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Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik about her plan to reach the United States via a boat trip departing from Lisbon arranged through the Children Organization. She talks about different things she will do once she is in New York...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, updating her on her life in Switzerland and stating that she still wants to go to Ragaz, Switzerland for her polio recovery, but that it is extremely difficult to obtain the proper permits to...
Giula Hasterlik writes to Auguste Hasterlik, giving her updates about Paul Hasterlik, saying that she thinks he will most likely be able to stay in Wickenburg. She also mentions the recent trip that Ellen Christansen made to Switzerland...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik overjoyed to finally hear from her after almost two and a half years. Giulia reveals to Mia that she had and recovered from polio. Giulia wants to know all about Mia's life as well as Auguste's...
Giulia Kortischoner asks Mia Hasterlik to not be upset with Auguste Hasterlik for not saying anything about Giulia's polio. Giulia also recounts a visit with an old friend from Vienna and the nostalgia and bitter sweetness of the...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying that she deeply longs to come to the US but does not know when it will be possible for her to come to the US, but that Mia should not worry because Switzerland is a paradise compared to...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying that the lover whom she thought rejected her wanted to meet with her that night and saying that she had to go and take care of Gretli and her newborn, since Gretli is sick. She says...
Giulia Kortischoner tells Mia Hasterlik that she is in the countryside with Gretli Sigerist, helping her take care of her new child, since Gretli is sick. She gives more updates on her lover (Anton) and asks Mia if she has been heard on...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist about needing new clothes and possibly buying a japanese basket to replace her heavy leather suitcase. She also informs Alice that Pernal "Franz" Francois, Giulia's crush, finally wrote to her.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist about her work in Rougemont, Switzerland for the family of Dr. Nicot. She is enjoying the work, because the family is very nice.
Giulia Kortischoner sends Alice Sigerist a deeply concerned telegraph asking if she is all right because the United States had just bombed Schaffhausen, killing 40 people and injuring 270.
Giulia Kortischoner writes briefly to Lisl Ullman and Inge Halberstamm (classmates of Giulia's from Vienna) that she is in Switzerland now and how she is doing.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist to ask for clothes to be sent to Zurich for her. Giulia also asks if Alice needs money and she writes how the shops in Zurich are closing the next day in honor of the end of the war.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Susi Weiss, advising her to behave well on the boat trip to Nairobi. She also mentions that Paul Hasterlik has fallen ill.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying that she feels bad about how expensive it is to get her to the US but that she is excited that they are almost reunited. She gives updates about her interactions with Anton and thanks...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist expressing her frustration and disappointment about being rejected from massage school by Professor Frey. She talks about what she may do instead as well has her surprise when she learned Susi...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist to coordinate securing her residence permit and to ask if Alice can bring or send her some clothing from Schaffhausen, Switzerland to Zurich, Switzerland.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying that she has met more with Munk and that there are more complications with her trip to the US, since it seems that she can no longer fly through London but only through Amsterdam. She...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, giving a brief update about her life in Switzerland and asking about Mia's life in New York. Alice Sigerist also writes to Mia, asking whether she has found new employment, for she was...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, describing her life in Switzerland, as she is now staying with a family in the Swiss countryside that is related to Alice Sigerist and going to school.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist stating that she is working on her immigration information for the United States, as the Swiss consulate changed its regulations and she has to wait three weeks before she will be notified of...
Giulia Kortischoner apologizes to Mia Hasterlik for not telling her about the polio diagnosis sooner. Giulia also tells Mia about the work she has been doing in Switzerland and says she is very much looking forward to living in the...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik and Thomas Heller, talking about how sad she is that they will be separated during Christmas again but that she looks forward to finally being reunited soon.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, expressing her displeasure at the conditions at Ragaz, where she is receiving treatment for her polio. She also describes a brief romance she had with someone at Ragaz.
Giulia Kortischoner tells Mia Hasterlik that before she gets a Visa, she must provide exact information about the logistics of her trip. She says that she has appealed to Kinderhilfe for aid. She gives updates on her love life, ...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, telling her about Lisl Urbantisch's trip to Switzerland. She says that Lisl was in awe of everything in Switzerland, and that many things in Vienna are destroyed and there is wide scarcity...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, telling her that she met with Munk (an acquaintance of Mia's from New York who was visiting Switzerland) and that they got along well. She says that he has already been a great help in...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, giving her updates on her suitors. She also states that the hotels are filled with Americans who say "Good morning" to her politely each day. She states that rations are starting to become...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, describing her lessons at school, particularly her cooking lessons. Giulia also writes a brief note to Alice Sigerist, stating that she got her money and it helped her out, despite the fact...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, letting her know that school will start again for her soon and discussing a lack of stamps, as she and Mia have used up the international postage stamps that were sent to them by Paul Hasterlik.
Giulia Kortischoner vents to her mother Mia Hasterlik about the pious life many lead in Schaffhausen. She laments the indignation people feel towards reading or going out with her older male friend Gustav Stux, however, she refuses to...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Alice Sigerist that she has arrived safely in Neuchรขtel, Switzerland after her vacation. Giulia mentions ration coupons Alice has sent.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, telling her that, with the help of Munk, she finally has a departure date arranged for March 15. She says that Munk is very nice and talks about her further difficulties with Frau Wetter, who...
Giulia Kortischoner apologizes to Auguste Hasterlik for not writing sooner and assures her she will write a long letter soon. Giulia thanks Auguste for the magazines and books she sent.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying she has been to the consulate and Kinderhilfswerk and that she should be able to get the necessary paperwork to emigrate in about two weeks.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, addressing Mia's concerns that Giulia might not like it in New York and stating that the most important thing is that they are reuinted. She writes about her upcoming trip to Ragaz for her...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to her uncle Robert Kortischoner, a doctor in Kansas City, Missouri, thanking him for a Christmas card. She informs him that she is living on her own now and working at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik about her time spent with her current admirer during Pentecost vacation. She then talks about the her nervousness she feels at her domestic job. Giulia had an argument with the two ladies she...
Giulia Kortischoner tells Gusti Hasterlik thank you for the clothing and food that she sent her, especially because it is very cold in Switzerland now. She talks about Lisl Urbantisch's trip to Switzerland and how she was in awe of...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Susi Weiss stating that Paul Hasterlik and other family members are doing well and that she has been hearing regularly from them. She describes her birthday celebrations and states that Mia Hasterlik...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, telling her about a family she met while living in Switzerland with whom she thinks Mia might have a good connection.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik about her life and work in Switzerland as well as personal problems between her and Gustav Stux and Dr. Oppenheimer.
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik about her social life in Zurich, Switzerland as well as updates on family friends and her time line for getting to the United States. Miss Fleury, Giulia's English teacher also writes to Mia...
Giulia Kortischoner writes to Mia Hasterlik, saying that the rations for food are good in Switzerland, especially in comparison to other European nations, but that she is a bit short on winter clothing. She gives information about how...
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