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Mia Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner and Susi Weiss, stating that Paul Hasterlik was unable to come to the United States but was actually quite happy about it, as he seemed to be happy to spend his days with his old friends in...
Gusti Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, expressing her astonishment at the fact that she has already been in New York for almost a year. She describes how Susi Weiss and her husband moved out of his parents' house in Nairobi and...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about daily life and friends in New York. She mentions the Girl Scouts and the World's Fair in New York. Auguste is working on obtaining affidavits for Giulia and Mia Hasterlik. She is...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner asking her not to mention polio in any of her letters to her or Mia Hasterlik. Auguste is sure Giulia will recover and is happy to hear she had such a nice 16th birthday. Giulia is...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner that she is pleased with Giulia's recovery progress. She is hoping Mia will not have to know about anything related to Giulia's polio until she is completely recovered. Auguste encourages...
Auguste Leopold ("Gusti") Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about her daily life in New York. She describes her surprise at how much Viennese music is being constantly played in the US.
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....
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...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner about her appendicitis operation. Auguste is working on getting both Giulia and Paul Hasterlik to the United States.
Auguste "Gusti" Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner expressing her joy about President Truman's announcement about Japan's capitulation in World War II, stating that she cannot wait until "the murdering will stop around the globe."...
Auguste "Gusti" Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, wishing her a speedy recovery. She expresses how deeply she regrets that Paul Hasterlik missed his connection to the United States last summer, and expresses concern about whether...
Auguste Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, comforting her and encouraging her not to feel guilty about keeping her polio diagnosis from Mia Hasterlik. Auguste also encourages Giulia to learn English or French in order to make...
Auguste "Gusti" Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner telling her about employment opportunities in the United States for her once she arrives there. She urges Giulia to take English classes, for without the language she will not be...
Gusti Hasterlik tells Giulia Kortischoner about her Christmas celebrations in New York and tells Giulia not to worry about the slow pace of her immigration attempt, since she says that many American soldiers are also having a difficult...
Gusti Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, asking if she received the goods she sent her and saying that she has sent packages to friends all across Europe, including in Italy, Norway and England. She describes Christmas celebrations...
Gusti Hasterlik writes to Giulia Kortischoner, expressing her concern about the political ongoings in Europe. She then addresses Mia Hasterlik, inquiring about her exact location and what is happening in Europe. The letter is full of...
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