Postcard from Erno
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In 1941, Erno Vilcsek, a Hungarian Jew, was taken to a forced-labour camp in Hungary. From the camp, Erno wrote 10 postcards to his wife and two young daughters. He described his longing to return home to his family and his efforts to remain healthy in the challenging conditions. In 1942, Erno was sent to the Russian front. A year later, he was reported missing, presumed dead. Erno never returned to his family.
Donated to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre by Erika Fleischer. 93.07.0044
Transcript
[A partial translation from the original Hungarian.]
[Side one]
April 25, 1942
My dear guys,
Thank God, I am healthy and I hope you all are healthy too. How is school going for Vera? I really would like it if she got a very good report card by the time I get home. Erika goes to preschool, and I am sending many kisses to Muter. Jeno should for sure write something about the business. And what is going on with Imre's business? How is Bandika? What does Uncle Mano do? Did you receive the last picture? Please tell all the acquaintances that we are all well. Many kisses from Erno
My dearest Mother,
I hope you are well and you are taking good care of yourself. I am well, just I am missing home very much that I hope I can one day see again, and I can be together with the people I belong to. Kisses, Erno