Overview
- Description
- Consists of copies of family correspondence (1920-1948) regarding the family of David Ignatz Berger, originally of Vienna, Austria. Mr. Berger immigrated to the United States in 1914 and converted from Judaism to Presbyterianism, becoming a minister. The family correspondence describes attempts to immigrate through Italy, Mr. Berger's affidavits of support, and visa issues. Also includes copies of restitution documents submitted by Cynthia Berger in the names of members of the Berger family.
- Date
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inclusive:
1920-2009
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Cindy Martin
Physical Details
- Genre/Form
- Letters.
- Extent
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2 folders
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
- Conditions on Use
- Material(s) in this collection may be protected by copyright and/or related rights. You do not require further permission from the Museum to use this material. The user is solely responsible for making a determination as to if and how the material may be used.
Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Restitution and indemnification claims (1933-)
- Geographic Name
- United States--Emigration and immigration.
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- Cindy Martin donated this collection to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on May 20, 2009.
- Record last modified:
- 2023-12-26 14:08:43
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- https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn37169
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