Rohr, Gertrude
File Number: 40085/11-14, 15, & 16Name: Rohr, Gertrude
Sex: F
Place of birth: Austria
DOB/age upon arrival: 12 yrs
Date of arrival: 06/16/1940
Name of ship: Asama Maru
Days in Detention: 3 days
Notes: The Rohr family was detained because they did not have additional ticket for their final destination of New York. They only had $40 on hand but they also had an affidavit from Fanni's brother, Max Popper in New York stating that he earns $100 per week and agrees to support the Rohr family financially so they will not be a public charge. Mr. Popper also stated that they have empty rooms in their house for the Rohr family when they are admitted. It is also noted that they were given $201 from Fanni's sister, Elsa Weiner upon their arrival in San Francisco detention stating that the money is for them to use on whatever they needed which would be adequate for travel to New York.