Dorothy Kollenberg (1918 - 2010)

Dorothy Kollenberg, known as Doris, is the wife of Maurice Bryer, a nephew of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family HERE. Bryer family HERE

Parents: Isadore Kollenberg (1888 - 1971) and Johanna Dublitsky (1889 - 1980)

Tombstones for Doris's parents. Isadore is buried in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Johanna in Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg, South Africa

Born: 20 October 1918 in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia

Hebrew name: Devorah daughter of Yitzhak

Siblings

• Esther Kollenberg (1913 - 2001) married Michael Gelfand (1913 - 1985) in Johannesburg, South Africa on 26 January 1937
• Eileen Kollenberg (1915 - 1991)
• Nina Kollenberg (1922 - 1996) married Leonard Pinshow (1916 - 2004) in January 1945
• Gerald Kollenberg (1931 - 2021) married Adrienne Rubinstein

L-R: Isadore, Eileen, Johanna, Esther, Nina (in front), Edward, Doris, Glicka Kollenberg. Edward and Glicka were her grandparents.

Occupation: Radiographer

Married: Maurice Bryer on 31 January 1951 in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Maurice was 39 and Doris 32

Maurice and Doris on their wedding day

Children

• Lesley Beryl Bryer 1952 -
• Beverly Ann Bryer 1956 -

Travel

1923

In 1923 the family (Johanna, Esther, Eileen, Doris and Nina) went to Canada to visit their maternal grandfather, the Reverend Samuel Dubitsky who resided at 13 Evans Street, Montreal, Canada. Doris was age 4. They departed Durban, South Africa aboard the Briton and arrived in Southampton, England on 7 May 1923 on their way to Montreal, Canada

The Canadian arrival card for Doris. They arrived in Quebec aboard the Malta on 20 May 1923

The family departing Montreal and arriving in Liverpool on 17 May 1924 aboard the Montcalm

1938

Doris travelled from Durban, South Africa to England arriving in Southampton on 24 March 1938 aboard the Edinburgh Castle. She is listed as a student from Rhodesia, age 19.

1939

Doris travelled aboard the Empress of Britain from London to New York departing on 29 July 1939 and arriving there on 10 August 1939. The purpose of her visit was study. Here age is given as 20, she is a student and she is 5 foot 6 inches tall with a medium complexion. 

The image is blurred and hard to read. AI reads it as follows:

This image is a U.S. Department of Labor Manifest for Dorothy Kollerberg, , a 20-year-old student from Southern Rhodesia who entered the United States at Rouses Point, N.Y. on November 1, 1939.

Based on the manifest and historical context, here are the key details of her journey:

Personal Information

• Name:  Dorothy Kollerberg
• Age & Sex: 20 years old, Female
• Occupation: Student
• Nationality: S. Rhodesia (Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe)
• Race: Hebrew
• Place of Birth: Bulawayo, S. Rhodesia 

Travel Details

• Passport: Southern Rhodesia Passport No. 26100, valid until December 19, 1943.
• Arrival in U.S.: She arrived via the steamship "Empress of Britain" on August 1o, 1939.
• Destination: She was headed to the Jewish Hospital, 10 No. Morris Pk. West, NYC.
• Purpose of Visit: A temporary stay of one year for study. 

Physical Description. The document includes a detailed physical record used for identification at the time:

• Height: 5 ft. 6 in.
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown

Doris initially went to study at Guys Hospital in London.  But once the war broke out in September 1939 she could not go back to Rhodesia so she then went to complete her radiography course in New York. On her return to Southern Africa she worked at the Edenvale hospital in Johannesburg. It was there in Johannesburg that she met her future husband Maurice

1940 USA Census

Doris was living and studying in New York when the 1940 census was conducted. She is a student age 21 with 3 years of college education and residing at the Peter Stuyvesant Hotel

Death

13 July 2010 (2nd Av 5770), age 91, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is buried in the Lyndhurst Cemetery there, section 3, row R, grave no 56

Tombstone inscription: "Doris Bryer 23.10.1918 - 13.7.2010 Lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren"

Hebrew translation: "[abbreviation] Here is buried/ Devorah daughter of Yitzchak and Chaya/ passed away 2 Menachem Av 5770/ [abbreviation] May her soul be bound in the bond of life."

Jewishgen cemetery record for Doris

Australian Jewish Historical Society record for Doris 

Residence

In 1976 the family were living at 4 Bevan Avenue, Kumalo, Bulawayo, Rhodesia

Alan Glass (1918 - 1996)

Alan Glass is the husband of Vivian Lewis, the daughter of Cecilia Levinson, the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Glynn family HERE. Levinson family HERE. 

Parents: Isidor Glass (1889 - 1925) and Nellie Foster (Fastovsky) (1890 - 1960)

Tombstones for Alan's parents. Isidore is buried in the Urmston Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England and Nellie, who married Barnet Gerber in 1942, is buried in the Blackley Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England

Born: 15 April 1918 in Manchester, England

Hebrew Name: Abraham son of Yitzhak

Occupation: Orthopaedic Surgeon

Married: Vivian Lewis in (April to June) 1947 in Manchester, England. Vivian was 23 and Alan age 29

Children

Their daughter was born in 1948 when Alan was 30 and Vivian 24. There was also a younger son who became a general practitioner but I don't know his name

• Alison Margot Glass 1948 -

Census details

1939 Register

In the 1939  Register Alan is residing at the Booth Hall Hospital as a medical student

Death

15 August 1996, at Manchester, England at age 78. He was buried on 16 August 1996 in the Southern Cemetery, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, England

Tombstone for Alan Glass: "Alan Glass F.R.C.S. 1918 - 1996 a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Much loved and sadly missed. He brought joy and fun to so many"

Hebrew translation "Abraham son of Yitzhak"

Obituary

Glass, Alan (1919 - 1996)

Identifier: RCS: E007958

Full Name: Glass, Alan

Date of Birth: 15 April 1919 [SIC]

Place of Birth: Manchester

Date of Death: 15 August 1996

Occupation: Orthopaedic surgeon

Titles/Qualifications: MRCS and FRCS 1949

MB ChB Victoria 1941

Alan Glass was born on 15 April 1919 in Manchester, the son of Isidore, a textile merchant, and his wife, Nellie, née Foster. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Manchester University. He became house surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary, where he was much influenced by Sir Harry Platt and Mr David Lloyd Griffiths.

During the second world war he served with the RAMC in Burma as a major, second-in-command of a field ambulance. After the war he was seconded from his senior registrar post to Copenhagen to study its management of the recent epidemic of poliomyelitis and especially the long term care of the most disabled victims. He soon developed a major interest in the orthopaedic problems of children and was further seconded to Florence to study congenital dislocation of the hip, while the hospital chairman termed him 'Booth Hall's first travelling fellow'.

He was appointed consultant orthopaedic surgeon to the North Manchester Hospital Group and Booth Hall Children's Hospital in 1954 and stayed there until he retired in 1983. He was a careful, conservative surgeon, avoiding speculative or adventurous procedures. He was much in demand for a medicolegal opinion and was also adviser to Manchester United Football Club and to the Lancashire Cricket Club. He was an enthusiast for music, having been to Glyndebourne only a few days before his death.

He married Vivian Lewis in 1947 and they had a daughter, who became a MCSP, and a son, who became a general practitioner in Manchester. Alan Glass died of ischaemic heart disease on 15 August 1996, survived by his wife and family.

Author: Royal College of Surgeons of England

Sources: BMJ 1996 313 1003

Harry Freedman (1918 - 1970)

Harry Freedman, is the husband of Gertrude Esther Levin, my maternal great aunt. Levin family HERE. Freedman family HERE

Parents: Solomon Freedman (1891 - 1957) and Regina Blaser (1888 - 1972)

Tombstones for Solomon Freedman and Regina Blaser, both buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Born: 15 September 1918 in Southport, England

Birth certificate for Harry Freedman. He was born on 15 September 1918 at 61 Windsor Road, Southport, England. His father was Solomon Freedman, a cabinet maker, and his mother was Regina Freedman nee Blaser

Hebrew name: Moshe Aharon ben Zalman

Occupation: Insurance agent

Married: Gertrude Levin on 27 July 1947 in Liverpool England. Gertie was 30 years old and Harry was 28 years old

27 July 1947, Liverpool. The wedding of my great aunt, Gertrude Esther (Gertie) Levin, to Harry Freedman

Wedding of Harry and Gertrude Freedman, Liverpool, 27 July 1947. Front row, L-R: Marcus Levin, Zella Levin, Harry Freedman, Gertrude Freedman (Nee Levin), Regina Freedman (Nee Blaser), Ruth Levin, unknown. Back row L-R: Harry’s brother Melville Freedman, Peggy Levin, Simon Bernard Levin, Solomon Freedman

Children: They had no children

Census details

1921

Harry and his family are living at 6 Guelph Street, Liverpool, a 4 bedroom house. His father Solomon, is age 29, a cabinet maker working on his own account at 96 Islington. His mother is Regina Freedman age 32 and Harry is 2 years and 9 months old

1939 Register

In the 1939 register Harry is living at 66 Heathfield Road, Liverpool, England with his parents Solomon and Regina. Harry is articled to a firm of estate agents. The redacted line under Harry is that of his brother, Melville Freedman who was born in 1927 and was an actor in the theatre

World War II Military Service

Harry enrolled in October 1939 in the Liverpool Kings Regiment (Service number 3774272) and was sent to India with it's 1st Battalion. He ended up serving with the Chindits in Burma under Wingate. He took part in the 2nd Chindit Operation in 1944 and was wounded by shrapnel in both legs and one arm on 25 May 1944 at the Blackpool Stronghold and after being carried out of the Stronghold was evacuated by light aircraft. For more information on this battle see HERE. I met him in the late 1960s and he was a very taciturn man with half of his third finger missing

Harry mentioned in the Daily British Army Casualty Lists 1939-1945

Harry mentioned in message No 8317 dated 1 June 1944 and found in the 77th Brigade signal traffic file - casualty evacuation by light plane list

Liverpool Evening Express 17 January 1945 p. 3. 

Transcript: Fought With The Chindits

One of the men who came home with the Burma leave contingent nearly a fortnight ago, was Pte. Harry Freedman (26), King's Regt. 122, Lance-lane, Wavertree, Liverpool, formerly of 66, Heathfield road, Wavertree. Pte. Freedman, called up in October, 1939, was posted to India. And for five years he has been in that theatre of war fighting in Burma with the Chindits, and being wounded on both legs and one arm last May.

Two days after Pte. Freedman landed in this country his parents received news that he was home. He was taken straight to a military hospital. He is now on 28 days' leave.

Before joining the Army, Pte. Freedman, who is an old boy of Birkenhead Institute, was articled to the firm of William Thomson and Moulton, surveyors and valuers, Liverpool.

Electoral registers

After their marriage in July 1947 Gertie and Harry lived at 1 Olive Lane, Liverpool, England

Death
2 April 1970 in Liverpool, England at 51 years of age. Buried in the Long Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no B-J.3. Harry was a very heavy smoker and died suddenly, probably from a heart attack

Liverpool Jewish Burial Record for Harry Freedman

Tombstone inscription: In loving memory of Harry Freedman who died 2nd April 1970 aged 51 years. Deeply mourned by his wife Gertrude, mother, brother, relatives and friends. May his dear soul rest in peace

Hebrew translation: "(Acronym) Here is buried/ Mr. Moshe Aharon son of Mr. Zalman/ Died 25 Adar II 5730"

Probate

Harry Freedman Probate 15 July 1970. He lived at 1 Olive Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool, England. The value of his estate was £21,401

Letters and telegrams

Telegram from Gertie and Harry to my parents in July 1955 congratulating them on becoming engaged

Letter from Gertie and Harry to my father in September 1956

Letter from Gertie and Harry to my parents in March 1969

Letter from Gertie to my parents in May 1970 on the death of her husband Harry

In Memoriam

FREEDMAN-In loving memory of my dear husband Harry, who passed away April 2, 1970. Sadly missed and never to be forgotten by his devoted wife Gertrude. -1 Olive Lane, Liverpool 15. Liverpool Jewish Gazette 26 March 1971

Photographs

My parents wedding in Liverpool in April 1956. Gertie and Harry are on the extreme right

A family photo taken in Southport around 1957. Left to right: Berthold Greenhill, Harry Freedman, Marcus and Zella Levin, Berie Levin, Gertie Freedman, Hilda Greenhill, Gillian Levin, Peggy Levin

Taken 3 August 1958. My mom's family. My grandmother Zella Levin (Nee Greenberg) in light brown 4th from right and her husband Mark Levin next to her. On the far right is my grandfather's sister Gertie Freedman (Nee Levin) and her husband Harry who fought in Burma in WW2. On the left of my grandmother is Peggy (Brenda Margaret Nee Lyons) Levin and her husband Bertie (Simon Bernard) who was my grandfather's brother. Between them is Gillian Levin, their daughter. On the far left is my grandmother's brother, Bertold Greenhill (Bertie) and his wife Hilda (Nee Lerner)

Residences

In 1918 when Harry was born his family were living at 61 Windsor Road, Southport, England

In the 1921 census Harry and his family were living at 6 Guelph Street, Liverpool

In the 1939 register Harry was living with his family at 66 Heathfield Road, Liverpool, England

After their marriage in 1947 until his death in 1970 Harry lived at 1 Olive Lane, Liverpool, England