Hermann Renkazischock – born in Munich, Germany: 15th July 1907
Profession in country of origin: Furrier
Arrived in Britain as a refugee from Germany in 1939
[Editor’s note: All translations kindly provided by the family, following each image. They would welcome any further suggestions to these from German speakers]
28 June 1939 From Herman in Sandwich, Kent, to Lina in Munich My Linerel [the diminutive he often used for her]! Hold your head up. I will be in London tomorrow Do what you can [must?]
30 June 1939 From Herman in London to Lina in Munich Childcare found Send Bernhard [Herman’s brother] 4 photos, doctor certificate and birth certificate per child. - Hermann
12 July 1939 London, to Lina in Munich Permit already filed. Decision due soon faellic domelpis
[Editor’s note: Family are struggling for a translation of the last two words and would welcome any input. The first might be a transliteration from the spoken sound of ‘Fällig‘ / ‘due’?]
28 (?) July 1939 Hermann in London to Lina in Munich Today confirmed by Bloomsbury telegraphic confirmation
Submitted by Esther Ellen Weiner for her father Hermann Renkazischock
