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Chapter 26
- The conversation between Martha Grossman and Rose came from my imagination.
- Rose’s visit to the HIAS was inspired by a story my mother shared about how her parents began their linen business. Rose did attend training classes, but I have no documentation regarding when or where.
- My mother shared that her health issues affected her attendance at school.
- The scene with Doris receiving new shoes for Hanukah was inspired by my mother’s hatred of her “old-fashioned boots.”
- Sol (Paul Nebenzahl) did change his last name to Nevins. Nevins Cravat was a successful business for many years.
- The conversation between Emile and Rose was inspired by letters written by Emile in which he shared details of the financial support of his mother.
- The conversation about Sophie arriving in New Rochelle was inspired by a story my mother told about her toys being put in the basement of the apartment building.
- The scene of Sophie’s arrival came from my imagination.
Chapter 27
- The scene of Paul waking on a stretcher was inspired by information in his written testimonies.
- The reunion of Paul with his parents came from my imagination.
- Click on the images below to enlarge the letter sent to Rose by Paul, informing of his travel plans.
- Click on the images below to enlarge the pages from Paul’s passport.
- The scene of Paul saying goodbye to his parents came from my imagination
- Paul’s train trip was based on information in his written testimonies and my research.
- The fact of Evalien Bäck being frightened by Paul’s appearance was shared by Luctor Herwig, Evalien’s nephew.
Chapter 28
- The summary of activity by Friedrich Kuen-Vechet (February 21,1939) was part of the packet sent by the Austrian Archives. Click on each image below to enlarge.
- The scene of Sigmund and Rosa at the IKG was inspired by my research.
- Click on the images below to enlarge the pages of Rosa’s passport. NOTE: I have never located Sigmund’s passport.
- The phone call from Sigmund’s brother was based on my research into Abraham’s life.
- The information regarding Sigmund’s preparations to leave Vienna was drawn from his written documentation.
Chapter 29
- The reunion scene between Paul, Rose, and Doris came from my imagination.
- Paul’s medical information was drawn from his written testimonies and letters from Dr. Freundlich.
- Paul did in fact, take the train to work from New Rochelle every morning.
- The scenes of the family in the living room came from that of Mrs. Moscowitz using sanitary napkins were told by to me by my mother.
- The conversation between Paul and Rose regarding the Nevins came from my imagination.
- All information regarding D’Orette Linens was derived from stories my mother, told, documents found in my research, and newspaper articles. In a phone conversation, Enid Oppenheim told me she had worked for Rose, doing hand-sewing.
Chapter 30
- The visit to the Office for Emigration was based on passport dates and my research.
- The description of the Lichtenthals’ trip to Lisbon and that on the Serpa Pinto was drawn from my research, in particular the book, The Promised Land, by Hank Stanton, newspaper articles of the ship’s arrival, and documents provided by the JDC.
- My mother shared the story of Sigmund asking to change his last name to Lital.
- The scenes of the reunion on the train platform and the conversation in Valerie’s apartment came from my imagination.
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