Hans Wolfgang Lindemann (a German) married Ethel McGloclin (an American) in Philadelphia in 1929. He had come to the US looking for work, but had a strong German family heritage and served in the German army in WWI as a radio operator. After his father died, the couple moved to Germany (Braunschweig), toured Europe, and started a family (Oda b. 1934 and Karin b. 1936). Wolfgang joined the German reserve as he found that the least difficult way to protect himself and his family. He worked in a truck factory which was vital to the German war effort. Later, he became a Wehrmacht captain as an automotive engineer. He was discharged in November 1944 and later became a prisoner of war of the Americans in France. Wolfgang's two brothers also served in the German military in WWII. Ethel raised their two girls in a small farming town in Germany. She exchanged letters with Wolfgang as well as with her brother who was serving in the US Army. She kept a diary in English during the war period. In 1946, Ethel and the girls returned to the United States (Oda was 12 and lives in Philadelphia; Karin died in 1976 at age 40).
The film can label indicates:"Oda am 7.2.1935 - Ernst und Hille - Weihnachten 193" and the images appear in reverse order. It is possible the individuals captured first in this reel are Ernst and Hille during the Christmas holiday in 1934. Oda is the baby in the carriage on February 7, 1935.
CU, woman, outdoors on city street (probably during Christmas 1934). She approaches the camera with a man and girl; each with a metal medallion affixed to their jacket lapel. The couple kisses; their daughter kisses her parents. Baby Oda sits on Ethel’s lap shaking a rattle and eating (probably on February 7, 1935). People sled down a hill. Oda bundled in the carriage. Ethel takes her for a stroll through the snow-covered park.
Lindemann family and friends