Joseph and Mary Rath: personal papers

Personal papers including family correspondence and official documents collated in preparation for emigration such as work references, birth and school certificates, Josef Rath's medical certificate and confirmation of adoption, Mary Futterweit's Heimatschein and passport and a Kitchener Camp transit pass.

It also includes papers and publications relating to Josef Rath's military service such as Pioneer Corps training notes British Army release book and certificate, bank notes ('Quittungen') issued at Theresienstadt concentration camp photographs (see photo archive).

In addition there are post-war papers such as declaration forms of acquisition of British nationality, Joseph's ID card, marriage certificate, correspondence and notes of Association of British Legion meetings and papers and correspondence regarding Mary's restitution claims and inheritance.

The collection also includes a photo album and loose photographs of family and friends, Mary's friendship album ('Poesiealbum'), books, cuttings and notes on English and Viennese cooking.