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Simon Wiesenthal

“I have requested the German Prosecutors Central Office...to make enquiries about the past activities of Hans Helmut Klotz”

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“I have requested the German Prosecutors Central Office...to make enquiries about the past activities of Hans Helmut Klotz”

Concentration camp survivor (1908–2005) who dedicated his life to tracking down and prosecuting former Nazis who had persecuted Jews during World War II. He made worldwide headlines in 1961 for the capture of notorious Nazi fugitive Adolf Eichmann. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Dokumentationszentrum letterhead, July 18, 1983. From Austria, Wiesenthal writes John Worth of Fredericksburg, Virginia. In part: “I have requested the German Prosecutors Central Office, in Ludwigsburg, to make enquiries about the past activities of Hans Helmut Klotz and should I receive information which indicates that further action be taken I will advise accordingly…p.s. I have placed your name on my Mailing List and enclose a copy of my latest Bulletin which describes my work over last year.” In fine condition, with two intersecting folds, the vertical fold passing through his name. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #365 - Ended January 13, 2011