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Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, addressing Mia's concerns that Giulia might not like it in New York and stating that the most important thing is that they are reuinted. She writes about her upcoming trip to Ragaz for her...
Giulia Kortischoner apologizes to Auguste Hasterlik for not writing sooner and assures her she will write a long letter soon. Giulia thanks Auguste for the magazines and books she sent.
Giulia Kortischoner vents to her mother Mia Hasterlik about the pious life many lead in Schaffhausen. She laments the indignation people feel towards reading or going out with her older male friend Gustav Stux, however, she refuses to...
Evi Leib writes to Giulia Kortischoner with updates about her time at dancing school and the fact that she often went to the Burgtheater with her friends.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying she has been to the consulate and Kinderhilfswerk and that she should be able to get the necessary paperwork to emigrate in about two weeks.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, describing her lessons at school, particularly her cooking lessons. Giulia also writes a brief note to Alice Sigerist, stating that she got her money and it helped her out, despite the fact...
Ellen Christiansen writes to Giulia Kortischoner, in which she explains that she is in Zurich and that, unless notified otherwise, will come to visit Giulia at Schaffhausen.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, giving her updates on her suitors. She also states that the hotels are filled with Americans who say "Good morning" to her politely each day. She states that rations are starting to become...
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...
Evi Leib writes a letter to Giulia Kortischoner, telling her about her life and friends in Vienna and the fact that she had her work permit revoked for 6 months because she was allowed to start working 2 weeks early.
Gusti Hasterlik (Auguste Hasterlik Doedere) writes to Giulia Kortischoner asking about Susi and her departure to Africa. Gusti writes about her life and work as a maid in New York and describes life in the United States.
Auguste "Gusti" Hasterlik writes to Giulia Hasterlik about the new apartment Mia has ready for her and how excited they are for Giulia to come to the United States, but she asks her to write more so they are not so worried about her....
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.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, telling her that she met with Munk (an acquaintance of Mia's from New York who was visiting Switzerland) and that they got along well. She says that he has already been a great help in...
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...
Mia Hasterlik tells Giulia Kortischoner that she has moved into a new, big apartment, that she is excited that they will see each other soon, and that she has sent her a package.
Kurt Bergheimer writes to Giulia Kortischoner about his schooling in Bern. In his free time he writes for the newspaper and is publishing a piece on concentration camps and pogroms. He also tells Giulia about what their mutual friends...
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, stressing that it is of upmost importance that Giulia learn English so that when she comes to the US she will be able to get a high school degree, which Mia believes is necessary in order to...
Mia Hasterlik asks Giulia Kortischoner to write to her more, in addition to talking about complications with Giulia's immigration, as it seems as if no one is currently able to come into the United States. Mia and Thomas Heller have...
Boni writes to Giulia Kortischoner, saying he cannot believe that seven years have already passed from when he last saw her, when she was just a child. He gives more information about Paul Hasterlik, saying that in his last days in...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik telling her about a trip she took throughout Switzerland and saying that she spoke with Kinderhilfswerk and other organizations and was told that all travel to the US, and even to France, was...
Elizabeth "Bethli" Masson, a school friend from Schaffhausen, writes to Giulia Kortischoner about her new job at the City Electric Utility office and the class reunion she just attended. She talks about what some of their old schoolmates...
Frederic Alberti, a lawyer, writes to Giulia Kortischoner concerning her accounts in Vienna, Austria that were frozen or taken away by Nazi or Austrian officials. Unfortunately, at this time the funds in the accounts are not...
Paul Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, describing Mia Hasterlik's new job in New York and the fact that she has a lot of work to do, is working for a relatively irritating woman, and is getting paid relatively little. He explains...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik and Thomas Heller (married) about the hot weather and passing her deep water test at Camp Louise in Cascade, Maryland.
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, stating that she is deeply concerned about Paul Hasterlik and Boni, for she has not received any news from them for a long while. She is not sure whether Paul has been able to find any food or...
Giulia Kortischoner tells Gusti Hasterlik thank you for the clothing and food that she sent her, especially because it is very cold in Switzerland now. She talks about Lisl Urbantisch's trip to Switzerland and how she was in awe of...
Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, complaining about a recent heatwave that swept through New York. She gives updates on family members and also gives Giulia instructions so that she can progress on her work immigrating to the...
Susi Weiss tells Giulia Kortischoner about her married life and about Kenya's weather and wildlife. Robert Seeman tells Giulia Kortischoner to write them if she needs anything.
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