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Herbert Carl Kann, Austrian Jewish Migrant & Electrical Engineer, 1940
Image: Box Containing Pencil Ends
Source: Museum Victoria
Herbert Carl Kann was an Austrian Jew who trained as an electrical engineer and draftsman. He fled Austria in 1938 to escape Nazi persecution and obtained a temporary visa for the Straits Settlements in Singapore. With the outbreak of war, Herbert and hundreds of other Austrian and German Jews were interned as 'enemy aliens' and shipped to Australia. They were sent on sealed trains to an internment camp at Tatura, in New South Wales. After 17 months he was released and began work as an electrical engineer.
It is not clear from the information available at the time his objects were donated to the Museum when Herbert married his wife Marion, or Marion's background in general. Herbert settled in Melbourne with Marion and they lived there for the rest of their lives. The objects donated to the Museum are believed to have been brought to Australia from Austria by Herbert and / or used by Marion / Herbert in their home. After their deaths a neighbour offered their house contents to the Museum. Their house was filled with objects, some kept in tiny packages for safe-keeping.
Two prayer books that also belonged to Herbert were donated to the Jewish Museum; some of his books were donated to Monash University.
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Graphic Pen - Pelikan, Boxed, circa 1930s-1940s
Graphic pen with assorted nibs in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transport ...
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Drafting Tools - Boxed Set, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
Set of drafting tools in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Nib Pen - Wooden & Metal, circa 1930s-1940s
Nib Pen which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for internment a ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wooden, 36cm, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia fo ...
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Drafting Tools - Boxed Set, Germany, circa 1930s-1940s
Set of drafting tools in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Boxed, circa 1930s-1940s
Drafting ruler in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for in ...
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Wooden Box - Pencils & Drafting Tools, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden box containing pencils and drafting instruments which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alie ...
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Pencil Stub Holder - Othello, Germany, circa 1930s-1940s
Pencil Stub Holder which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for i ...
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Punch - Plastic & Metal, Green, circa 1930s-1940s
Punch which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for internment at ...
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Pencil - Blackwing, No. 602, USA, circa 1930s-1940s
Blackwing pencil which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for int ...
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Erasing Shield - Hope, Stainless Steel, Japan, circa 1930s-1940s
Hope brand stainless steel erasing shield which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transpo ...
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Drafting Stencil - Soennecken, 951 E, circa 1930s
Soennecken 951 E Drafting Stencil which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to ...
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Drafting Stencil - Soennecken, 951 D, circa 1930s
Soennecken 951 D Drafting Stencil which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to ...
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Drafting Stencil - Soennecken, 951 B, circa 1930s
Soennecken 951 B Drafting Stencil which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to ...
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Drafting Tools - Boxed Set, Germany, circa 1930s-1940s
Set of drafting tools in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for in ...
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Set Square - Plastic, Clear, circa 1930s-1940s
Clear plastic set square which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia ...
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Stencils - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Set of wooden stencils which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia f ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia for in ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Plastic, White, Boxed, circa 1930s-1940s
Alternative Name(s): Drawing Scale White plastic ruler in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Plastic, White, Boxed, circa 1930s-1940s
Alternative Name(s): Drawing Scale White plastic ruler in a box which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an ...
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Erasing Shield - Stainless Steel, England, circa 1930s-1940s
Stainless Steel erasing shield which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Erasing Shield - Stainless Steel, England, circa 1930s-1940s
Stainless Steel erasing shield which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Erasing Shield - Stainless Steel, circa 1930s-1940s
Stainless Steel erasing shield which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Erasing Shield - Stainless Steel, circa 1930s-1940s
Stainless Steel erasing shield which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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Erasing Shield - Stainless Steel, circa 1930s-1940s
Stainless Steel erasing shield which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Aus ...
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References - Mr. Herbert Kann, 1936-1943
Two references on one foolscap sheet both for Mr Herbert Kann. The first relates to Kann's employment with 'Holstatia' Nursery near Vienna from 15 August 1932 to 31 March 1936, and stat ...
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References - Mr. Herbert Kann, 1938-1940
Two references on one foolscap sheet both for Mr Herbert Kann. The first relates to Kann's employment with 'Holstatia' Nursery near Vienna from the General Mining and Agency Company Lt ...
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References - Mr. Herbert Kann, 1932-1936
Two references on one foolscap sheet both for Mr Herbert Kann. The first relates to Kann's employment with Austrian Brown Boveri Works Company from 18 July 1932 to 12 August 1932. The s ...
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Resume - Herbert Kann, Education & Employment, circa 1946
List of education, including examinations, work experience and employment completed by Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as ...
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Resume - Herbert Kann, Education & Employment, circa 1946
List of education, including examinations, work experience and employment completed by Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as ...
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Job Application - Herbert Kann, circa 1946
Generic job application for Herbert Kann, typed on a foolscap sheet. It provides an outline of his academic and employment history. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his ...
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Job Application - Herbert Kann, circa 1946
Generic job application for Herbert Kann, typed on a foolscap sheet. It provides an outline of his academic and employment history. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his ...
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Resume - Herbert Kann, University Subjects, circa 1946
List of subjects completed by Herbert Kann at the Technical University of Vienna, probably created by him as part of a resume. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his paren ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to A ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to A ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to A ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to A ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set of two, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transport ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set of two, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transport ...
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Set Square - Wooden, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden set square, one of a set, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to A ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wood, USA, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler, one of a set of seven, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and tra ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wood, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler, one of a set of seven, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and tra ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wood, England, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler, one of a set of seven, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and tr ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wood, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler, one of a set of seven, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and tr ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wood, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler, one of a set of seven, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and tra ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wood, Triangular, circa 1930s-1940s
Alternative Name: Architect's scale Triangular Wooden drafting ruler, one of a set of two, which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wooden, 30cm, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia fo ...
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Ruler - Drafting, Wooden, 20cm, circa 1930s-1940s
Wooden drafting ruler which belonged to Herbert Kann. Herbert was living and working in Singapore with his parents when he was detained as an enemy alien and transported to Australia fo ...
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