Letter from Lena Sheinberg to Max and Sarah Hartstone

Part Of: United Ostrowtzer Hilfs Committee fonds; Letters from Individuals series; Letter from Lena Sheinberg to Max and Sarah Hartstone file

Part Of: United Ostrowtzer Hilfs Committee fonds; Letters from Individuals series; Letter from Lena Sheinberg to Max and Sarah Hartstone file

Admin History/Bio: Lena “Leahle” Sheinberg (b. 1920) was born Warsaw, Poland, to Szeiny and Dobny (née Nusymowicz). Lena’s father was originally from Opatow and her mother was from Ostrowiec. She had five brothers: David, Arthur, Chaim, Moishe, and Yosl. Lena's wartime journey included traveling to Opole, Poland, in 1940, followed by moving to Ostrowiec in 1941 to live with her aunt and uncle. In 1942, she found herself in Bodzechów, Poland, and briefly returned to Ostrowiec before being deported again in 1943, ultimately ending up in Auschwitz in 1944.; After surviving Auschwitz, Lena arrived in Paris around July 1945, where she occasionally lived with her uncle Yakel Nasinovich and his family. In May 1949, she immigrated to Buffalo, New York.; Alternate spellings of her surname include Szeinberg and Shainberg.

Scope and Content: File consists of a letter from Lena "Leahle" Sheinberg in Paris, France, to Max and Sarah Hartstone, dated 13 June, 1947. In this letter, Lena expresses her joy at receiving the news that Max's wife Sarah is recovering from her illness and recounts a situation involving accusations against Blumenshtok. She expresses her gratitude at receiving packages sent to her but asks that she not be sent anything further, except for sunglasses. She mentions her brother David in Ramat-Gan and inquires about family members. Envelope with multiple stamps and postmarks is included. File also contains a typed translation.

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