Gaon family collection

Identifier: irn593893
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn593893

Acquisition

Donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by Yaffa Gaon, widow of Izzica Gaon.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of photographs, folk objects, coffee pots, a bowl, a tray, a bottle and a pair of socks that relate to the experiences of Mencham, Lottie, and Izzica Gaon and Esther Mussafia before, during and after the Holocaust.

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Gaon family photographs
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn594848
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 7 months ago
Collection of pre-war and wartime photos belonging to Izzica Gaon (donor's late husband), from Yugoslavia.
Wooden perfume bottle holder with recessed designs owned by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn594849
- English
- overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Wooden perfume bottle holder owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia, during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to 15 days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe....
Small handmade wooden boot owned by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596759
- English
- overall: Height: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Depth: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Small, wooden shoe owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe. The I...
Hand carved miniature wooden bucket owned by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596761
- English
- overall: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Diameter: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Small, wooden bucket owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe. The...
Small metal coffeepot used by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596762
- English
- overall: Height: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Depth: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Small coffeepot owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe. The Ital...
Turkish coffee finjan used by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596763
- English
- overall: Height: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Width: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Depth: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Small finjan (also called a cevze) owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they woul...
Small copper tray with a landscape scene owned by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596790
- English
- overall: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Diameter: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Small tray owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe. The Italian a...
Small coffeepot and bowl with embossed designs used by a Yugoslavian family
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596821
- English
- a: Height: 5.125 inches (13.017 cm) | Width: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Depth: 2.875 inches (7.302 cm) b: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Diameter: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Coffeepot and bowl owned by a member of the Gaon family in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe. The I...
Pair of wool mid-calf socks worn by a Yugoslavian man
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn596876
- English
- a: Height: 14.125 inches (35.878 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Depth: 8.875 inches (22.543 cm) b: Height: 14.250 inches (36.195 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Depth: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Pair of socks owned by Menachem Gaon in Yugoslavia during the Holocaust. The Gaon family, Menachem (Mento), his wife Lottie and their son Izzica, lived in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia when Germany and its allies invaded and occupied Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941. Central Yugoslavia, including Sarajevo, was formed into the independent state of Croatia, ruled by the Ustasa. Soon after occupation, Mento and Lottie were arrested and sentenced to fifteen days hard labor. Later that year, the family escaped to the city of Split in the Italian-occupied zone where they would be safe. The Italian authorities ...