Cards and letters from Chain's mother

Date:
1933-1939
Reference:
PP/EBC/A.201-A.203
Part of:
Chain, Professor Sir Ernst Boris
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

From Chain's mother to Boris Haine, brother of Michael, with whom Chain stayed when he first arrived in London (A.201), to Chain (A.202), to Nura (Anna Sacharina) and others (A.203), mainly 1933-36, and one letter 1939 to 'Meine Lieben'. The cards are not signed and the letters are signed 'Frauchen'; some include post-scripts from Hedwig. The last letter is dated 12 August 1939.

The letters describe life in Berlin, family difficulties, lost of property and furniture including Chain's grand piano. There are many references to financial problems and Chain's support of the family.

Publication/Creation

1933-1939

Physical description

3 files

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