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Elkisch Neumann Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 6569

Scope and Content Note

The Elkisch Neumann Collection consists of materials pertaining to the members of the Elkisch Neumann family and relate to their efforts to collect compensation from the German government after World War II.

Included in the collection are land registers, tax returns, bail bonds, business contracts, account books, and other business documents. However the bulk of materials consists of correspondence with lawyers regarding compensations for Louise Elkisch, née Neumann, Dina Neumann, Ludwig Neumann, and Recha Müller, née Neumann.

Dates

  • Creation: 1904-1966

Language of Materials

The collection is in German with some English.

Access Restrictions

Open to researchers.

Access Information

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

Biographical Note

The family of Elkisch Neumann comes from Essen, Germany. Prior to World War II the family owned land, houses, and Firma Neumann & Mendel that was a clothing manufacturing company.

In the late 1930s, the family moved to England.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Elkisch Neumann Collection consists of materials pertaining to the members of the Elkisch Neumann family and relate to their efforts to collect compensation from the German government after World War II. Included in the collection are land registers, bail bonds, tax returns, business contracts, account books, and other business documents. However the bulk of materials consists of correspondence with lawyers regarding compensations for Louise Elkisch, née Neumann, Dina Neumann, Ludwig Neumann, and Recha Müller, née Neumann.

Arrangement

The collection consists of a single series.

Related Materials

See also the Ludwig Neumann Collection AR 6374

Title
Guide to the Elkisch Neumann Collection 1904-1966 AR 6569
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Yakov Illich Sklar
Date
© 2011
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.
Sponsor
as part of the Leon Levy Archival Processing Initiative, made possible by the Leon Levy Foundation

Revision Statements

  • January 18, 2013 : 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