Neu family collection

Identifier: irn627051
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn627051

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Nancy Shanes, the goddaughter of Beatrice Neu Melov.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of documents, photographs, books, and artifacts relating to the experiences of Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu and their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov), in Germany and the United States before and during the Holocaust.

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Displaying items 1 to 15 of 15

Hebrew language book for children owned by Beatrice Neu
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn627908
- English
- 1941
- overall: Height: 9.250 inches (23.495 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Hebrew language book used in Beatrice Neu’s (later Melov) studies in the United States following her immigration there with her parents, Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu, in late 1938. The Neu family packed many of their possessions, including many items from Hedwig’s trousseau, in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandmother hid in the garden, while R...
Bright blue porcelain bird that survived Kristallnacht owned by Hedwig Sanders Neu
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn627910
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Depth: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Painted porcelain bird that survived Kristallnacht and was brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The bird was originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandmot...
Beatrice Neu Melov papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639350
- English
- 1914-2002
- box oversize folder 1 1
- Updated 1 year ago
The papers document the experiences of Beatrice Neu Melov and her parents, Hedwig and Richard Neu, following their immigration to the United States from Partenheim, Germany in 1939 through family photographs, correspondence, and certificates, including naturalization certificates. The materials capture Melov’s post-war experiences between the 1950s and 1980s, including her work as a public school teacher and principal, her return visit to Fränkisch-Crumbach, Germany, her marriage to Alfred Melov, and family celebrations. Other materials include typewritten accounts of her family’s experienc...
My Hebrew Reader book owned by Beatrice Neu A Text to Master Reading of Hebrew in the Jewish Sunday School
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639352
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Hebrew language book used in Beatrice Neu’s (later Melov) studies in the United States following her immigration there with her parents, Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu, in late 1938. The Neu family packed many of their possessions, including many items from Hedwig’s trousseau, in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandmother hid in the garden, while R...
Fork bearing Hedwig Sanders Neu's initials that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639353
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 8.380 inches (21.285 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.975 inches (2.477 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Fork that survived Kristallnacht and was brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The fork was originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandmother hid in the gar...
Fork bearing Hedwig Sanders Neu's initials that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639354
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 8.080 inches (20.523 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Fork that survived Kristallnacht and was brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The fork was originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandmother hid in the gar...
Spoon bearing Hedwig Sanders Neu's initials that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639355
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 8.500 inches (21.59 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Depth: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Spoon that survived Kristallnacht and was brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The spoon was originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandmother hid in the g...
Pair of engraved gold wedding rings owned by Hedwig and Richard Neu
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639357
- English
- 1938
- a: Height: 0.130 inches (0.33 cm) | Diameter: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) b: Height: 0.130 inches (0.33 cm) | Diameter: 0.880 inches (2.235 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Pair of engraved, gold wedding bands (a & b) worn by Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu following their marriage in Germany in 1932. The rings were among the possessions that the couple brought with them when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The Neu family packed many of their possessions, including many items from Hedwig’s trousseau, in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the...
Certificate of Citizenship document holder owned by Richard Neu
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639360
- English
- overall: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Document holder for a United States Certificate of Citizenship issued to Richard Neu on March 1, 1945. Richard and his wife, Hedwig Sangers Neu, immigrated to the US with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The Neu family packed many of their possessions, including many items from Hedwig’s trousseau, in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and h...
Certificate of Citizenship document holder owned by Hedwig Sanders Neu
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639376
- English
- overall: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Document holder for a United States Certificate of Citizenship issued to Hedwig Sangers Neu on March 1, 1945. Hedwig and her husband, Richard Neu, immigrated to the US with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The Neu family packed many of their possessions, including many items from Hedwig’s trousseau, in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and...
Napkins with blue scrollwork design and Hedwig Sanders Neu's initials that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639377
- English
- 1938
- a: Height: 14.000 inches (35.56 cm) | Width: 13.500 inches (34.29 cm) b: Height: 14.500 inches (36.83 cm) | Width: 13.750 inches (34.925 cm) c: Height: 14.250 inches (36.195 cm) | Width: 13.560 inches (34.442 cm) d: Height: 14.500 inches (36.83 cm) | Width: 13.630 inches (34.62 cm) e: Height: 14.000 inches (35.56 cm) | Width: 13.750 inches (34.925 cm) f: Height: 14.250 inches (36.195 cm) | Width: 13.500 inches (34.29 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Set of six monogrammed, blue and white napkins that survived Kristallnacht and were brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The napkins were originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwi...
Napkins with white butterfly and floral design and Hedwig Sanders Neu's initials that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639378
- English
- 1938
- a: Height: 13.130 inches (33.35 cm) | Width: 13.130 inches (33.35 cm) b: Height: 13.250 inches (33.655 cm) | Width: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) c: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) d: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) e: Height: 13.310 inches (33.807 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) f: Height: 13.190 inches (33.503 cm) | Width: 12.810 inches (32.537 cm) g: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 13.500 inches (34.29 cm) h: Height: 13.130 inches (33.35 cm) | Width: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) i: Height: 13.500 inches (34.29 cm) | Width: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Set of nine monogrammed, white napkins that survived Kristallnacht and were brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The napkins were originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatr...
Tan, white, and blue striped hand towel with Hedwig Sanders Neu's initals that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639398
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 35.500 inches (90.17 cm) | Width: 16.500 inches (41.91 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Striped hand towel that survived Kristallnacht and was brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The hand towel was originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and her grandm...
Pillow sham with floral and geometric design and Hedwig Sanders Neu's initials that survived Kristallnacht
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639399
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 30.000 inches (76.2 cm) | Width: 31.000 inches (78.74 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
White, decorative pillow sham that survived Kristallnacht and was brought with Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu when they immigrated to the United States with their daughter, Beatrice (later Melov) in late 1938. The hand towel was originally part of Hedwig’s trousseau, and among the possessions that the Neu family packed in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Beatrice, and...
Thin cloth wallet used to hold Beatrice Neu's Certificate of Citizenship
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn639400
- English
- overall: Height: 3.130 inches (7.95 cm) | Width: 5.060 inches (12.852 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Cloth wallet used as a document holder for a United States Certificate of Citizenship issued to Beatrice Neu (later Melov) on April 21, 1954. Beatrice immigrated to the US with her parents, Richard and Hedwig Sanders Neu, in late 1938. The Neu family packed many of their possessions, including many items from Hedwig’s trousseau, in preparation for their emigration from Partenheim, Germany, in late 1938. Before they departed for the United States, they were staying with Beatrice’s grandmother, whose home was ransacked by the German authorities during Kristallnacht, November 9-10. Hedwig, Bea...