Rattner and Breindler families collection

The Rattner and Breindler families collection consist of biographical materials and correspondence documenting the families of Beno Rattner and Edith Breindler in Vienna, the couple’s lives and marriage in England, and their parents’ unsuccessful efforts to emigrate. Biographical materials include Beno’s German passport, two of Edith’s British passports, birth and registration records, Beno’s World War II military papers, and certificates documenting the deportation of Beno’s parents. Most of the correspondence is addressed to Beno and Edith in England from their parents in Vienna. The letters ask for updates about their children’s lives in England, provide news about life in Vienna, and share information about continuing emigration efforts. The collection also includes a British military insignia.