Gerry van Heel collection

Identifier: irn42228
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn42228

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2010 by Elise Kann Jaeger. An accretion of additional items were added to the collection by Elise Kann Jaeger in 2017.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts and documents relating to the experiences of Gerry and Molly van Heel, Dutch resistance members who hid two young sisters, Elise and Judith Kann, in Eindhoven, Netherlands, during the Holocaust.

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Displaying items 1 to 20 of 107

Circular metal stamp with Nazi seal and Reichsadler on a block mount used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42629
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Circular metal hand stamp on a block mount used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friends, Dora and Jacob Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, ...
Circular rubber hand stamp with Dutch text on a wooden handle used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42630
- English
- overall: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Circular rubber hand stamp with a wooden handle used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 yea...
Rectangular rubber stamp with the text Arnheim used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42631
- English
- overall: Height: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Rectangular rubber hand stamp with a wooden handle and the word Arnheim used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith...
Oval rubber hand stamp with Dutch text used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42632
- English
- overall: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Oval rubber hand stamp with a wooden handle used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year ol...
Rubber hand stamp with Gemeente Gravenhage used by a Dutch resistance forger
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42633
- English
- overall: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Circular rubber hand stamp with Gemeente Gravenhage [municipality of Hague] used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith...
Large ink pad in a metal box used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42634
- English
- overall: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm) | Depth: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Large stamp pad in a metal container used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto ...
Rubber ink roller with a wire handle used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42635
- English
- overall: Height: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Small ink roller used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old Jacob...
Pencil holder and red pencil used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42638
- English
- a: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) b: Height: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Width: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) c: Diameter: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Red pencil and holder used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old ...
Glass bottle of purple stamp ink used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42639
- English
- a: Height: 2.875 inches (7.302 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) b: Diameter: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) c: Diameter: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Glass bottle of purple ink used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year...
Glass bottle of dark blue stamp ink and original box used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42642
- English
- a: Height: 2.875 inches (7.302 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) b: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Glass bottle of blue ink with original packaging used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 ye...
Glass bottle of red stamp ink and original box used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42643
- English
- a: Height: 2.875 inches (7.302 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) b: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Glass bottle of red ink with original packaging used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 yea...
Glass bottle of black stamp ink, original box and wrapping paper used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42644
- English
- a: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) b: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) c: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Glass bottle of black ink with original packaging used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 y...
Account book used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42655
- English
- overall: Height: 7.625 inches (19.368 cm) | Width: 5.125 inches (13.017 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Register book used used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old Jac...
Map folder used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42656
- English
- overall: Height: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm) | Width: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Map folder used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old Jacob, were...
Unused identification card for use by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42657
- English
- overall: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Blank ID card used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old Jacob, w...
Unused identification card for use by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42658
- English
- overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Blank ID card used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old Jacob, w...
Unused identification card for use by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42659
- English
- overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Blank ID card used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old Jacob, w...
Blank sheet of paper for use by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42660
- English
- overall: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Unused sheet of paper kept by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old ...
Blank sheet of paper for use by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42661
- English
- overall: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Unused sheet of paper kept by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 year old Otto and 5 year old ...
Glass bottle of dark blue stamp ink and original box used by a Dutch resistance member to forge identity cards
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn42662
- English
- a: Height: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) b: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Glass bottle of blue ink with original packaging used by Gerry van Heel to forge documents for the Dutch resistance and for Jewish people living in hiding in Eindhoven, Holland. On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands. By summer 1942, the Germans were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Gerry and his wife Molly aided resistance efforts by hiding wounded English pilots, Dutch Army officers, and Jews. In the fall of 1942, Molly urged her friend, Dora Kann, to go into hiding. Molly and Gerald hid Dora's young daughters, 12 year old Elise and 8 year old Judith; their brothers, 14 ye...

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