Glaser Family Collection 1877-1965

This collection contains a number of vital and personal documents belonging to the Glaser, Bass, and Poseles (Port) families, which illustrate their personal and professional lives in early twentieth-century Europe and their experience of diaspora during the fascist era.In particular, a number of birth, citizenship, and immigration documents are present, and some documents attest to Valerie and Franziska (Frances) Glaser's imprisonment at the camp in Gurs, France. Other materials include wax seals, Jahrzeit calendars, receipts for philanthropic donations, and a 'poetry album,' filled with drawings, poetry, and laudatory notes.LBI Art and Objects Collection.LBI Art and Objects CollectionThe Glaser, Bass, and Poseles families were related by marriage: Valerie Poseles, Clara Poseles, and Walter Poseles (Walter Port) were siblings. Clara married Arthur Bass, and Valerie married Dr. Louis (Ludwig) Glaser. Valerie Glaser was the legal guardian of Franziska Glaser, later Frances Horowitz.Dr. Louis (Ludwig) Glaser was a government lawyer in Vienna.digitize