Scrapbook of Eberhard Deutsch : Scrapbook; Correspondence; Greetings Card; Ephemera; Military Papers; Photograph; Newspaper Clippings 19460101-19460228.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

French

German

Russian

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Language Note:

Text in English, French, German, Russian.

Summary:

Description: Black three-ring binder. Red and white sticker label on the spine reads "Eb's letters, Jan 1 - Feb 28, 1946." Scrapbook of correspondence from Colonel Eberhard Deutsch, Austria, to his wife, Rhea Deutsch, New Orleans, in addition to some correspondence sent to Deutsch in Austria, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other ephemera. New Year's Eve and Day in Austria; Deutsch's meetings with the Quadripartite Legal Conference re: indefinite detention of Nazis; correspondence in French and German; Dr. Hanna, president of the Vienna Bar Association, to Deutsch; official bulletin from the Headquarters of the United States Forces in Austria; account of a party at General Clark's villa, with photographs attached; Deutsch's hectic work schedule; a Viennese rector brought Deutsch a copy of his father's Doctor of Philosophy diploma from the University of Vienna in 1881; copy of Deutsch's request for a two-week leave to travel to the United States and find a replacement for his position in Vienna; copy of qualifications list for Deutsch's potential replacement, emphasizing experience in civil law, linguistic ability, and personal qualities necessary for diplomacy; copy of General Clark's recommendation that Colonel Deutsch be awarded the Legion of Merit, enumerating Deutsch's merits and accomplishments in Italy and Austria during 1945 and 1946; account of conversation with General Clark; Deutsch's request for leave denied; Deutsch announces departure from Vienna by 15 April 1946, to the displeasure of his commanding officers; letters to Colonel Deutsch, in French; pressed flowers in a letter to Rhea (Deutsch calls them "snow roses" from the German, Schneerose); receipts; program for theater performance in Vienna; daily bulletin from the Headquarters of the United States Forces in Austria; Valentine's Day Card for Rhea Deutsch; newspaper clipping about a hearing on restitution of Jewish property seized by Nazis, about which Deutsch testified; Deutsch's hectic work schedule as he anxiously awaits 15 April; concert program for a Red Army Ensemble performance on 26 February; three photographs of Legal Division meetings; two photographs of an Allied Legal Division dinner party at Hotel Bristol, the second of which depicts General Flory and Colonel Deutsch with female guests.

Notes:

Description based on online resource (viewed on June 12, 2019).