Harry G. Holocaust testimony

Identifier
HVT 3071
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Abstract

Videotape testimony of Harry G., who was born in Proste?jov, Czechoslovakia in 1932. He recalls his family's strong Czech patriotism (his father was a decorated veteran); expulsion from school in 1939; attending Jewish school; deportation to Theresienstadt, via Prague, with his mother and younger sister in spring 1942; living in a children's block; attending school; working in the gardens; maintaining contact with his mother and sister; participating in a musical production during a Red Cross visit; liberation by Soviet troops; transfer to Proste?jov with his sister; and learning of his mother's death (she had been deported to Bergen-Belsen). Mr. G. recounts living in a Prague orphanage; having to relearn moral standards outside of a concentration camp; and emigrating to Canada. He discusses his sense of being protected in Theresienstadt (he was removed from transports twice), and sharing his experiences with his children.

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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