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RG-10.129 Simon Klein Letters, 1945–1946
USHMM, Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies � 229
This collection consists of typed, transcribed, and translated letters (dated January 23,
1945 and March 12, 1946) describing the German occupation of Hungary, Simon Klein‘s
deportation to and experiences in Auschwitz, the deaths of his family members, his
transport to Gross-Rosen, and his liberation by the Soviet military. The original letters in
Hungarian are not included.
Provenance: Source of acquisition is Jerome S. Klein.
Languages: English
1 microfiche card
Restrictions: Fair use only
RG-10.135 The Weinmann Family Papers, 1920–1965
This collection contains various documents relating to the experiences of the Weinmann
family in Austria and the United States. The papers include information about the
family‘s emigration from Austria to the United States, Gustav Weinmann‘s arrest during
Kristallnacht, the family‘s attempts to secure finances in German banks after reaching the
United States, and their attempts to receive restitution through the United Restitution
Organization for property lost after their departure from Austria. Also included are a
letter dated December 4, 1938, and an undated postcard, both of which Gustav
Weinmann wrote while imprisoned in Dachau concentration camp.
Provenance: Source of acquisition is Hans R. Weinmann.
Languages: German and English
24 microfiche cards
Finding Aids: Folder-level inventory
RG-10.137 The Lorenz C. Schmuhl Papers, 1937–1985
This collection contains material collected by Lorenz Schmuhl after the war. It includes
photos of Buchenwald at liberation; information on 1945 services for the dead; Allied
reports on Buchenwald; correspondence of the Supreme Headquarters, Allied
Expeditionary Force; material on Latvian displaced persons; and photos of other
concentration camps.
Provenance: Source of acquisition is Robert A. Schmuhl.
Languages: English, German, and French
2 boxes
1 photo album