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Henry Rosenthal collection

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The Henry Rosenthal papers include biographical material, correspondence, immigration documents, and restitution material relating to Henry’s wartime experience being sent to an orthodox orphanage in Cologne after Kristallnacht and immigrating to the United States in 1941. Biographical material includes documentation of birth for Henry, registry changes noting Hedwig’s date of death, a report card for Henry, a photograph of Georg and Hedwig in front of their store in Germany, a newspaper clipping about Henry volunteering in America, a copy of a photograph of a headstone for members of the Rosenthal family, and a photocopy of the front page of Henry’s German passport (Reisepass). Correspondence includes letters to Henry from his parents, George and Hedwig, and from other family members and friends, including Elizabeth Raphael, Emmi, Julius, Johanna Auerbach, Clara, Rosa, and Bertha. Also included are a few letters from Henry to his parents and German and British Red Cross communication with messages for family members and inquiries regarding the status of family members. Immigration material includes correspondence from the American Consulate regarding Henry’s application for a visa, police registration forms, a signed note from Georg and Hedwig giving permission for their son to immigrate, a tax clearance certificate, and a notice and instructions for transport. Restitution documents include bank receipts, correspondence, applications, and a letter from the Claims Conference Article 2 Fund.