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Raizel Garncarz
8/15/41
Sosnowiec
Geppersdorf
German
Postcard
This letter is divided into two parts, the first by Raizel and the second by Ala. In the first section, Raizel discusses how her family has become enamoured with Ala In the second section Ala summarizes her visit to the Garncarz family. She finishes by asking Sala for paperwork.
Ala Gertner
10/14/42
Bedzin
Gross Paniow
German
letter
Thinking of your willingness to make sacrifices for me. Looks forward to sleeping together. Bernhard is Hitschberg. Blechhammer dissolved.
Raizel Garncarz
3/1/1942
Sosnowiec
Geppersdorf
German
letter
Time runs and runs. We will never part. Are you bringing a gift for father? Thanks for money. Almost purim, maybe together for passover.
Regina, Zefek, Hana
11/18/40
Sosnowiec
Geppersdorf
Polish
letter
It was foreordained that you should get something better. Left a few broken hearts behind. Good luck on your new path of life. Both authors append thanks to Ala
Chayka
1942 E
n/a
Schatzlar
German
letter
Friend from home, writing from a labor camp near Harry. "I would rather not talk about my loved ones"
Harry Haubenstock
10/1/42
Blechammer
Blechammer
German
Letter
Harry complains that the departing of transports is interfering with their privacy. He writes to Sala that they are lucky for their freedom in Gross Paniow.
Chaim Kaufman
4/24/1941?
Geppersdorf
Geppersdorf
Polish
letter
Can't take it any more. I don't understand you, and I deserved something better. You are leading me on.
Raizel Garncarz
11/16/40
Sosnowiec
Geppersdorf
German
Postcard
Ruziel describes that she and Sala's friends are dismayed at Sala's cryptic and vague discrptions of her surroundings. Toward the end of the note, Ruzia address Ala and thanks her for taking care of Sala.
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