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Gerta Pfeffer collection, 1937-1973

 

Summary

Creator:
Pfeffer, Gerta
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence and an autobiographical account of Gerta Pfeffer, a German Jewish woman who came of age during the Third Reich. Pfeffer's writings discuss her experiences with anti-Semitism, the rise of the National Socialist German Worker's Party (Nazi Party), and the economic, interpersonal, and discriminatory struggles she encountered in her homeland. The autobiographical account covers the years 1932-1938, after which Pfeffer immigrated to England to become a housemaid. Pfeffer submitted her account into the 1939 essay contest, "My Life in Germany Before and After 1933," hosted by Harvard University. Correspondence in the collection dates from 1939-1973, covering Pfeffer's life after leaving Germany. These letters are personal in nature, regarding life outside of Germany as well as the experiences of friends and relatives residing in assorted zones of Allied-occupied Germany.
Extent:
0.21 Linear Feet
1 boxes
Language:
German English
Preferred citation:

Gerta Pfeffer Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of correspondence between Gerta Pfeffer and relatives and friends in Europe (primarily Germany) and America. Also included is an autobiographical account by Pfeffer detailing her life in Germany and her immigration to England. All materials are written in German, with the exception of a few English language news clippings.

Acquisition information:
Donation.
Arrangement:

This collection is separated into two series: correspondece and Pfeffer's autiobiographical account. The first series arranged according to chronology and the second series is ordered according to page number.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None.  The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Gerta Pfeffer Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA