Jelena Polak Babic collection

Identifier: irn512275
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Jalena Polak Babic.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a Star of David badge, correspondence, and photographs relating to Dr. Jelena Polak Babic and the Polak family during the Holocaust in Croatia.

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Jelena Polak Babic papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn512276
- English
- 1941-1942
- folder 1
- Updated 7 months ago
Consists of correspondence and photographs relating to the donor and her family before and during the Holocaust in Croatia. Includes five photographs depicting the donor and her family members; handwritten notes by Elza Polak (donor's mother) about her experiences; a postcard sent by the donor's father, Artur Polak, from Germany; and one letter written by the donor's paternal grandfather to the donor's father.
Star of David badge with a Ž worn in Croatia
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn512277
- English
- overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
The badge was issued to and worn by Elza Polak, the mother of Jelena Babic in Croatia.

Jelena Polak Babic collection

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Jelena Polak Babic papers

Star of David badge with a Ž worn in Croatia