Edith H. Holocaust testimony

Identifier
HVT 2232
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Abstract

Videotape testimony of Edith H., who was born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands in 1928. In addition to information included in a previously recorded testimony (HVT-47), Mrs. H. recalls obtaining false papers; hiding in Lemmer; liberation by Canadian troops in April 1945; returning with her parents to Leeuwarden; reunion with her sister; resuming her studies; marriage; and emigration to the United States. Mrs. H. discusses the fate of family members, including an aunt and cousin who killed themselves; her sister's reluctance to talk about her wartime experiences; difficulties remaining Jewish in Holland; her children's interest in the Holocaust; her present illness; and the importance of a positive attitude and not dwelling on the past.

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.

Related Units of Description

  • Associated material: Edith H. Holocaust testimony (HVT-47), Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, Yale University Library.

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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