Hertz Family Collection

The collection contains documents pertaining to the Hertz family of Rheinberg, particularly Emanuel Hertz, his brother Callmann Hertz, and Emanuel Hertz's wife Philippiena Hertz née Spier of Rees. Included are items pertaining to the military service of Emanuel Hertz and Callmann Hertz and family correspondence.

The first folder includes items pertaining to Emanuel Hertz, the majority of which document his military service in the Ulanen Regiment. The folder contains military certificates including enlistment papers, holiday passes, and service awards. Also included are two leaflets announcing the 50th anniversary of the work of Emanuel Hertz's father, also named Emanuel Hertz, as a mohel for the community of Rheinberg.

Folder two contains a death certificate for Callmann Hertz, who died while serving in the Prussian Army. Also included are brief notes on his army service and death.

The third folder contains correspondence between Emanuel Hertz in Rheinberg and Philippiena Spier in Rees. The correspondence dates from 1842 to 1849; the bulk of the correspondence is dated before 1847, the year of their marriage.

Folder four contains correspondence between various members of the Hertz and Spier families, including Emanuel Hertz and Philippiena Spier.

The oversize folder contains a marriage announcement for Emanuel Hertz and Philippiena Spier published in the Kölnische Zeitung.