Emanuel Suessmann – born in Leipzig, Germany, on 17 July 1910
Profession in country of origin: Grocery storekeeper and gardener
Arrived in Britain as a refugee from Germany on 23 May 1939
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Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers
Container List, Series 1: Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers, 1909-approximately 1990 (bulk 1930-1945)
Identification Papers, 1934-1939 Item 1999.A.0040_001_003_0002 Location Box 1 / Folder 3
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Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers
Container List, Series 1: Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers, 1909-approximately 1990 (bulk 1930-1945)
Identification Papers, 1934-1939 Item 1999.A.0040_001_003_0001 Location Box 1 / Folder 3
English translation, kindly submitted by a Kitchener Descendant
Jewish Community of Schweinfurt
Subject:
We feel obliged, regarding Mr Bernhard Schwarzeneberger, to state the following to [from?] our board: Mr Bernhard Schwarzenberger, who currently holds the honor of Vice President [II ?] in our community, has for many years been a proven and honored member of our local authority. Whenever something needed to be done in our synagogue and in the Jewish community when men were needed, one could always be certain it would get done if you went to him. The congregation especially thanks him for the fact that he has been ready to serve for many decades. Whether it was to act as cantor on weekdays, Sabbaths, or holidays, Mr Schwarzenberger always gladly offered to help. On the High Holidays he regularly participated to the complete satisfaction of the community. In the presentation of prayers as well as the singing of the Torah section his natural musicality is of great benefit to him. Also in the synagogue choir which plays a significant role in the beautification of the service, Mr Schwarzenberger is a true and beloved member. The members of our congregation have always been happy to listen to his ancient traditional melodies and prayers.
Schweinfurt, March 24, 1939
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Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers
Container List, Series 1: Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers, 1909-approximately 1990 (bulk 1930-1945)
Biographical Materials, 1909, 1930-1939, 1945 Item 1999.A.0040_001_001_0009 Location Box 1 / Folder 1
Reproduced with the kind permission of World Jewish Relief
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
Camp number 1615, Arrival date 23 May 1939
Case number 25242
Registered by the Leipzig Hilfsverein
Reproduced with the kind permission of World Jewish Relief
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
Reproduced with the kind permission of World Jewish Relief
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
Reproduced with the kind permission of World Jewish Relief
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
Submitted by Michael Suessmann for his father Emanuel Suessmann
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Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers
Container List, Series 1: Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers, 1909-approximately 1990 (bulk 1930-1945)
Biographical Materials, 1909, 1930-1939, 1945 Item 1999. A.0040_001_001_0017 Location Box 1 / Folder 1
Source: USHMM
Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers
Container List, Series 1: Emanuel and Louise Suessmann papers, 1909-approximately 1990 (bulk 1930-1945)
Biographical Materials, 1909, 1930-1939, 1945 Item 1999.A.0040_001_001_0018 Location Box 1 / Folder 1
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