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Bendix Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 6138

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains documents relating to the Bendix family, particularly to Fritz Bendix and his wife, Johanna Bendix née Hahn. There are also many papers and photographs concerning the family company, a linen factory in Silesia.

In addition to some birth and marriage certificates, folder 1 contains a copy of The Financial Record dated 1900, a weekly New York publication, with an article highlighting Max Bendix's textile factory. Folder 2 contains numerous documents concerning the efforts of Fritz and Johanna to emigrate from Germany including affidavits, tax documents, transit visa information, telegrams, booking information, letters of reference, etc. Folder 3 contains affidavits for Ingeborg and Evelyn Bendix as well as the extensive official itemized packing list of Fritz and Johanna.

The commemorative book in folder 4 was given to the family company, Julius Bendix Söhne, by Joseph and Senta Magath on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company. Sumptuously produced, it features a cover with ivory, stone, and wood inlay, and includes clippings and inscriptions by family and well-wishers from 1920-1950. Thus it contains a record of the fate of the company and family members. Also in folder 4 are photographs of some family members and of the factory prior to and after its destruction during World War II.

Dates

  • 1873-1950

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

The company Julius Bendix Söhne was founded in 1870 by Max, George, and Hugo Bendix, and specialized in linen products. It owned factories in Silesia and Austria. The Bendix family was forced to turn over the company in 1938-1939.

Extent

4 Folders

Abstract

The collection contains documents relating to the Bendix family, particularly to Fritz Bendix and his wife, Johanna Bendix née Hahn. There are also many papers and photographs concerning the family company, a linen factory in Silesia.

Title
Guide to the Bendix Family Collection, 1873-1950  AR 6138
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Julie Dawson
Date
© 2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • July 05, 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