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Margrit Wolf writes to Giulia Kortischoner, describing her experiences with the gym teacher at their school in Switzerland and wishing her a nice recovery. She references the fact that bakers were only allowed to sell old bread because...
Paul Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, stating that he had a nice Christmas and New Year's in Vienna. He also says that he is happy that she is recovering well from polio and discusses X-rays that she sent him.
Giulia Kortischoner apologizes to Mia Hasterlik for not telling her about the polio diagnosis sooner. Giulia also tells Mia about the work she has been doing in Switzerland and says she is very much looking forward to living in the...
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about the death od President Roosevelt. Mia also recommends that GIulia bring her nice Englisch dictionary when she comes to the United States.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist stating that she is working on her immigration information for the United States, as the Swiss consulate changed its regulations and she has to wait three weeks before she will be notified of...
Maria von Grab writes to Giulia Kortischoner that she has not heard from her in a while and asks how she is doing and whether she has heard any news from Paul Hasterlik or Mia Hasterlik.
Margrit Wolf writes to Giulia Kortischoner that she was surprised to learn Giulia had left the Kanton Hospital in Schaffhausen for the Insel Hospital in Bern.
Margrit Ott-Feser writes to Giulia Kortischoner and Mia Hasterlik. Margrit is not surprised to hear that Giulia is homesick for Switzerland as it is such a beautiful place. She congratulates Giulia who is expecting a child. She wishes...
Mina Witschi writes to Giulia Kortischoner that she can walk without a cane unless she is walking long distances. Mina asks how Giulia is and whether she received half of the cherries Mina had sent to Stinneli, another polio patient friend.
Sister Luise writes to Giulia Kortischoner about Dr. Schuetz-- Giulia's doctor in Bern who turned out to be a Nazi sympathizer. Sister Luise asks about how Giulia is and says she will be in Bern soon. Sister Luise also discribes the...
Erika Votsch, a school friend from Schaffhausen, writes a get well soon card to Giulia Kortischoner. Giulia is in Kanton Hospital at this time with polio.
H. Wettstein, a school friend from Schaffhausen, writes a get well soon card to Giulia Kortischoner. Giulia is in Kanton Hospital at this time with polio.
Paul Hasterlik writes to Alice Sigerist to thank her for her help in making sure Giulia is taken very well care of for her polio. He also implores Alice not to say a word about Giulia's polio to Mia Hasterlik or Auguste Hasterlik as it...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, happy to finally be in contact again. Auguste asks Giulia to please provide a doctor's statement about her condition in order to be accepted into the United States should she want to come...
Freida Attenhauser, a 40 year old woman whom Giulia Kortischoner met in the hospital while they were both recovering from polio, writes to Giulia updating her on the struggles of living back at home with a young child now that she is not...
Margrit Wolf writes to Giulia Kortischoner about their school lessons in pedagogy of children. Margrit summarizes Agnes Sapper's book "Training or Letting Growth Happen." Margrit enjoys the book and class very much. Giulia is at Kanton...
Giulia Kortischoner's Aunt Alma writes to her, wishing her a speedy recovery and referencing the fact that Giulia has been moved from a hospital in Schaffhausen to a hospital in Bern. She also uses highly religious rhetoric in asking...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about her appendicitis operation. Auguste is working on getting both Giulia and Paul Hasterlik to the United States.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik apologizing for writing so little and assure Mia she still loves her very much and is thankful to have such a wonderful mother. Giulia tells Mia she is learning stenography and says that if...
Sister Luise writes to Giulia Kortischonera that she was happy to receive Giulia's long letter. Sister Luise reminisces about Giulia and talks about her plans for the next week.
Walter Ritzmann, stating that a Mozart opera was put on in Schaffhausen, a nice change from the typical smaller plays put on in the area, and saying that he is going to attend a meeting of the Youth Organization ("Jugenbund").
Paul Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, describing his happiness with the progress of her recovery and stating that he thinks that it can be a good idea for Giulia to become a masseuse. He also states that he had to move to a...
Margrit Wolf writes to Giulia Kortischoner continuing the story of the school trip hiking in the mountains. Giulia is at Kanton Hospital suffering from polio.
Margrit Wolf, a school friend from Schaffhausen, writes a get well soon card to Giulia Kortischoner. Giulia is in Kanton Hospital at this time with polio.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik about her time spent with her current admirer during Pentecost vacation. She then talks about the her nervousness she feels at her domestic job. Giulia had an argument with the two ladies she...
Paul Hasterlik writes to Alice Sigerist that he is happy to hear Giulia is attemting to walk with a cane. He also writes about securing a certificate of good conduct for Giulia. He writes to Giulia Kortischoner about his daily life and...
Mia Hasterlik offers Giulia Kortischoner advice on Gustav Stux, the elderly Viennese gentleman who is smitten with Giulia. Mia mentions the personal freedoms in the United States that Schaffhausen perhaps lacks.
Paul Hasterlik writes to Alice Sigerist about when she will update him and Mia on Giulia's condition (Polio). He writes to Giulia as well to give her support and love.
Sister Luise writes to Giulia Kortischoner asking how she is and what she is doing in Schaffhausen. She mentions the air raid in Bern. Asks about Giulia's future plans.
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