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Censored Postcard Sent By David Levy From Borgo Val Di Taro (Borgotaro) To Delasem Leader Septimus Sorani In Rome

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

Tan postcard, “VINCEREMO” printed across left side, titled “CARTOLINA POSTALE” in brown print at top, brown postage stamp on right side above “CENSURA 3” stamped in blue.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash:

Sorani was a Jewish delegate of the Rome office of DELASEM (DELEGAZIONE PER L’ASSISTENZA EMIGRANTI EBREI), the Jewish resistance organization in Italy aiding Jews - both Italian and foreign - who fell beneath the Axis boot. DELASEM provided money, housing, and if necessary, false documents to assist refugees interned in Italian camps. Support for DELASEM came from international organizations such as AJDC and HIAS, as well as …

Postcard Sent By Woman Before Her Deportation

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

Tan postcard with red printed postcard lines and message written in black ink. Addressed to Ludwig Eppstein from L. Katzenberg.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash: Postcard mailed from mother-in-law L. Katzenberg to Ludwig Eppstein, her son-in-law. Mailed from Hoppstadter (Nahe) to Italy. Translation:"My love ones, happy with your birthday wishes. To my great sorrow have no news from our beloved ones... We are getting ready to move, it should be happen next week [deportation to the death camps in the east] ... I know you are about to experience rough times I wish I was able to spare it …

Censored Postcard To Bella Janowitz, Civilian Intern In “Concentration Camp” On Island Of Rhodes,

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

Front: handwritten note, typed address to Bella Janowitz, black circular hand stamp. Back: Handwritten note.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash: Postcard sent by relative in Zvolen, Slovakia.