Postcard from Arthur Cohn in Shanghai to Dr. Siegfried Walter in Gleiwitz, Germany

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Object ID

2015.2.2

Object Name

Postcard

Date

3-7-1940

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Description

Front: Typewritten message. Back: 'Carte Postale - Chine.' Includes orange Chinese characters, and a printed stamp in orange on upper right corner showing a man with a black circular Shanghai handstamp over it. In upper left are two pasted stamps: one blue, and one green, each depicting a man with Chinese characters in the upper corners. Another black circular Shanghai handstamp over them. Beneath is a typewritten message. Below the message is a pencil signature. Return address typed horizontally in middle, with red Nazi eagle stamp over it.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash:

“Dear Doctor, A few days ago, I received your letter of February 1st of this year, which I have already confirmed to my brother-in-law in Beuthen these days. After several days of effort, I am now able to see your file at Hicem here. The last one available is a letter from Hicem to the Reich Association dated December 11, 1939. (Case 1154/4523) telling you that they can't do anything for you and that you should contact friends about work permits. I assume that this prompted your letter of 2/1/40. I am now trying to use my connections here to get you an employment contract, but unfortunately, I must tell you right now that this is very difficult…”

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 5 1/2"

Keywords

China, Shanghai, Stamp, Reich, Seal, Gleiwitz, Germany, Refugee, Arthur Cohn, Siegfried Walter

Subcollection

Personal, Shanghai

Recommended Citation

"Postcard from Arthur Cohn in Shanghai to Dr. Siegfried Walter in Gleiwitz, Germany" (1940). Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection. 2015.2.2.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/bulmash/126