Acker, Sylvia Boehm.

George Boehm was born in Velika Pisanica, Croatia on November 5, 1897. He sailed to Spain from New York City to join the International Brigades in February 1937. An artist, Spanish teacher and interpreter, Boehm was killed during the Battle of Ebro in July or August 1938. Boehm's wife, Sylvia, collected the papers described here. Born Sylvia Diner, she lived in New York City, changing her last name to Boehm when she married George. After his death, she married Spanish Civil War veteran Leon Acker and became Sylvia Acker. In the decades after the war, she remained active in committees to aid Spanish Refugees and Spanish Civil War veterans.

From the description of Papers, 1937-1981 (bulk 1937-1938). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477021986