Oppenheimer, Julius Isaak

Handwritten letter in Kurrent script discussing family matters, travel plans, and references to Holland.

Four crates (household items, bedding, books) and suitcases shipped via intermediaries Bernhard Göschel (Forchheim) and Jacob Kaufmann (Bayreuth).

Julius and Elsa Oppenheimer submit immigration visa application to the American Consulate in Stuttgart. Application was ultimately unsuccessful.

Multiple notes from Julius and Elsa to Mina, discussing Erich, financial matters, and the war situation. Munich Jews increasingly isolated.

Julius, Elsa, Thekla, and others write to Mina. Communication now limited to Red Cross messages. Hopes for improvement.

Written 12 days before mandatory Yellow Star (Judenstern) enforcement on September 19, 1941.

Julius writes to Mina Kaufmann from Munich, discussing emigration hopes and family news. Written 4 days before mandatory Yellow Star enforcement.

Last known letter from Julius and Elsa Oppenheimer, a condolence letter to the Langstein family. Written from Munich. Both were later deported and murdered.

Written on the same day as the first mass deportation from Munich to Kaunas (1,000 Jews). Among the last letters that could reach America before US entered WWII on Dec 11.

Did not return

Letter describing relatives from Darmstadt and Nürnberg 'had to go away' (deported). District ban (Bezirksverbot) imposed — confined to immediate area. Can only meet visitors 'outside'.

Brief, mundane letter thanking for packages. 'Vergelt's Gott.' The last document in the correspondence collection from Julius and Elsa. They were subsequently deported and murdered.