The mayor of Oldenzaal requested that Catharina Mina de Leeuw, a saleswoman living at 8 Waagstraat in Oldenzaal, be located, detained and brought to trial. She had left her place of residence without the required authorization. This description referred to Jews who had gone into hiding. Identifying characteristics: 'about 5'5" tall, black hair, very large eyes, full oval face, healthy complexion, sturdy appearance.'
Algemeen Politieblad, nr 38, 24 September 1942, 1082, notice 2001
This person is commemorated on a memorial in Oldenzaal. More information on this memorial can be found (in Dutch) on the website of the Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei.
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