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Letter from Oskar Speck at Elizabeth Bay Sydney to his sister Grete
Letter from Oskar Speck at Elizabeth Bay Sydney to his sister Grete

Letter from Oskar Speck at Elizabeth Bay Sydney to his sister Grete

Author (1907 - 1993)
Date1 May 1947
Object numberANMS0540[004]
NameLetter
MediumInk on paper
Copyright© Australian National Maritime Museum
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Nancy Jean Steele Bequest
DescriptionLetter from Oskar Speck to his sister Grete typed over one page in German and dated 1 May 1947. The letter mentions Oskar has accepted Australian citizenship, mentions parcels he has sent to Germany, talks about the opportunities for work but the lack of culture in Australia. Accompanying envelope has been opened by a censor, still has stamp attached [given same number].