Baha'i World Vol 14
ALICE SCHWARZ-SOLIVO
1875-1965
Alice Schwarz, the daughter of the Bavarian industrialist, Heinrich Solivo, was born on
July 12, 1875, in Stuttgart. She spent part of her youth in Stuttgart and part in Unterhausen
in Echaztal on the Alb, where her father had built the first hosiery mill in Wtirttemburg.
Although very religious from her youth, she found no fulfilment in the Protestant beliefs. It
is therefore readily understandable that she was indelibly impressed when she met, in 1912, the
American dentist, Edwin Fischer the first Baha'i to come to Germany-who told her
about the new world religion. Of her meeting with Edwin Fischer in her home, she said: "I
have experienced this day either that which was sent to earth by the Most Glorious, or I have
encountered a dreamer." When 'Abdu'l-Baha visited Stuttgart a few months later in April,
1913, she was able to experience through her personal encounters with the Master the
greatest bounty of her life. She was granted the inestimable honor of receiving 'Abdu'l-Baha as
a guest in her home.
From that time forward the life of Alice Schwarz was completely dedicated to the Baha'i
Faith. She gave numerous public talks and made translations of the Writings. In her service
she enjoyed the wholehearted support of her husband, Albert Schwarz (deceased 1931),
who also embraced the Cause and dedicated his life to its service. All the members of the
family were honored with personal Tablets from the Master. In 1922 the couple undertook
a pilgrimage to Haifa where they met the Guardian. In 1936 Alice Schwarz again made a
pilgrimage in company with other friends.
For many years Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz were members of the Spiritual Assembly of Stuttgart
and both were closely associated with the initial propagation of the Faith in Germany and
Austria. Shortly after World War I, she founded the Sonne der Wahreit (Sun of Truth), the
first German Baha'i periodical. She also actively participated in the establishment of the
Baha'i Publishing Trust and translated and published Baha'i articles in collaboration with
Heinrich Jager.
During the Nazi regime the Baha'i library which was maintained at her home was confiscated
and she was able to preserve only a few of the Writings. After her house and property
were lost in air raids, she moved to her daughter's house in the Tyrol but as soon as conditions
allowed she returned to her homeland in order to be of further service to the Faith. In an
account of her life in this period a friend writes: "After World War II she worked with unreduced
interest in spreading the Baha'i message. The two world disasters and the following
events could not shake her faith in a better and more promising future. Thus she spent her last
years under the loving care of her family, full of confidence in the future. She felt secure
towards the end of her earthly life, remembering the worlds of Baha'u'llah: " I have made
death a messenger of joy to thee .. ,"
When she left this earth on April 7, 1965, Alice Schwarz left in her native land and far
beyond its borders the memory of a woman who was unshakable in her Faith, loyal, energetic
and brave.
At her grave side the following prayer, written for her by 'Abdu'l-Baha, was read in accordance
with her wish:
"To the Handmaid of God, Mrs. Alice Schwarz, above her is Baha'u'llah
O God! O God! In truth this Thy handmaid is dressed in Thy holy fragrances, and she has
turned her face towards Thy merciful countenance. Destine for her all good in Thy Kingdom
and let Thy blessings descend upon this noble family. Allow the lights of Thy mercy to surround
them in all eternity and grant them the shield of Thy protection and support. Verily, Thou art the
Charitable, the Mighty and the Giver of all Mercy."
AXEL SCHWARZ
Her maiden name is Solivo.
The UHJ condolence mentions her name as Alice Schwarz, not Alice Schwarz-Solivo - though this latter last name with the hyphen, combining her married name to her maiden name, is used in her obituary in The Baha'i World.
Finding her on FAG one must currently search only use only Solivo as a lastname seearch term, otherwise she cannot be found by using "Schwarz-Solivo" or "Schwarz". So I suggest changing her lastname to simply Schwarz and put Solivo as her maiden name.
Alos, as editor of the early Baha'i periodical in Germany, Sonne der Wahrheit, she is only listed as Alice Schwarz.
Her husband's obituary found at his memorial on FAG www.findagrave.com/memorial/225864153 indicates her name given by 'Abdu'l-Baha is "Tahereh" - and this could be used as a FAG nickname.... maybe best to spell it "Tahirih".
Contributor: Friends Memorials (51163532)
ALICE SCHWARZ-SOLIVO
1875-1965
Alice Schwarz, the daughter of the Bavarian industrialist, Heinrich Solivo, was born on
July 12, 1875, in Stuttgart. She spent part of her youth in Stuttgart and part in Unterhausen
in Echaztal on the Alb, where her father had built the first hosiery mill in Wtirttemburg.
Although very religious from her youth, she found no fulfilment in the Protestant beliefs. It
is therefore readily understandable that she was indelibly impressed when she met, in 1912, the
American dentist, Edwin Fischer the first Baha'i to come to Germany-who told her
about the new world religion. Of her meeting with Edwin Fischer in her home, she said: "I
have experienced this day either that which was sent to earth by the Most Glorious, or I have
encountered a dreamer." When 'Abdu'l-Baha visited Stuttgart a few months later in April,
1913, she was able to experience through her personal encounters with the Master the
greatest bounty of her life. She was granted the inestimable honor of receiving 'Abdu'l-Baha as
a guest in her home.
From that time forward the life of Alice Schwarz was completely dedicated to the Baha'i
Faith. She gave numerous public talks and made translations of the Writings. In her service
she enjoyed the wholehearted support of her husband, Albert Schwarz (deceased 1931),
who also embraced the Cause and dedicated his life to its service. All the members of the
family were honored with personal Tablets from the Master. In 1922 the couple undertook
a pilgrimage to Haifa where they met the Guardian. In 1936 Alice Schwarz again made a
pilgrimage in company with other friends.
For many years Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz were members of the Spiritual Assembly of Stuttgart
and both were closely associated with the initial propagation of the Faith in Germany and
Austria. Shortly after World War I, she founded the Sonne der Wahreit (Sun of Truth), the
first German Baha'i periodical. She also actively participated in the establishment of the
Baha'i Publishing Trust and translated and published Baha'i articles in collaboration with
Heinrich Jager.
During the Nazi regime the Baha'i library which was maintained at her home was confiscated
and she was able to preserve only a few of the Writings. After her house and property
were lost in air raids, she moved to her daughter's house in the Tyrol but as soon as conditions
allowed she returned to her homeland in order to be of further service to the Faith. In an
account of her life in this period a friend writes: "After World War II she worked with unreduced
interest in spreading the Baha'i message. The two world disasters and the following
events could not shake her faith in a better and more promising future. Thus she spent her last
years under the loving care of her family, full of confidence in the future. She felt secure
towards the end of her earthly life, remembering the worlds of Baha'u'llah: " I have made
death a messenger of joy to thee .. ,"
When she left this earth on April 7, 1965, Alice Schwarz left in her native land and far
beyond its borders the memory of a woman who was unshakable in her Faith, loyal, energetic
and brave.
At her grave side the following prayer, written for her by 'Abdu'l-Baha, was read in accordance
with her wish:
"To the Handmaid of God, Mrs. Alice Schwarz, above her is Baha'u'llah
O God! O God! In truth this Thy handmaid is dressed in Thy holy fragrances, and she has
turned her face towards Thy merciful countenance. Destine for her all good in Thy Kingdom
and let Thy blessings descend upon this noble family. Allow the lights of Thy mercy to surround
them in all eternity and grant them the shield of Thy protection and support. Verily, Thou art the
Charitable, the Mighty and the Giver of all Mercy."
AXEL SCHWARZ
Her maiden name is Solivo.
The UHJ condolence mentions her name as Alice Schwarz, not Alice Schwarz-Solivo - though this latter last name with the hyphen, combining her married name to her maiden name, is used in her obituary in The Baha'i World.
Finding her on FAG one must currently search only use only Solivo as a lastname seearch term, otherwise she cannot be found by using "Schwarz-Solivo" or "Schwarz". So I suggest changing her lastname to simply Schwarz and put Solivo as her maiden name.
Alos, as editor of the early Baha'i periodical in Germany, Sonne der Wahrheit, she is only listed as Alice Schwarz.
Her husband's obituary found at his memorial on FAG www.findagrave.com/memorial/225864153 indicates her name given by 'Abdu'l-Baha is "Tahereh" - and this could be used as a FAG nickname.... maybe best to spell it "Tahirih".
Contributor: Friends Memorials (51163532)
Baha'i World Vol 14
ALICE SCHWARZ-SOLIVO
1875-1965
Alice Schwarz, the daughter of the Bavarian industrialist, Heinrich Solivo, was born on
July 12, 1875, in Stuttgart. She spent part of her youth in Stuttgart and part in Unterhausen
in Echaztal on the Alb, where her father had built the first hosiery mill in Wtirttemburg.
Although very religious from her youth, she found no fulfilment in the Protestant beliefs. It
is therefore readily understandable that she was indelibly impressed when she met, in 1912, the
American dentist, Edwin Fischer the first Baha'i to come to Germany-who told her
about the new world religion. Of her meeting with Edwin Fischer in her home, she said: "I
have experienced this day either that which was sent to earth by the Most Glorious, or I have
encountered a dreamer." When 'Abdu'l-Baha visited Stuttgart a few months later in April,
1913, she was able to experience through her personal encounters with the Master the
greatest bounty of her life. She was granted the inestimable honor of receiving 'Abdu'l-Baha as
a guest in her home.
From that time forward the life of Alice Schwarz was completely dedicated to the Baha'i
Faith. She gave numerous public talks and made translations of the Writings. In her service
she enjoyed the wholehearted support of her husband, Albert Schwarz (deceased 1931),
who also embraced the Cause and dedicated his life to its service. All the members of the
family were honored with personal Tablets from the Master. In 1922 the couple undertook
a pilgrimage to Haifa where they met the Guardian. In 1936 Alice Schwarz again made a
pilgrimage in company with other friends.
For many years Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz were members of the Spiritual Assembly of Stuttgart
and both were closely associated with the initial propagation of the Faith in Germany and
Austria. Shortly after World War I, she founded the Sonne der Wahreit (Sun of Truth), the
first German Baha'i periodical. She also actively participated in the establishment of the
Baha'i Publishing Trust and translated and published Baha'i articles in collaboration with
Heinrich Jager.
During the Nazi regime the Baha'i library which was maintained at her home was confiscated
and she was able to preserve only a few of the Writings. After her house and property
were lost in air raids, she moved to her daughter's house in the Tyrol but as soon as conditions
allowed she returned to her homeland in order to be of further service to the Faith. In an
account of her life in this period a friend writes: "After World War II she worked with unreduced
interest in spreading the Baha'i message. The two world disasters and the following
events could not shake her faith in a better and more promising future. Thus she spent her last
years under the loving care of her family, full of confidence in the future. She felt secure
towards the end of her earthly life, remembering the worlds of Baha'u'llah: " I have made
death a messenger of joy to thee .. ,"
When she left this earth on April 7, 1965, Alice Schwarz left in her native land and far
beyond its borders the memory of a woman who was unshakable in her Faith, loyal, energetic
and brave.
At her grave side the following prayer, written for her by 'Abdu'l-Baha, was read in accordance
with her wish:
"To the Handmaid of God, Mrs. Alice Schwarz, above her is Baha'u'llah
O God! O God! In truth this Thy handmaid is dressed in Thy holy fragrances, and she has
turned her face towards Thy merciful countenance. Destine for her all good in Thy Kingdom
and let Thy blessings descend upon this noble family. Allow the lights of Thy mercy to surround
them in all eternity and grant them the shield of Thy protection and support. Verily, Thou art the
Charitable, the Mighty and the Giver of all Mercy."
AXEL SCHWARZ
Her maiden name is Solivo.
The UHJ condolence mentions her name as Alice Schwarz, not Alice Schwarz-Solivo - though this latter last name with the hyphen, combining her married name to her maiden name, is used in her obituary in The Baha'i World.
Finding her on FAG one must currently search only use only Solivo as a lastname seearch term, otherwise she cannot be found by using "Schwarz-Solivo" or "Schwarz". So I suggest changing her lastname to simply Schwarz and put Solivo as her maiden name.
Alos, as editor of the early Baha'i periodical in Germany, Sonne der Wahrheit, she is only listed as Alice Schwarz.
Her husband's obituary found at his memorial on FAG www.findagrave.com/memorial/225864153 indicates her name given by 'Abdu'l-Baha is "Tahereh" - and this could be used as a FAG nickname.... maybe best to spell it "Tahirih".
Contributor: Friends Memorials (51163532)
ALICE SCHWARZ-SOLIVO
1875-1965
Alice Schwarz, the daughter of the Bavarian industrialist, Heinrich Solivo, was born on
July 12, 1875, in Stuttgart. She spent part of her youth in Stuttgart and part in Unterhausen
in Echaztal on the Alb, where her father had built the first hosiery mill in Wtirttemburg.
Although very religious from her youth, she found no fulfilment in the Protestant beliefs. It
is therefore readily understandable that she was indelibly impressed when she met, in 1912, the
American dentist, Edwin Fischer the first Baha'i to come to Germany-who told her
about the new world religion. Of her meeting with Edwin Fischer in her home, she said: "I
have experienced this day either that which was sent to earth by the Most Glorious, or I have
encountered a dreamer." When 'Abdu'l-Baha visited Stuttgart a few months later in April,
1913, she was able to experience through her personal encounters with the Master the
greatest bounty of her life. She was granted the inestimable honor of receiving 'Abdu'l-Baha as
a guest in her home.
From that time forward the life of Alice Schwarz was completely dedicated to the Baha'i
Faith. She gave numerous public talks and made translations of the Writings. In her service
she enjoyed the wholehearted support of her husband, Albert Schwarz (deceased 1931),
who also embraced the Cause and dedicated his life to its service. All the members of the
family were honored with personal Tablets from the Master. In 1922 the couple undertook
a pilgrimage to Haifa where they met the Guardian. In 1936 Alice Schwarz again made a
pilgrimage in company with other friends.
For many years Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz were members of the Spiritual Assembly of Stuttgart
and both were closely associated with the initial propagation of the Faith in Germany and
Austria. Shortly after World War I, she founded the Sonne der Wahreit (Sun of Truth), the
first German Baha'i periodical. She also actively participated in the establishment of the
Baha'i Publishing Trust and translated and published Baha'i articles in collaboration with
Heinrich Jager.
During the Nazi regime the Baha'i library which was maintained at her home was confiscated
and she was able to preserve only a few of the Writings. After her house and property
were lost in air raids, she moved to her daughter's house in the Tyrol but as soon as conditions
allowed she returned to her homeland in order to be of further service to the Faith. In an
account of her life in this period a friend writes: "After World War II she worked with unreduced
interest in spreading the Baha'i message. The two world disasters and the following
events could not shake her faith in a better and more promising future. Thus she spent her last
years under the loving care of her family, full of confidence in the future. She felt secure
towards the end of her earthly life, remembering the worlds of Baha'u'llah: " I have made
death a messenger of joy to thee .. ,"
When she left this earth on April 7, 1965, Alice Schwarz left in her native land and far
beyond its borders the memory of a woman who was unshakable in her Faith, loyal, energetic
and brave.
At her grave side the following prayer, written for her by 'Abdu'l-Baha, was read in accordance
with her wish:
"To the Handmaid of God, Mrs. Alice Schwarz, above her is Baha'u'llah
O God! O God! In truth this Thy handmaid is dressed in Thy holy fragrances, and she has
turned her face towards Thy merciful countenance. Destine for her all good in Thy Kingdom
and let Thy blessings descend upon this noble family. Allow the lights of Thy mercy to surround
them in all eternity and grant them the shield of Thy protection and support. Verily, Thou art the
Charitable, the Mighty and the Giver of all Mercy."
AXEL SCHWARZ
Her maiden name is Solivo.
The UHJ condolence mentions her name as Alice Schwarz, not Alice Schwarz-Solivo - though this latter last name with the hyphen, combining her married name to her maiden name, is used in her obituary in The Baha'i World.
Finding her on FAG one must currently search only use only Solivo as a lastname seearch term, otherwise she cannot be found by using "Schwarz-Solivo" or "Schwarz". So I suggest changing her lastname to simply Schwarz and put Solivo as her maiden name.
Alos, as editor of the early Baha'i periodical in Germany, Sonne der Wahrheit, she is only listed as Alice Schwarz.
Her husband's obituary found at his memorial on FAG www.findagrave.com/memorial/225864153 indicates her name given by 'Abdu'l-Baha is "Tahereh" - and this could be used as a FAG nickname.... maybe best to spell it "Tahirih".
Contributor: Friends Memorials (51163532)
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