Shlomo H. Holocaust testimony

Identifier
HVT 1712
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Abstract

Videotape testimony of Shlomo H., who was born in Kalisz, Poland in 1922. He recounts his family's emigration to Paris in 1929; their orthodoxy (his father was a Hasidic shoh?et); fleeing south during the German invasion; his parents' return with some of the children; working for the Jewish community in Moissac; not communicating with his family, fearing exposure; obtaining false papers; joining the de Gaulle Resistance; many actions against the Germans; liberating Paris; reunion with his family (his mother had perished when she was deported); emigration to Israel; marriage to an American; and emigration to the United States. Mr. H. notes he has not discussed his experiences with his children. He shows photographs.

Extent and Medium

2 videocassettes

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

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