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Letter from Oskar Speck to JA Pietzcker, Swiss Consul, Internment Camp, Tatura, Victoria
Letter from Oskar Speck to JA Pietzcker, Swiss Consul, Internment Camp, Tatura, Victoria

Letter from Oskar Speck to JA Pietzcker, Swiss Consul, Internment Camp, Tatura, Victoria

Author (1907 - 1993)
Date20 March 1941
Object numberANMS0539[012]
NameLetter
MediumInk on paper
Copyright© Australian National Maritime Museum
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Nancy Jean Steele Bequest
DescriptionLetter from Oskar Speck to JA Pietzcker, Swiss Consul, Internment Camp, Tatura, Victoria typed on one page in German. Dated 20 march 1941, the letter states he was interned as soon as he arrived, only had 6.5 Pounds on him and bought clothes, clothing stamped with acid, would like to be considered for funds from the Reich fund rather than take money from the camp support fund.