Annelies H. Holocaust testimony
Abstract
Videotape testimony of Annelies H., who was born in Ko?nigsberg, Germany in 1922. In addition to information included in a previously recorded testimony (HVT 276), Ms. H. recalls German enthusiasm for Nazism; obtaining false papers In Berlin with help from her sister's employer; moving frequently; being blackmailed for sexual favors, a resulting pregnancy, and abortion; working for a Nazi official; their return to Berlin; and exacting revenge after liberation by having a Nazi arrested. Mrs. H. reflects upon the refusal of the German people to help Jews and their lack of remorse after the war; closeness with her sister; her pervasive sense of loss; amazement at what she did to survive; and loneliness, despite her loving husband and son.
Extent and Medium
3 videocassettes
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This testimony is open with permission.
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Copyright has been transferred to the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. Use of this testimony requires permission of the Fortunoff Video Archive. One segment of this testimony cannot be used for publication.
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Process Info
compiled by Staff of the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies
People
- H., Annelies, -- 1922-
Subjects
- Women.
- Video tapes.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, Jewish.
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Personal narratives.
- Holocaust survivors.
- Revenge.
- Berlin, Battle of, Berlin, Germany, 1945.
- Antisemitism -- Prewar.
- Child survivors.
- Forced labor.
- Sisters.
- Sexual harassment.
- Abortion.
- Postwar experiences.
- Postwar effects.
- False papers.
- Hiding.
- Aid by non-Jews.
Places
- Kaliningrad (Kaliningradskari︠a︡ oblastʹ, Russia)
- Germany.
- Wrocław (Poland)
- Königsberg (Germany)
- Bremerhaven (Germany)
- Berlin (Germany)
- Breslau (Germany)
Genre
- Oral histories. -- aat