Biography

About Ruth Loewy

The mayor of Oldenzaal requested that Ruth Sara Loewy, a domestic servant, be located, detained and brought to trial. She resided at 2 Hengeloschestraat in Oldenzaal. She was suspected of having changed her place of residence without the required authorization. This description referred to Jews who had gone into hiding. Identifying characteristics: 'About 5'3" tall, solid build, black hair, healthy hair colour, Jewish appearance, well dressed.'
Algemeen Politieblad, nr 47, 26 November 1942, 1317, notice 2868

This person lived alone or no information about family members is known or traceable.


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.