Ruth W. and Maryann L. Holocaust testimony
Abstract
Videotape testimony of Ruth W., who was active in New York in the wartime relief efforts of the Congregational Church, and her daughter, Maryann L., who has helped lead church groups through Germany since the war. Mrs. W. describes her work with refugees in Europe and the United States, including the rescue network operated by the churches, and the difficulty in assigning responsibility for the refugees. Mrs. L. discusses her group trips to Germany, noting the desolation that characterized Warsaw and Berlin. Both speak of their reactions during a visit to Dachau, of bringing information back to share with their church groups, and of the skepticism regarding the possibility of learning from the horrors of the past.
Extent and Medium
2 videocassettes (3/4" u-matic)
Conditions Governing Access
This testimony is open with permission.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
Copyright has been transferred to the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. Use of this testimony requires permission of the Fortunoff Video Archive.
Rules and Conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Process Info
compiled by Staff of the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies
People
- L., Maryann.
- W., Ruth.
Subjects
- Women.
- Video tapes.
- Church work with refugees.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Civilian relief.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Refugees.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- Congregational churches.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- Churches.
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Personal narratives.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Genre
- Oral histories. -- ftamc