Doris U. Holocaust testimony

Identifier
HVT 2590
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Abstract

Videotape testimony of Doris U., who was born in Tomaszo?w Lubelski, Poland in 1920. She recalls the warmth of family observances of Sabbath and holidays; her mother's death in 1933; her father's remarriage; cordial relations with non-Jews; German invasion; her father's humiliation when forced to cut his beard; hiding; discovery; the Germans fleeing; Soviet occupation; fleeing to Rava-Ru?ska; deportation to a forced labor camp in Siberia; her grandfather's death due to hunger; attempts at maintaining religious observance; moving to Bii?sk; marriage; her son's birth; assistance from Russian neighbors; experiencing some resentment by locals; returning to ?o?dz?, Poland after the war; antisemitic incidents; traveling to Germany with help from Berih?ah; living at the Funk Kaserne displaced persons camp; emigrating to the United States in 1950; her daughter's birth; and her husband's murder. Mrs. U. discusses sharing her experiences with her children and shows photographs and documents.

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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