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Düsseldorf (Germany)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Deborah Hertz research collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 5393
Abstract

Various archival materials from archives in Hesse, Nuremberg, Trier, Oldenburg, Regensburg, Maarburg, Mecklenburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Luebeck, pertaining mainly to the history of conversion and assimilation of Jews in Germany. The materials were collected by Deborah Hertz for her research on the book “How Jews Became Germans”.

Dates: 1216-1943

Gabrielle Greenberg Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 25528
Abstract

The focus of this collection lies on the correspondence between Lily Lösser and her daughters Yutta (Judy) and Gaby (Gabrielle) during their time of separation 1943-1946. The rest of the collection is made up of personal albums, official correspondence, documents and other material.

Dates: 1908-2012; Majority of material found within 1943-1946

Hanna Oppenheimer Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 11642
Abstract

The collection contains documentation of the Hanna Oppenheimer family, including business documents, family documents, diaries, and family trees.

Dates: 1867-1940

Heinrich Heine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 36
Abstract

The bulk of the collection consists of various materials which describe primarily Heine’s mixed perception in Germany throughout the 20th century. In addition, there are seven original letters in the handwriting of Heinrich Heine and photocopies of several more letters, as well as manuscripts and other materials pertaining to Heinrich Heine and his family. Articles in typescripts deal with various aspects of Heine’s work.

Dates: 1823-1997

Hirschkind Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 10735
Abstract

This collection contains family correspondence received by emigrated members of the Hirshkind family in New York from relatives in Düsseldorf in 1940-1940.

Dates: 1934-1984

Jacob Jacobson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 7002 / MF 447 / MF 134
Abstract

Records of several Jewish communities assembled by Jacob Jacobson.

Dates: 1450-1988

Ludwig Löwenstein Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 6364
Abstract

This collection contains personal identification documents and school records of Alex Löwenstein, as well as a short manuscript on Grevenbroich and materials on antisemitic legislation.

Dates: 1893-1987

[Memoirs of Baronne Hildegard von Gumppenberg] ;

 Collection
Identifier: DM 327
Abstract

Two original German manuscripts and their English translations, describing the author’s escape from Nazi Germany (written in 1942) and her subsequent life underground (written in the 1960s).

Dates: 1942-2019

Otto Grüters Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 6543
Abstract

The material is a comprehensive collection of letters written by Otto Grüters, teacher, to his former pupil, the political scientist and author, John H. Herz between 1946-1970. The contents of the letters covers the political situation in Germany, the United States, and the world, with a focus on denazification themes and other post-World War II matters in Germany.

Dates: 1946-1971

Reichsbund Juedischer Frontsoldaten Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 3243
Abstract

The collection contains primarily circulars pertaining to the German organization of Jewish soldiers who fought in World War I.

Dates: 1925-1975

Rose Auslaender Appreciation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 4353 / MF 597
Abstract

Clippings and other, mostly published materials, reviewing the work of the lyricist and author, Rose Auslaender.

Dates: 1940-1986

Vera Margot Kowalski Soliman Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 25427
Abstract

The Vera Margot Kowalski Soliman Family Collection contains correspondence on Vera Margot Kowalski Soliman's legal and financial matters.

Dates: 1956-1963

Wilhelm Levison Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 3906
Abstract

The Wilhelm Levison Collection contains personal correspondence and documents concerning the years 1933-1935 at the University of Bonn and the years 1921-1928 in the 'Grossloge.'

Dates: 1823-1977; Majority of material found in 1930s