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Hermann Fuernberg Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 7194 / MF 463

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence and other materials on the Gildemeester Hilfskommittee including data gathered from potential immigrants.

See inventory list.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1950s

Creator

Language of Materials

This collection is in German, English and Italian.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Access Information

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

Collection is microfilmed (MF 463).

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

Hermann Fuernberg was the head of the Gildemeester-Hilfskommittee, established in 1938. His focus was to help Jews immigrate to Abessina (Ethiopia). The group was named for the Dutch citizen, Frank van Gheel-Geldemeester and was dissolved in 1940. Hermann Fuernberg immigrated to the US and continued to work on the Abessinia project, even after 1945.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

Correspondence and other materials on the Gildemeester Hilfskommittee including data gathered from potential immigrants.

Microfilm

Collection is available on 4 reels of microfilm (MF 463).

Bibliography

See also manuscript "Die Entziehung juedischen Vermoegens im Rahmen der "Aktion Gildemeester". Eine empirische Studie ueber Organisation, Form und Wandel von "Arisierung" und juedischer Auswanderung in Oesterreich 1938-1941" for more information about Fuernberg's role in the Aktion Gildemeester.
Title
Guide to the Hermann Fuernberg Collection, 1932-1950s AR 7194 / MF 463
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by LBI Staff
Date
© 2010
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Revision Statements

  • December 06, 2012 : Links to digital objects added in Container List.

Repository Details

Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository

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