Doriane Kurz collection

Identifier: irn38372
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn38372

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2010 by Diana Kurz, the cousin of Doriane Kurz.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts related to the experiences of Doriane Kurz following her liberation from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and her postwar life in Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, and during her journey to the United States.

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1. United States (7)
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1. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (7)

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Displaying items 1 to 7 of 7

Leather coin purse with 3 pins, a Dutch coin, and a metal key carried by a young Jewish Austrian refugee to the US
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41715
- English
- a: Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Diameter: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) b: Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Diameter: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) c: Height: 2.375 inches (6.032 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) d: Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) e: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) f: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Coin purse (a) with miniature life preserver pin (b), Sweden pin (c), Dutch coin (d), metal cameo pin (e), and metal key (f) carried by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany the previous year. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz death camp in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her 7 year old brother, Alfred, were deported to Bergen Belsen concentration...
Doll in blue dress, blonde wig and necklace carried by Jewish Austrian refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41711
- English
- a: Height: 14.500 inches (36.83 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Depth: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) b: Height: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) | Width: 5.125 inches (13.017 cm) | Depth: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm) c: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Doll in a blue dress with a blonde wig and necklace carried by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her 7 year old brother Alfred, were deported to Bergen Belsen in February 1944. The camp was evacuated in spring 1945 and the prisoners were liberated en route by the Soviet Army...
Dark blue dress with black stripes worn by a young Jewish refugee during her voyage to the US
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41718
- English
- overall: Height: 26.125 inches (66.358 cm) | Width: 10.750 inches (27.305 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Blue short sleeved striped dress worn by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany the previous year. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz death camp in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her 7 year old brother Alfred, were deported to Bergen Belsen in February 1944. The camp was evacuated in spring 1945 and the prisoners were liberated en route by the Sovi...
Red wool felt cap with stick figure silhouettes worn by a young Austrian Jewish refugee to the US
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41721
- English
- overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 8.000 inches (20.32 cm) | Depth: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Red felt decorated beret worn by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany the previous year. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz death camp in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her 7 year old brother Alfred, were deported to Bergen Belsen in February 1944. The camp was evacuated in spring 1945 and the prisoners were liberated en route by the Soviet Army....
Dish towel with red radish applique brought to the US by a young Austrian Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41720
- English
- overall: Height: 20.750 inches (52.705 cm) | Width: 13.750 inches (34.925 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Dish towel brought by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany the previous year. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz death camp in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her 7 year old brother Alfred, were deported to Bergen Belsen in February 1944. The camp was evacuated in spring 1945 and the prisoners were liberated en route by the Soviet Army. The family...
White lace collar with a rosettes worn by a young Austrian Jewish refugee to the US
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41722
- English
- overall: Height: 7.375 inches (18.733 cm) | Width: 11.375 inches (28.893 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Detachable white lace collar with a floral design brought by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany the previous year. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz death camp in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her 7 year old brother Alfred, were deported to Bergen Belsen in February 1944. The camp was evacuated in spring 1945 and the prisoners were liberated ...
Burlap purse with yarn flowers and monogram carried by a 10 year old Jewish Austrian refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn41712
- English
- overall: Height: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm) | Width: 12.000 inches (30.48 cm) | Depth: 0.825 inches (2.096 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handcrafted burlap shoulder bag carried by 10 year old Doriane Kurz when she emigrated from Sweden to the United States in July 1946. Doriane and her family fled Vienna, Austria, in early 1939 after the annexation with Nazi Germany. They went to the Netherlands which was occupied by Germany in May 1940. Her father, Meilach, was deported to Auschwitz in August 1942. Doriane, her mother Klara, and her brother Alfred, age 7, were deported to Bergen Belsen in February 1944. The camp was evacuated in spring 1945 and the prisoners were liberated en route by the Soviet Army. The family returned to...

Doriane Kurz collection

Child Items

Leather coin purse with 3 pins, a Dutch coin, and a metal key carried by a young Jewish Austrian refugee to the US

Doll in blue dress, blonde wig and necklace carried by Jewish Austrian refugee

Dark blue dress with black stripes worn by a young Jewish refugee during her voyage to the US

Red wool felt cap with stick figure silhouettes worn by a young Austrian Jewish refugee to the US

Dish towel with red radish applique brought to the US by a young Austrian Jewish refugee

White lace collar with a rosettes worn by a young Austrian Jewish refugee to the US

Burlap purse with yarn flowers and monogram carried by a 10 year old Jewish Austrian refugee