Geist, Raymond H., Berlin. To G.S. Messersmith, Washington.
Date
1939-05-10
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Enclosures: Nos. 1164 & 1199. Relates efforts to help Fritz Kreisler and wife out of difficulties; Mrs. Kreisler an American citizen and Christian; Kreisler had sworn he was only half Jewish and did not identify himself with Judaism; Propaganda Ministry sent experts to Vienna to check records and found he had four Jewish grandparents; government sequestered his property and indicated he would be indicted for violation of Nürnberg Laws; Kreisler's lawyer made application to Hitler to have Vienna findings quashed and Kreisler restored to former status; agreed that Geist should take matter up with [Otto L.E.] Meissner and [Josef] Goebbels; enclosing copy of approval signed by Meissner and newspaper picture showing Geist at diplomatic dinner in conversation with Meissner.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.