Louis Davis collection

Identifier: irn517285
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn517285

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by Deborah Kronenberger, the daughter of Louis Davis.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of four Soviet currency notes, a document case, documents, and photographs relating to the experiences of Louis Davidovic (David) and his family in Czechoslovakia before, during, and after the Holocaust, including the years Louis spent in a Hungarian forced labor battalion on the eastern front in Russia.

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Louis Davis papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517286
- English
- 1942-1968
- folders oversize folders 9 2
- Updated 7 months ago
The Louis Davis papers contain records related to Louis Davis (Ladislav Davidovic), a Jewish man who was drafted into the Hungarian army, put into forced labor on the front lines against the Soviet Army, and after the war enrolled into university. The papers document mainly his time post-war, and contain diplomas, course listings, and other material from his time at University of Cluj and Charles University. Other items include his birth certificate, passports, and other forms of identification. Also included are photographs of Ladislav and his family. The Louis Davis papers contain materia...
Plastic document case used by a former Hungarian Jewish forced laborer
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517287
- English
- 1943-1946
- overall: Height: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Width: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Document case used by 21-year old Ladislav Davidovic who served in a Hungarian forced labor unit on the eastern front in 1943. He kept his school records with him through the war, perhaps in this document case, where they stayed safe until liberation. Ladislav was from a region in Czechoslovakia that was annexed by Hungary in 1938. He was able to continue at the Jewish Gymnasium, but when he graduated in 1943, he was ordered into the Hungarian army, close allies of Nazi Germany. He was put in charge of a forced labor squad of Jewish boys who were responsible for rebuilding bombed railroads ...
Soviet Union, 3 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517288
- English
- 1937
- overall: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Soviet bank note, 3 chervonets, issued 1937, acquired by 21-year old Ladislav Davidovic when he served in a Hungarian forced labor unit on the Russian front during World War II. Louis was from a region in Czechoslovakia that was annexed by Hungary in 1938. He was able to stay in school at the Jewish Gymnasium, but when he graduated in 1943, he was ordered into the Hungarian army, close allies of Nazi Germany. He was put in charge of a forced labor battalion of Jewish boys who were responsible for rebuilding bombed railroads on the eastern front during the German retreat from Russia. After l...
Soviet Union, 3 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517289
- English
- 1937
- overall: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Soviet bank note, 3 chervonets, issued 1937, acquired by 21-year old Ladislav Davidovic when he served in a Hungarian forced labor unit on the Russian front during World War II. Louis was from a region in Czechoslovakia that was annexed by Hungary in 1938. He was able to stay in school at the Jewish Gymnasium, but when he graduated in 1943, he was ordered into the Hungarian army, close allies of Nazi Germany. He was put in charge of a forced labor battalion of Jewish boys who were responsible for rebuilding bombed railroads on the eastern front during the German retreat from Russia. After l...
Soviet Union, 10 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517290
- English
- 1937
- overall: Height: 3.870 inches (9.83 cm) | Width: 7.500 inches (19.05 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Soviet bank note, 10 chervonets, issued 1937, acquired by 21-year old Ladislav Davidovic when he served in a Hungarian forced labor unit on the Russian front during World War II. Louis was from a region in Czechoslovakia that was annexed by Hungary in 1938. He was able to stay in school at the Jewish Gymnasium, but when he graduated in 1943, he was ordered into the Hungarian army, close allies of Nazi Germany. He was put in charge of a forced labor battalion of Jewish boys who were responsible for rebuilding bombed railroads on the eastern front during the German retreat from Russia. After ...
Soviet Union, 10 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517291
- English
- 1937
- overall: Height: 3.870 inches (9.83 cm) | Width: 7.500 inches (19.05 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Soviet bank note, 10 chervonets, issued 1937, acquired by 21-year old Louis Davis when he served in a Hungarian forced labor unit on the Russian front during World War II. Louis was from a region in Czechoslovakia that was annexed by Hungary in 1938. He was able to stay in school at the Jewish Gymnasium, but when he graduated in 1943, he was ordered into the Hungarian army, close allies of Nazi Germany. He was put in charge of a forced labor battalion of Jewish boys who were responsible for rebuilding bombed railroads on the eastern front during the German retreat from Russia. After liberat...

Louis Davis collection

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Louis Davis papers

Plastic document case used by a former Hungarian Jewish forced laborer

Soviet Union, 3 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer

Soviet Union, 3 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer

Soviet Union, 10 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer

Soviet Union, 10 chervonets note, acquired by a Hungarian Jewish forced laborer