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RG-28.008 Stern Family Papers Relating to Restitution, Ca. 1945–Ca. 1980
These papers relate to the fate of Ilse Stern Salinger, who was incarcerated in Westerbork
and later perished at Auschwitz with her husband and child. Also included is information
about the cooperative efforts of Mrs. Salinger‘s father, Robert Stern, and her mother-inlaw,
Clara Alice Steinhaus, to obtain restitution from the West German government for
damages (e.g. loss of freedom, loss of property) to Ilse Salinger.
Provenance: The papers in this collection were received or created by Robert Stern and
were apparently passed down through the family to the donor, Eric Stern, the son of
Robert Stern‘s brother.
Languages: English
1 folder
RG-28.009 Richard Straus Papers Relating to Restitution, 1945–1974
This collection contains correspondence concerning Richard Straus‘ assistance to
relatives attempting to receive restitution from the German government for property lost
before their emigration to the United States. Also included are term papers written by
Straus while enrolled at Georgetown University and several income tax forms. Born in
Germany, Straus entered the United States in June 1940 and became a naturalized citizen
in October 1944. He joined the United States Army in July 1944 and served in the Signal
Corps of the 87th Infantry Division. He began work with the U.S. State Department in
November 1948, serving in the office of German Public Affairs. From 1961 to 1963, he
served as president of the board of the American International School in Vienna, Austria.
Provenance: Alan G. Straus, Richard Straus‘ son, obtained the papers after his father‘s
death in 1986. He donated the collection to USHMM in October 1989.
Languages: German and English
10 linear inches
RG-28.010 Rundschreiben from the Frankfurt am Main office of the United Restitution
Organization, 1961–1970
This collection contains copies of United Restitution Organization (URO) Rundschreiben
from the Frankfurt am Main office; miscellaneous printed and mimeograph memoranda
and statistical reports, some of which originated in the URO Berlin office; and a
Baltimore Emergency Committee file entitled ―Witnesses—War Criminals.‖
Provenance: Source of acquisition is the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Baltimore
Office.
Languages: German, English, and Hebrew