Postcard from Dachau
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Paul Meyer was one of 30,000 Jewish men rounded up during the Kristallnacht pogrom in November 1938 and sent to concentration camps. He was imprisoned in Dachau concentration camp. While he was there, Paul wrote this postcard to his family. His brother managed to get a visa for Paul that would allow him to enter Britain. Because of this, Paul was released from Dachau on the promise that he would leave Germany for good.
Donated to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre by Paul Meyer. RA038-02-00-00-01
Transcript
A partial translation from the original German.
[Front of postcard]
Konzentrationslager Dachau 3 K.” The postcard is to be sent to “Familie, Eugen Meyer, Köln, Lindenstrasse 20.”
[Back of postcard]
November 28, 1938
My Dearest!
As you can see from the address, I am here in Dachau. I am in good health and I feel all right and hope the same from you. You are allowed to reply to me at once on a postcard, but must be sure to follow exactly the instructions on the reverse. You are also allowed to send money, as one can buy here everything. Maybe DM 50 – but you must be sure to indicate on the postal money order my address, barrack and section number as well as my date of birth. How are you all? I am most eager to have news from you and await it anxiously. Please greet all relatives and friends most cordially for me. I am always with you in thought.
A hearty kiss, Paul.