Ralph M. Kopansky collection

• 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.

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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 ...