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The former Countess Vera Fugger, who recently became the wife of Kurt Schuschnigg by proxy while he was held prisoner by the Nazis
The former Countess Vera Fugger, who recently became the wife of Kurt Schuschnigg by proxy while he was held prisoner by the Nazis

The former Countess Vera Fugger, who recently became the wife of Kurt Schuschnigg by proxy while he was held prisoner by the Nazis

Date6/25/1938
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Original Toronto Star caption: The former Countess Vera Fugger, who recently became the wife of Kurt Schuschnigg by proxy while he was held prisoner by the Nazis.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0087742F
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