Cahn family papers
Identity Statement
Reference code(s) | : GB 1556 WL 802 |
Held at | : Wiener Library Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/ › |
Full title | : Cahn family papers |
Date(s) | : 1940-1983 |
Level of description | : Collection level (fonds) |
Extent | : 1 folder |
Name of creator(s) | : Cahn family |
Context
Administrative/Biographical history:
Sophie Cahn was a German Jewish refugee. Her father, Emanuel Cahn, died in Theresienstadt concentration camp, 1942. His children emigrated to Canada, USA, UK, and Israel.
Content
Scope and content/abstract:
Cahn family papers, 1940-1983 including copies of Red Cross telegrams sent by Sophie Cahn from England to her father, Emanuel Cahn in Mönchen-Gladbach, 25 Jun 1940-3 Jun 1942; copy of a claim form by Fritz Cahn, Canada for compensation for property owned by the Cahn family in the city of Mönchen-Gladbach, 25 Feb 1947 and family documents including a photograph of the grave of Lotte Cahn, 1 Sep 1942-Jul 1983.
Access & Use
Language/scripts of material:
German and English
System of arrangement:
Original order
Conditions governing access:
Open
Conditions governing reproduction:
Copies can be made for personal use. Permission must be sought for publication.
Finding aids:
Detailed description on the Wiener Library's online catalogue www.wienerlibrary.co.uk.
Archival Information
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Deposited by Sophie Cahn, Jul 1988.
Allied Materials
Related material:
Publication note:
Description Notes
Archivist's note:
Entry compiled by Sarah Drewery.
Rules or conventions:
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Date(s) of descriptions:
Mar 2008
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