Regarding settling Ludwig Loewy’s estate
Scope and Contents
1933-1939 L. Loewy Deceased (in account with H. V. Wright, Esq.) Debit and Credit accounts 1942 October 31 from Erwin Loewy to Konrad Guttenstein re: preparing power of Attorney in favor of self and Lustig, agree suggested appointment of secretary and bank signatures, will not consider disposal of shares, thanks for handling personal matters 1943 February 9 High Court of Justice In The Estate of Ludwig Loewy, Deceased (signed by Leopold Loewy, Margaret E. Boug Notary Public Kings County Clerk’s No.860 New York) 1943 February 13 (Affidavit signed by Erwin Loewy and Margaret E. Boug) 1943 March 7 from Erwin Loewy to Mrs & Mr. Kaufmann (Handwritten four page letter in German mentiones Leo and Ella Kaufmann, Walter Oppenheimer, mentions also the hardship to settling into new life, wife isn’t good but Brigitta is their sunshine) 1943 March 7 from Erwin Loewy (New York) to Mr. Guttenstein (typed in English deals with power of attorney, Ludwig had a great number of things in trust for his friends, Mr. Wright, Egyptian Copperworks, visa for Lustig) 1943 March 8 to Erwin Loewy from W. Oppenheimer re: Siegmund Loewy Deceased, Ludwig Loewy’s intent to take out Letters of Administration for Siegmund’s Estate and no need for new arrangements, Mr. Frater mentioned as well as Henry’s school reports 1943 March 12 from WL to Konrad Guttenstein (Bournemouth) (typed letter in English refers to Mr. Dowding, Mr. Clark, LENCO) 1943 March from Erwin Loewy to Konrad Guttenstein (in English re: Power of Attorney, Mr. Ogden, Walter Oppenheimer and Ludwig’s private affairs) 1943 March 15 from Albert B. Cudebec to Konrad Guttenstein (re: Bridgeport Mr. Littell, master prints) 1943 May 8 from Erwin Loewy to K. Guttenstein (Letter refers to 2 Powers of Attorney 1943 May 25 from Slaughter and May Soliciters (London) to Under Secretary of State (Whitehall) request to get visa for Rudolf Lustig to come to England to settle matters regarding Loewy Engineering and Ludwig Loewy’s death October 10, 1942 1943 May 25 from Slaughter and May (London) to K. Guttenstein (Loewy Engi- neering , Bournemouth) re: L. Loewy deceased death taxes involved. 1943 May 23 from Slaughter and May to Allan D. Emil re: answers to questions raised by death of Ludwig Loewy – the father becomes immediately vested (two copies of letter) 1943 May 26 from Guttenstein to Erwin Loewy re: visa application of Lustig to settle estate (These three letters are stapled together) 1943 June 11 from Albert B. Cudebec re: Office Memorandum of conference held In Department of State between Mr. Bell, Mr. John L. Hill and Major Cubebec Subject transportation to England for either Rudolf or Erwin Loewy. Attached are photostatic copies regarding Loewy Engineering. 1943 September 13 from Walter Oppenheimer (London) to R. Lustig (Montreal) Re: Erwin Loewy cable of July 27 and Mr. Guttenstein’s cable July 29 concerning British taxes. 1944 March 4 Handwritten two page letter in English on yellow legal paper reflects concern on the development of Lustig’s application for a visa to spend a short time in England. 1944 July 29 from Konrad Guttenstein (London) to Slaughter & May (London) Re: Affidavit for Estate Duty request for Letters of Administration of the Estate of Ludwig Loewy 1944? October 31 unknown writer (note on pink paper) re: letter of October 31 not clear request for a choice between inclusion insurance proceeds into comp. assets or estate. 1944 December 27 from Allan D. Emil to Erwin Loewy re: for files letter of May 25, 1943 from Slaughter & May 1944 December 30 from August Seitz (James D. Miller & Co. (New York)) to Erwin Loewy re: letter from Mr. Bass of December 28 relative to relief. 1944 December 30 from August Seitz to Allan D. Emil re: Estate of Ludwig Loewy, letter of May 25, 1943 from Slaughter & May, Leopold Loewy, double taxation. 1945 January 3 from Allan D. Emil to Erwin Loewy re: corrected copy of letter from Slaughter & May of May 25, 1943 1945 January 15 from Allan D. Emil (New York) to Lovell, White & King Attn: Roger P. Slade (London) re: request for information concerning English Law 1945 January 15 from Allan D. Emil (New York) to Slaughter & May (London) Re: Loewy intestate estate 1945 January 29 from Walter Oppenheimer to Erwin Loewy re: L. Loewy Deceased re: K. Guttenstein’s request for Erwin Loewy’s view regarding disposal of Branksome Grange (two copies) 1945 February 12 from R. P. Slade (Lovell, White & King (London)) to Allan Emil (New York) re: queries regarding father inheriting English assets 1945 February 16 from Slaughter & May (London) to Allan D. Emil (New York) Re: letter of January 15 concerning English law and the May 1943 correspondence ref. estate of intestate 1945 February 20 from Allan D. Emil to Erwin Loewy re: letter from Mr. Slade 1945 February 20 from Allan D. Emil to R. P. Slade (London) re: letter of February 12 1945 March 1 from Allan D. Emil (New York) to Hydropress (New York) Attn: Mr. Ulman re: Mr. Feller has withdrawn his appeal and submitted a motion to take additional testimony on his claim. 1945 March 2 from Allen D. Emil to Erwin Loewy re: letter from Slaughter & May 1945 March 20 from Lovell, White, King (London) to Allan D. Emil re: letter of February 20 re amount payable on transfer of assets £2,000 1945 March 30 from Allan D. Emil to Erwin Loewy re: Colen Corporation and letter from Lovell, White & King regarding amount of twx payable on transfer of the assets, Slaughter & May indicate no problem in transfer 1946 February 13 from Walter Oppenheimer re: Estate of Ludwig Loewy, Deceased (Photostats) 1946 May 4 Loewy Engineering Co., Limited Expenses for the years 1944, 1945, 1946 Estimated, 1947 Annual Salary Charge May 1946 1946 December 20 Walter Oppenheimer (London) to Allan D. Emil re: Estate of Leopold Loewy, Deceased and Estate of Ludwig Loewy, Deceased (Photostats) 1947 January 6 from H. W. Wright (Gloucester) to Mr. Erwin Loewy re: the Chase National account should not be finalized, Mr. Guttenstein put matter into hands of solicitor 1947 January 6 from H. W. Wright (Gloucester) to Mr. Erwin Loewy re: Mrs. Minna Flake concerning Chase Bank in London 1947 January 6 from H. W. Wright to Chase National Bank London re: on order of Erwin Loewy transfer money to Renee Barth, daughter of Mrs. Minna Flake 1947 February 25 from Mrs. Shepherd assistant to Walter Oppenheimer re: Estate Of Seigmund Loewy deceased ref. 8 March 1943 letter to Erwin Loewy 1947 March 13 from Walter Oppenheimer to Erwin Loewy re: Estate of Seigmund Loewy mentions Mrs. Shepherd accounting 1947 April 2 from K. Guttenstein (Bournemouth) to Erwin Loewy re: letter from Mr. Tewson who has not heard from Mr. Rowberry re: transfer of securities 1947 April 15 from Erwin Loewy to K. Guttenstein re: correspondence with H. W. Wright claims 1947 May 2 to W. Oppenheimer (London) re: Ludwig Loewy deceased and Erwin Loewy information on particular stock to register and pursue his claim. 1947 May 6 from Secretary to Erwin Loewy to K. Guttenstein re: letter from Mr. Wright 1947 July 21 to Dr. William Meinhardt (London) re: Estate – Ludwig Loewy, Letter to Dr. Wirtz, balance sheets 1947 July 21 to Dr. Heinrich Wirtz (typed in German mentions the settlement of Ludwig Loewy Estate and relationship of Erwin Loewy 1947 July 26 from Donald C. Tewson (Slaughter & May) to K. Guttenstein re: No power to deal with foreign assets 1947 July 28 to D. C. Tewson (Slaughter & May) re: Schloemann A.G. and L. Loewy deceased, mentions D. Guttenstein is administrator 1947 August 22 from Slaughter & May re: L. Loewy, deceased re: Meeting Present: D.C. Tewson, Erwin Loewy, K. Guttenstein, Allan D. Emil, W. Oppenheimer ref. speedy settlement of Estate 1947 September 17 from Walter Oppenheimer to Erwin Loewy re: details of payments made to Mrs. Kaufmann 1948 May 19 from W. Oppenheimer to D.C. Tewson (Slaughter & May) re: L. Loewy deceased and H. V. Wright 1949 October 10 from Walter Oppenheimer Re: Ludwig Loewy Deceased Balance Sheet and Accounts for the year ended 10th October 1949 (with envelope) 1950 February 1 from Walter Oppenheimer to Erwin Loewy re: L. Loewy Deceased copy of Accounts 1950 February 1 from Walter Oppenheimer to Erwin Loewy re: Midland Bank Safe No. 3329
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1959
Creator
- From the Collection: Loewy, Erwin, 1897-1959 (Person)
- From the Collection: Loewy, Ludwig, 1887 -1942 (Person)
- From the Collection: Linz, Brigitte Dolores Loewy, 1936- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (34 boxes, 2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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