Auschwitz concentration camp scrip 1 Reichsmark, in 2 pieces, received by an inmate

Identifier
irn35848
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2014.492.1 a-b
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)

Archival History

The scrip was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2013 by Blanche Rever.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Blanche Rever

Scope and Content

Auschwitz scrip, valued at 1 Reichsmark, received by Morris Sobo when he was imprisoned in Auschwitz concentration camp. The scrip is torn into 2 pieces. Scrip was issued in the camps as a means of improving worker productivity.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Scrip "Prämienschein" valued at 1 Reichsmark; in two pieces

Subjects

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.