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Holocaust Italy 4 Orig. Documents of a Jewish Engineer Eugenio Guastalla, Perished in Auschwitz, in Italian, 1888-1942 - Holocaust Italy 4 Orig. Documents of a Jewish Engineer Eugenio Guastalla, Perished in Auschwitz, in Italian, 1888-1942 The paper from Ministry of Public Works, 1924 signed by Minister Size of the biggest item: 26.5 x 22 cm. (10.4 x 8.6 inches) the others are less. Good condition. Eugenio Guastalla, mentioned in these documents, was: Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy (Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Corona d'Italia) Officer of the same order (Ufficiale) - according to documents obtained in 1924-1925. Engineer (Ing.) Director of the Emilian Railways (Ferrovie Emiliane) - probably the regional railway authority in the city of Modena, Italy. Eugenio Guastalla (1866-1944) was a distinguished engineer, entrepreneur and public figure from Modena, Italy. His life and work span a significant period of Italian history, including important achievements in railway construction and the tragic events of World War II. Professional activity Born: October 5, 1866 in Modena, to a Jewish family. His father, Israel Guastalla, was a member of the Modena city council. Education and career: Trained as an engineer, he became director of the Emilian Railways (Ferrovie Emiliane), playing a key role in the development of the region's railway infrastructure. His work contributed to the construction and operation of railway lines, including the Reggio-Guastalla line. it.wikipedia.org+1it.wikipedia.org+1 Social activities: In 1920, he became president of the Cantina Sociale di Formigine Winery Cooperative and founded the Ordine e Libertà association, bringing together landowners and industrialists seeking to resist the socialist movement and trade union hegemony. Awards and recognition Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy: In 1924, on the proposal of the Ministry of Public Works, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy, which is confirmed by official documents. Persecution and death Anti-Semitic repression: After the introduction of racial laws in Italy in 1938, his son Enzo joined the Fascist Party, trying to exempt the family from discriminatory measures. Confiscation of property: After September 8, 1943, with the beginning of the German occupation, Eugenio tried to hide, but in January 1944 his agricultural business in Casinalbo was confiscated and placed under the management of a fascist administrator. Arrest and deportation: On July 5, 1944, he was arrested by the Italian police and sent to the Fossoli concentration camp, and then deported to Auschwitz. Death: Arrived at Auschwitz on August 2, 1944 and was killed in the gas chamber four days after his arrival. Commemoration Memorialization: His name is commemorated on a plaque in the lobby of the Formigine Winery Cooperative, where he previously served as president. 1. Ministry of Public Works (the paper signed by Minister) Date: October 28, 1924 I am pleased to inform you that, by recent Royal Decree of October 25th of this year, you have been appointed — upon my recommendation — OFFICER in the Order of the Crown of Italy. I congratulate you on this distinction and will take care to forward to you, once it has been issued by the Grand Magistry, the diploma corresponding to the conferred appointment. With distinguished consideration, The Minister (signature) To the Honorable Cav. Off. Guastalla Eugenio Director of the Emilia Railways MODENA 2. Modena, March 13, 1925 Dear Cavalier, I hereby transmit to you the enclosed Magisterial diploma of appointment as Officer in the Order of the Crown of Italy, which I have received from the Ministry of Public Works, and I am pleased to express to you my sincere congratulations. With kind regards, The Prefect (signature) To the Most Illustrious Sir Cav. Off. Eng. Eugenio Guastalla MODENA 3. Dr. Rudich Leon Vigevano, November 25, 1942 To Engineer Eugenio Guastalla MODENA Dearest Engineer, I received in due time the publication “Genealogy of the Guastalla Family”, and I sincerely thank you for the kind gift, which I appreciated and found very interesting. As mentioned in the annotation, the genealogical tree of the Guastalla branch is incomplete, as it stops in the first half of the 19th century. — What a pity! — It would have included the name of my father, Dr. Ferruccio, son of Zaccaria (1867–1939), lawyer, Commander, Mauritian Order Officer, and Chief of Police in Milan. From our family, the only one who carries on the name is my brother, Dr. Eng. RENZO, who for several years has been living in Palestine, the land of our patriarchs, in accordance with the feelings and aspirations of our forefathers. Once again, I thank you and send my heartfelt greetings. (signature) Dr. Louis Rudich Guastalla 4. Commercial Invoice from Fratelli Diena e Nipoti Date: October 13, 1888 Location: Modena,