Borchardt, Hermann, 1888-

A politically active author, Borchardt had been forced to leave Germany in 1933 and had lived for a while in the Soviet Union but was expelled in 1936. Following his return to Germany, he was eventually arrested and imprisoned in concentration camps, including Dachau, where, through mistreatment, he suffered the loss of his hearing and of one finger. He and his family, including wife Dorothea, emigrated to the United States in 1937 and lived in New York. Franz Werfel and Alma Mahler carried on a friendly relationship with Borchardt and assisted him financially and professionally in various ways.

From the description of Correspondence with Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, 1940-1946. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862973

German resident of New York City.

From the description of Hermann Borchardt papers, 1918-1960. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 34126659