- overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 5.875 inches (14.923 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Scrip valued at 100 kronen acquired by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp from fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Reinhard Heydrich becam...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 50 kronen note acquired by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5875
- English
- overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Scrip valued at 50 kronen acquired by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp from fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Reinhard Heydrich became...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 5 kronen note acquired by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5872
- English
- overall: Height: 2.375 inches (6.032 cm) | Width: 4.625 inches (11.747 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Scrip valued at 5 kronen acquired by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp from fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Reinhard Heydrich became ...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 2 kronen note acquired by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5871
- English
- overall: Height: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Width: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Scrip valued at 2 kronen acquired by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp from fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Reinhard Heydrich became ...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 1 krone note
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5870
- English
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Scrip valued at 1 krone acquired by to Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel who was imprisoned in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp from fall 1944 until liberation in May 1945. Liese lived in Prague when it was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti-Jewish regulations that severely restricted Liese’s daily life. In September, Germany invaded neighboring Poland. In September 1941, Liese was required to wear a yellow Star of David badge at all times to identify herself as Jewish. Later that month, Reinhard Heydrich becam...
Star of David badge with Jude worn by a Jewish Czech woman
1. Virtual Collection Terezin
2. Elizabeth Trausel family collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn5874
- English
- overall: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Star of David badge worn by Elisabeth (Liese) Trausel in German occupied Prague following the September 1, 1941 order requiring Jews in Czechoslovakia to wear the Yellow Star of David badge at all times. The badge has pins sewn in to allow for easy removal from clothing so as to not be identified as a Jew. This allowed Liese to partake in actions that were prohibited for Jews such as crossing streets which were not open to Jews or taking trips by street car. Prague was invaded in March 1939, by Germany and made part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The authorities passed new anti...