103 - Seidenstücker and Hans Schaller, Friedrich

Seidenstücker and Hans Schaller, Friedrich A collection of 18 typewritten letters and postcards, most with handwritten signatures, as well as 8 art and animal books from the estate of photographer Friedrich Seidenstücker (1882–1966). Berlin, circa 1954–1964. Includes, from Seidenstücker: 4 postcards to Bona Hannemann and 10 letters to Hans Schaller. - From Hans Schaller (1911–1966): 4 letters in carbon copies to Friedrich Seidenstücker. - Concerns the exchange of images to be reproduced, photos for newspapers and publishers, poor pay and making ends meet, the “damned safari,” Schaller’s newspaper article on the occasion of Seidenstücker’s 80th birthday (2 manuscripts of “Animals and People Before the Lens” (1 with corrections) enclosed). Includes a mention of Heinz Rühmann, for whom Schaller served as a personal photographer, among other roles. - Some bear personal address stamps and handwritten additions. - Included: 1 letter with a handwritten note (by Hans Reuter?) from the chief editor of the monthly magazine “Photoblätter.” - Report regarding Seidenstücker’s care following a stroke, prepared by Erika Lambert, a social worker at the Paulinen Hospital. - Newspaper article “Friedrich Seidenstücker: A Life Dedicated to Animals” (Frankfurter Illustrierte No. 41, Oct. 12, 1957). - 8 books bearing Seidenstücker’s ownership stamp or his handwritten note. - 1 postcard, slightly stained, with a few dog-eared corners; otherwise in generally good condition. Collection of 18 typewritten letters and postcards, mostly signed, as well as 8 art and animal books from the estate of photographer Friedrich Seidenstücker (1882–1966). - Includes, from Seidenstücker: 4 postcards to Bona Hannemann and 10 letters to Hans Schaller. - From Hans Schaller (1911–1966): 4 letters in carbon copies to Friedrich Seidenstücker. - Topics include the exchange of images for reproduction, photographs for newspapers and publishers, low pay and making ends meet, the “damned safari,” and Schaller’s newspaper article on the occasion of Seidenstücker’s 80th birthday (2 manuscripts (1 with corrections) enclosed). Mention of Heinz Rühmann, for whom Schaller served as a personal photographer. - Some include personal address stamps and handwritten additions. - Also included: 1 signed letter (by Hans Reuter?) from the editorial office of the monthly magazine “Photoblätter.” - Report regarding Seidenstücker’s care following a stroke, prepared by Erika Lambert, a social worker at Paulinen Hospital. - Newspaper article “Friedrich Seidenstücker: A Life Dedicated to Animals” (Frankfurter Illustrierte No. 41, Oct. 12, 1957). - 8 books bearing Seidenstücker’s ownership stamp or a handwritten note by him. - 1 postcard, slightly stained, with a few dog-eared corners; otherwise in good overall condition.