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Escape from Nazi Germany

Evelyn Fields´s Jewish family was highly recognised in Germany before the Nazi takeover. We met her in her Sydney home to look back at a life rich of hurdles.

Evelyn Field mit Sohn Tony Bernard vor 50 Jahren
Evelyn Field mit Sohn Tony Bernard vor 50 Jahren

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By Barbara Barkhausen



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Evelyn´s family co-founded a well-known Germany shoe factory - "Salamander". Part one is about her childhood in Germany with a radical turnaround with the rise of the National Socialism.

Evelyn Field managed to survive and emigrated to Australia together with her father in February 1939. Her start in a new country was however a further challenge.

The last part focuses on her life in Australia as well as current issues. Evelyn expresses concerns on how refugees are treated today.

Evelyn Field mit Sohn Tony Bernard vor 50 Jahren
Evelyn Field mit Sohn Tony Bernard vor 50 Jahren (privat)
Evelyn Field heute in ihrem Zuhause in Sydney
Evelyn Field heute in ihrem Zuhause in Sydney (Barkhausen) Source: Barkhausen


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