Ralph M. Kopansky collection

Identifier: irn545911
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 2012 and 2017 by Dr. Terry Kopansky, son of Ralph Kopansky.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a camera, camera accessories, tobacco pipes, silk maps, an armband, documents, and photographs relating to the experiences of Ralph Kopansky in the United States Army before, during, and after World War II, including the liberation of Ohrdruf concentration camp, where he carried his Leica camera.

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Captain Ralph Kopansky papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47107
- English
- 1943-1945
- folders 3
- Updated 7 months ago
Consists of photographs of Captain Ralph Kopansky's experiences in the United States military during World War II, including at the liberation of the Ohrdruf concentration camp. Also includes photographs and documents related to Captain Kopansky's post-war life.
Leica Standard model E camera used by US soldier and liberator
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn545912
- English
- a: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 5.625 inches (14.287 cm) | Depth: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) b: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Diameter: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) c: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Depth: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Leica Standard model E camera used by Captain Ralph M. Kopansky during his service as a US soldier in Europe from 1944 – 1945. This rollfilm camera was designed as a basic, but high quality model upgrade from the earlier, very popular Leica I. On September 22, 1941, Ralph, an Army reservist, enlisted for active duty. Following Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II. In 1943, he received intelligence training and was assigned to the XIII Corps as an Assistant Intelligence Officer. In 1944, Ralph’s Corps was deployed to Europe. The Corps train...
Barling’s briar wood straight billiard pipe used by American soldier and liberator
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561684
- English
- 1930-1945
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Barling’s pre-transition, Ye Olde Wood pipe used by Captain Ralph M. Kopansky during his service as a US soldier in Europe from 1944 - 1945. This line of pipes was made to be among the best smoking instruments in the world and carved from the company’s signature, highest quality briar wood, which was sourced, harvested, and seasoned under the direct control of the Barling family. On September 22, 1941, Ralph, an Army reservist, enlisted for active duty. Following Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II. In 1943, he received intelligence train...
Briar wood bent Dublin pipe used by American soldier and liberator
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561693
- English
- overall: Height: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Depth: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Bent briar wood pipe used by Captain Ralph M. Kopansky during his service as a US soldier in Europe from 1944 - 1945. This pipe was designed with the comfort of the smoker in mind: carved from high quality briar wood, the best material for pipes, and utilizing a bent stem design that allows it to hang comfortably from the mouth for hands free smoking. On September 22, 1941, Ralph, an Army reservist, enlisted for active duty. Following Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II. In 1943, he received intelligence training and was assigned to the X...
Silk escape map of France owned by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561698
- English
- overall: Height: 24.750 inches (62.865 cm) | Width: 22.750 inches (57.785 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
British topographical silk escape map of France acquired by Captain Ralph M. Kopansky during his service as a US soldier in Europe from 1944 - 1945. Britain’s Military Intelligence Section, MI9, ran an escape and evasion program that issued this type of map to help soldiers find their way to safety if caught behind enemy lines. Silk maps were used because they were durable, made no noise, and were easy to conceal when carried by a soldier or smuggled into a prisoner of war camp in a board game or record. On September 22, 1941, Ralph, an Army reservist, enlisted for active duty. Following Ja...
Two-sided silk escape map of Western Europe owned by US soldier and liberator
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561707
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 28.750 inches (73.025 cm) | Width: 28.625 inches (72.708 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
British, 43 Series topographical silk escape map of Western Europe acquired by Captain Ralph M. Kopansky during his service as a US soldier in Europe from 1944 - 1945. Britain’s Military Intelligence Section, MI9, ran an escape and evasion program that issued this type of map to help soldiers find their way to safety if caught behind enemy lines. Silk maps were used because they were durable, made no noise, and were easy to conceal when carried by a soldier or smuggled into a prisoner of war camp in a board game or record. On September 22, 1941, Ralph, an Army reservist, enlisted for active...
Red armband with swastika acquired by American soldier and liberator
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561710
- English
- overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 7.250 inches (18.415 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Nazi swastika armband acquired by Captain Ralph M. Kopansky during his service as a US soldier in Europe from 1944 - 1945. On September 22, 1941, Ralph, an Army reservist, enlisted for active duty. Following Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II. In 1943, he received intelligence training and was assigned to the XIII Corps as an Assistant Intelligence Officer. In 1944, Ralph’s Corps was deployed to Europe. The Corps trained in England, and fought in France, before advancing into Germany, in January 1945. On April 4, the XIII Corps was with ...

Ralph M. Kopansky collection

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Captain Ralph Kopansky papers

Leica Standard model E camera used by US soldier and liberator

Barling’s briar wood straight billiard pipe used by American soldier and liberator

Briar wood bent Dublin pipe used by American soldier and liberator

Silk escape map of France owned by a US soldier

Two-sided silk escape map of Western Europe owned by US soldier and liberator

Red armband with swastika acquired by American soldier and liberator