contemporary history US DE 1939 immigration and emigration

Sophie then presented us with a letter Carl Laemmle had writ- ten in English dated September 7th, 1939, in which he encouraged his family with his unbelievable vigor. Laemmle knew how per- sistent and life-loving Laupheim's business owners were. At the same time, he had experienced how they once had to leave their beloved hometown, their souls broken. In this letter, Laemm- le writes that "this is strictly confidential". There is reason to believe that, with his letter, Carl wanted to provide a necessary impulse, wanted to help people help themselves and help acquain- tances escape. Once again, Carl showed his humble character, remaining in the background as he helped.