Correspondence

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Radiogram from Victoria Lehner, 1942

Dr. Bibring’s mother, Victoria, sent a radiogram shortly after the family had moved to Boston in 1941, while she remained in London.

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Victoria Lehner

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Letter from Frederick Lehner, 1952

Most of the correspondence between Grete and her brother, Frederick (Fritz), continued in German, as did many of her family and friends.

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Frederick Lehner

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Note from Thomas Bibring, circa 1940

Dr. Bibring’s sons, George and Thomas, wrote often to their mother during their separation from their parents in London during World War II.

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Letter from George Bibring to his parents, 1955

George wrote frequently with his mother in his youth, however, in later years he corresponded more with his father.

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Letter from Edward Bibring, 1956

Edward and Grete were partners in all aspects of their lives. They began their journey together in medical school and continued to support one another both personally and professionally. They were faced with new challenges as Edward’s condition deteriorated from Parkinson’s disease and had to withdraw from many of their professional activities.

Life and Family
Correspondence