Mariánské Lázně (Czech Republic)

This collection comprises documents of Marianne Steiner and her husband Paul Steiner. Material of the Esberg family, however, makes up the bulk of the collection, especially a large accumulation of family photographs. Furthermore, one can find material related to the Holocaust, i.e. a copy of the ‘Chronicle of the Esberg/ Meyerstein/ Pohly Families under the Holocaust’ and a series of original photographs taken in a concentration camp shortly after liberation.

This collection features original letters to Max Brod, calls to action in the wake of Lessing's death, short memoirs about Lessing written by family and friend, photocopies of manuscripts, and various other materials relating to Lessing's life.