Bring Your Own Story

A One-of-a-Kind Memento: Sonja Mühlberger’s Wedding Dress

In a personal interview, Sonja Mühlberger (née Krips) tells the story of her wedding gown. Mühlberger was born in Shanghai in 1939, and the Chinese brocade of her dress speaks to multiple layers of memory, pointing to the special significance of her birthplace. Until 1941, later than almost anywhere else, the Chinese port city of Shanghai remained open to Jewish refugees, including Mühlberger’s parents.

Author: Lisa Sophie Gebhard
Editing: Johannes Dittmar
Camera: Frank Vieltorf
Music: Yaribon – arranged by R. Raine-Reusch, M. Denburg, & Orchid Ensemble, www.orchidensemble.com

Your Memory

Do you also want to share a story about a special object connected to your or your family’s life in the Diaspora? Then tell us about it! We look forward to hearing from you at diaspora@juedische-geschichte-online.net.

Your Research

For the project, we are still looking for text contributions on
a) sources, or b) historical figures.

Further information on these two contribution formats can be found in the initial Call for Proposals.