This collection comprises the personal papers of Richard Burnett (formerly Behrendt), a former Jewish refugee from Berlin who emigrated to flee Nazi persecution. Included are his birth and naturalisation certificates and family photographs. Also included is Leo Mayer's membership card of the stock exchange Berlin ('Börsenkarte').
Richard Burnett (Behrendt): personal papers
This material is held atThe Wiener Holocaust Library
- Reference
- GB 1556 WL1835
- Dates of Creation
- 1910-1947
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- German English
- Physical Description
- 1 folder and 1 bundle
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Richard Burnett (formerly Behrendt) was born in Berlin in 1910. His parents were Hugo and Augusta Behrendt (née Mayer). The exact circumstances of his emigration are unknown. He became naturalised in 1947.
Arrangement
Chronological
Access Information
See Wiener Library access conditions at: http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/usinglibrary/usingthelibrary.aspx
Acquisition Information
Donated by Robert Knight
Note
2012/27