Henry Politzer papers
The papers consist of a passport ("Reisepass") issued to Siegfried Politzer donor's father in Vienna, Austria; a birth certificate and a marriage certificate re-issued to Siegfried Politzer with the addition of the middle name "Israel;" and two letters regarding the ownership of assets forcibly relinquished in 1938 by Siegfried Politzer.
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1938-1941
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1 folder
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Record last modified: 2023-02-24 14:14:10
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Also in Henry Politzer collection
Contains materials donated by Henry Politzer which document his parents' experiences during and after the Holocaust. Some of these materials may be combined into a single collection in the future.
Henry Politzer papers
Document
The Henry Politzer colllection consists of vintage copies of documents issued before the war to Ottilie Politzer Gessler, Henry Politzer's mother. The documents include a letter sent from Cardinal Innitzer congratulating Ottilie Politzer on having been awarded the Silver Distinguished Service Cross; dated August 10, 1935; Kranichberg, Austria; in German. Letter sent to Ottilie Politzer informing her that she had been awarded tax free title of Government Social Welfare Counselor; May 24, 1930; in German. Certificate awarding the Austrian Silver Distinguished Service Medal; July 19, 1935; Vienna, Austria.