Schwabisch Hall is a lovely southern German city that dates back to the thirteenth century. I was born there a bit later - and not long ago made a visit. I was moved by the experience of tracing my roots and by the beauty of the city - so well preserved and tourist friendly. To my astonishment the city archivist retrieved a folder from the basement with my name on it, detailing my first three years in the area as one of many war babies. I made these Old World collages on my return home.
