Pat Anson – Letters

The images below are scans of the last letters exchanged between Pat Anson (Beate Einstein) and her parents Isak and Ida. You can click on each image to view an enlarged version.

The English translation for each letter is included below.

5 pictures. Select one to see it larger, with its typed transcript where we have one.

  • Red Cross message form from Beate Einstein to her parents, dated 11 December 1942, typed capitals in German. (opens larger)
    On 11TH December 1942 Beate writes;
    Transcript

    Beloved Parents,

    It has been some time since we last heard from you.
    I had a nice birthday – Justin Burger got married.
    Have you any news from our loved ones.

    Stay well,
    Tender Kisses,

    Beate

  • Reply side of a Red Cross message form with a handwritten message in German from Isak and Ida. (opens larger)
    Beate’s parents respond – undated letter, but date of Deportation is confirmed as 8th March 1943
    Transcript

    Beloved Child,

    Today we migrate/leave (code for deported) with great trust in God.
    Keep close bonds with each other.
    We wish Erich (Beate’s boyfriend) all the best for the future.
    Write to the (our neighbours) the Pols next time.

    We hug you lovingly,

    Isak and Ida

  • Red Cross message form from Beate Einstein to the Pohl family in Augsburg, typed in German. (opens larger)
    Beate writes to the neighbours the Pohl’s (no date)
    Transcript

    My dear,

    We are all healthy
    Have you any news about Ida and Isak
    Best greeting and best wishes from me
    Kind regards,

    Beate

  • Reply side of the Red Cross message form, typed in German and signed Regina Pohl, 27.9.43. (opens larger)
    Regina Pohl replies on 27th September 1943
    Transcript

    Your parent, Uncle and Aunt have gone away on holiday (code for deported)
    Give Hilde and Liesel my best wishes,

    Regina Pohl

  • Two typed letters to Beate Einstein, from the British Red Cross (9 August 1946) and the Association of Jewish Refugees (17 March 1947), about her parents’ deportation to Auschwitz. (opens larger)
    The Red Cross letter confirming the tragic news of Beate’s parents death at Auschwitz.