Letter to Preuss from Dr. Ebner of the Imperial and Prussian Ministry of the Interior. As an exception, the Ministry authorized him to start his medical practicum, but qualified this statement by explaining that it did not give Preuss the right to be granted a license to practice medicine.
Letter from Dr. Frey of the Imperial and Prussian Ministry of the Interior in response to an inquiry from Preuss. Denies him an appointment as physician in accordance with a particular law cited in the letter.
Letter written by Preuss to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Requests naturalization through the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Cleveland, Ohio. Preuss states that he completed his required five years of permanent residence in the United States in 8 May 1943.
Letter written by Preuss advising Mrs. Frischer that the Naturalization Service may contact her regarding Preuss. Lists dates of residence in Kansas City (4 June 1938 to 6 July 1938). States that he wants to be naturalized as quickly as possible so that he can serve in the armed forces. Also thanks Dr. Frischer for sending him an affidavit and discusses some personal concerns.
Letter written by Preuss advising Sieg that the Immigration and Naturalization Service may contact him regarding the matter of his citizenship application. Preuss lists dates of residence in Kansas City (4 June 1938 to 6 July 1938).
Letter written by Preuss requesting Siegfried to testify on behalf of Preuss' Kansas City residence (4 June 1938 - 6 July 1938) before the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Also asks for the address of Julius Frischer's wife, in case he has to ask her for the same favour.
Letter written by Preuss to Viola requesting the latter to testify on behalf of Preuss' New York residence (8 May 1938 - 2 June 1938) before the naturalization service.
Retouched digital photograph of a physical black and white photograph of Lillian Boraks-Nemetz at age five on the eve of WWII. Retouched in an attempt to correct orientation, exposure, and oversaturation of the digital photograph.
This excerpt from a 1990 interview recorded by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and provided by Yale University features Lillian Boraks-Nemetz discussing the impact of antisemitism and Holocaust trauma on children and their ability to navigate their identity and sense of self-worth. Interview conducted by Tammy Genesove.
During a class discussion via Zoom on 26 January 2021, Lillian discussed the impact that childhood trauma from the Holocaust had on her relationships moving forward into adulthood. She later touches on how she worked to overcome these difficulties.
During a class discussion via Zoom on 26 January 2021, Lillian discusses the difficulties child survivors are met with as they share their story. She touches on familial conflict and the qualities of an Enlightened Witness and supportive dialogue. Captions added by Sarah Wilkinson.
During a class discussion via Zoom on 26 January 2021, Lillian discussed the loss of rights of Polish Jews, her father's role as a Jewish policeman in the Warsaw Ghetto, and the post-war response to his position. Captions added by Sarah Wilkinson.
During a class discussion via Zoom on 26 January 2021, Lillian discusses an inner world that holds her Holocaust experience and how this is used to fuel creativity and self-expression. Captions added by Sarah Wilkinson.
This excerpt from a 1990 interview recorded by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and provided by Yale University features Lillian Boraks-Nemetz discussing the impact of antisemitism and Holocaust trauma on survivors, their children and subsequent generations. She touches on her experiences with Jewish societies within Canada and their involvement with European survivors. Interview conducted by Tammy Genesove.
During a class discussion via Zoom on 26 January 2021, Lillian discussed the impact the Holocaust had on an individual level as well as its impacts on family units and future generations. She touches on the failings of Canadian society, a lack of mental health care, and includes a quote from Aharon Appelfeld. Captions added by Sarah Wilkinson.
An excerpt from a class discussion via Zoom with Lillian Boraks-Nemetz on January 26 2021 as she describes the Mouth of Truth medallion and the Bocca della Verità that acted as a narrative device in her memoir of the same name. Captions added by Sarah Wilkinson.
Map featuring a section of Warsaw and the surrounding area with markers indicating the approximate areas of the Warsaw Ghetto and the hiding places of Basia and Lillian as well as the final hiding place of Lillian and her parents after they are reunited until the end of the war. Created using Google Maps and Photoshop.
Translated memo from Baruch at the Jewish Hospital in Hamburg stating that Siegfried Preuss was employed as an intern and voluntary assistant at the Jewish Hospital from 1 March 1936 until 8 February 1938. Witness from Cleveland, Ohio, signs to certify that the above was a true translation from the original. Notary certified translation. Original letter written 1938-02-08; Translation signed 1944-05-04.
