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Ruth Hirsch Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 11807

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains documentation of the Ruth Hirsch family, including vital documents and documents pertaining to the emigration of Emmanuel and Citonia Hirsch and Karl and Gertrude Metzger from Germany to the United States.

Folder 1 contains documents pertaining to Emmanuel (Emil) Hirsch and Citonia (Toni) Hirsch née Metzger and their daughter Ruth, including the will of Emmanuel Hirsch; death certificate of Emmanuel Hirsch; marriage certificate; and documents pertaining to the emigration of Citonia and Ruth Hirsch from Germany, including documents pertaining to the removal of household property from the family's residence in Cologne and its transport to the United states.

Folder 2 contains documents pertaining to Karl Metzger and his wife Gertrude Selma née Bach, including the birth certificate of Gertrude Bach; certificate of good conduct for Karl Metzger; marriage certificate; naturalization certificates; and death certificate of Karl Metzger.

Dates

  • 1907-1982

Creator

Language of Materials

This collection is in German and English.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Access Information

Collection is digitized. Follow the links in the Container List to access the digitized materials.

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

email: lbaeck@lbi.cjh.org

Biographical Note

Ruth Hirsch was born on September 24, 1926, to Emmanuel (Emil) Hirsch and Citonia (Toni) née Metzger.

Karl Metzger was the brother of Citonia Hirsch née Metzger. He was married to Gertrude Selma née Bach.

Extent

2 Folders

Abstract

The collection contains documentation of the Ruth Hirsch family, including vital documents and documents pertaining to the emigration of Emmanuel and Citonia Hirsch and Karl and Gertrude Metzger from Germany to the United States.

Title
Guide to the Ruth Hirsch Family Collection, 1907-1982  AR 11807
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Sarah Glover
Date
© 2013
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • July 2015:: dao links added by Emily Andresini.

Repository Details

Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository

Contact:
15 West 16th Street
New York NY 10011 United States