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LOT 239:
Bertha Pappenheim – Two Letters – Germany, the 1930's
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Sold for: $280
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Buyer's Premium: 23%
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Bertha Pappenheim – Two Letters – Germany, the 1930's
1. A printed letter signed by Pappenheim, to Charlotte Landau, the 1930's. A response to Ms. Landau's suggestion to initiate fundraising by the Jewish Women's Society in Germany for the benefit of the war against tuberculosis in Jewish women. The letter was sent from a hostel for Jewish women in distress.
[1] Leaf, 28 cm. Fair-good condition.
2. Printed letter by Pappenheim, March 21, 1932. Response to Ms. Landau's suggestion regarding the campaign to hire Jewish instead of German household helpers in Jewish homes. At this time a Nazi law prohibited this.
2 leaves, 29 cm. Fair-good condition.
Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936) – socially activist. Established an institute for Jewish orphan girls that she managed for 12 years. In 1904, Pappenheim established the Jewish Women's League. She opened a worldwide campaign against prostitution. Her social work was done with much devotion, and she was a pioneer in her field in Germany. In addition, she wrote stories, composed prayers and publicized a play that showed the role of women that were taken advantage of by men.
