Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art

Documents Collection – Prof. Manfred and Louise Papo – Vienna, 1930s

Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Collection of documents from the estate of Rabbi Manfred [Menachem ben Michael] and Louise Papo (née Fleisher). Vienna and Rhodesia, 1930s-1960s.
Amongst the documents: • Letter from the St. Pölten Jewish congregation, recommending Rabbi Prof. Dr. Manfred Papo of Vienna, November 1939. • Certificates with Dr. Manfred Papo's grades of the Rabbinical Seminary in Vienna (signed in the plate Dr. Shmuel Krois and Dr. Aptowitzer). • "Legitimation" certificate allowing free visits to Vienna Museums, in the name of Prof. Papo, 1933. • "Legitimation" certificate issued by the University of Vienna, in the name of Louise Papo, 1933-1936. • A notary's document of Salisbury, South Rhodesia, in which Louise Papo authorized a lawyer to handle her affairs, 1946. • 14 certificates of the University of Vienna, in the name of Louise Papo, 1933-1936. • Several letters sent to Louise Papo (née Fleisher) to Rhodesia, 1950s-1960s. Lot of 24 items. Size and condition varies.
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