Astras Family
The following questionnaire was submitted by Stanley Astras Currier, whose late grandmother, folk artist Uršulė Astras, taught traditional Lithuanian Easter egg etching classes for many years at the Balzekas Museum, served as the Museum’s Folk Arts Director. Her masterful Easter eggs are on display in the Museum’s Women’s Guild Room. Stanley writes:
“The following information chronicles the DP experiences of the Astrauskas (Astras) Family: Stasys Astras (1914-1998) and Uršulė Lukoševičiūtė Astrienė (1912-2008). My mother Marytė Astraitė Currier was born in a DP camp in Germany in 1947, and immigrated to the US with her parents in 1949. Her brothers Anthony and Donatas Astras, and sister Alberta Astraitė Singh, share in the story as well.” He adds, “Please note – My grandfather Stasys Astrauskas had his name changed to Stanley Astras when he was naturalized as a US citizen. The information provided below is based on interviews with my grandparents while they were alive, as well as input provided by their children.”
Q: Names and occupations/professions and ages of you and/or your family members who fled from Lithuania
Stasys Astrauskas – 30, veterinarian technician
Uršulė Lukoševičiūtė – 32, cook
Read more at: No Home to Go to: The Story of Baltic Displaced Persons, 1944 – 1952