Rumänisches Tagebuch
Collection
Identifier: DM 136
Abstract
Typewritten diary by Sigwart Cahnmann, describing a trip with his military unit of the Bavarian army in 1917, travelling primarily by train through Rumania. He details the villages that he passed through, commenting on their residents, their behaviors, looks, and ethnicities, as well as local events and food.
Dates
- 1917
Creator
- Cahnmann, Sigwart, -1941 (Person)
Language of Materials
German with an English translation.
Use Restrictions
There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more information, contact:
Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
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Biographical Note
Sigwart Cahnmann, originally from Karlsruhe, was the father of Werner Cahnman. Sigwart Cahnmann died 1941 in Munich.
Extent
54 Sheets
20 Pages
- Title
- Rumänisches Tagebuch, 1917 DM 136
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- The inventory is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository
