These pages document the histories of hidden Jewish children Manfred Wildmann and Sylvia Birnbaum Wildmann and their families in Germany, France, and Belgium during World War II. Sylvia translated the wartime letters exchanged by Manfred’s family members as they attempted to survive in France. Later, she published her own memoirs about her childhood in Germany, escape to Belgium, and life as a hidden child.

Wildmann Family Tree

Manfred’s father: Heinrich Wildmann

Manfred’s mother: Rebekka Neuburger

Heinrich Wildmann’s father: Maximillian Wildmann

Heinrich Wildmann’s mother: Amalie Wagner

Rebekka Neuburger’s father: Moritz Neuburger

Rebekka Neuburger’s mother: Nanette Holz

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