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Holocaust survivors

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Bio/Hist: Here are entered works on persons who survived the Holocaust of 1939-1945, with emphasis on their lives since 1945. Works on persons who died during the Holocaust of 1939-1945 are entered under Holocaust victims. Works consisting of personal accounts of the Jewish Holocaust are entered under Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Personal narratives.

Found in 163 Collections and/or Records:

Paula Burger, 2006

 Item — Object B398.01.00019: Series B398.01 [Barcode: U186023282532]
Identifier: B398.01.00019
Abstract

Framed drawing of Paula Burger by artist Deborah Howard. Drawing is in black and white, she wears a light collared shirt. Paula Burger is looking towards the viewer.

Dates: 2006

Portfolio of Study Sketches, circa 2003-2008

 File
Identifier: B398.02.0025.0005
Abstract

Portfolio of sketches, artists’' preparatory studies, for the portrait project. These sketches were done during the interview the artist conducted with the participant.

Dates: circa 2003-2008

Post Office Telegram, 6/10/1947-and 6/12/1947

 Item
Identifier: B333.06.0001.0006.00010
Abstract

Telegram from Ingrid Lind Weddell to Henry Loewenstein before his departure from England to the United States. The message reads, "Henry Loewenstein Church Farm, Whipsnade DP., Good journey love to family, Ingrid." Post office stamp dated June 10, 1947, Dunstable, Beds, England. Delivery information printed by hand on the top of the telegram including date, June 12, 1947, and time, 5:30 p.m. Bath.

Dates: 6/10/1947-and 6/12/1947

Prints of Portraits, circa 2008

 File
Identifier: B398.02.0025.0004
Abstract

Multiple copies of prints of the original drawings in the "Child Survivors of the Holocaust" exhibit.

Dates: circa 2008

Prints of Portraits at Yad Vashem, circa 2004

 File
Identifier: B398.02.0025.0003
Abstract

Multiple copies of prints for the four portraits that were donated to the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem: Edith Stern, Arthur Stern, Pessia Kant and Sarah Kopyto-Hollinger. Also a compact disc with digital copies of images.

Dates: circa 2004

Radiogram, 1946 July 24

 Item
Identifier: B333.06.0001.0006.00013
Abstract

Radiogram from Henry Lowenstein to his family on the SS Marine Perch during their crossing to the United States. The message reads: "AONY DE GKV - RELAYED VIA ANBM, WHIPSNADE NR1 10 21 1253, STEINBERG SS MARINE PERCH/ GLV VIA ANBM, LOVE AND ALL THE BEST - HENRY."

Dates: 1946 July 24

Richard Simon, 2003

 Item — Object B398.01.00002: Series B398.01 [Barcode: U186023282304]
Identifier: B398.01.00002
Abstract

Framed drawing of Richard Simon by artist Deborah Howard. Drawing is largely black and white with light brown accents through his hair. Richard Simon is looking directly at the viewer.

Dates: 2003

"Right Brain, Left Brain", circa 2008

 Item — Object B398.01.00027: Series B398.01 [Barcode: U186023282786]
Identifier: B398.01.00027
Abstract

Encaustic painting on canvas in reds, oranges, golds, blues and purples surrounded by ash wood frame. Canvas has black and white image of Maurice Blik and a reverse transfer of the image adjacent. Image is a photocopy of Deborah Howard’s print, B398.01.00017. Wax makes surface 3-dimensional and has nails embedded in it. Tally marks carved into wax and images of the Star of David and a moth visible in the wax (artist uses moths to symbolize Jews in her work).

Dates: circa 2008

Rosa and Juda Gelber, 1952 - 1970

 File
Identifier: B111.04.0004.0018
Abstract

This folder contains documents and photos related to Juda and Rosa Gelber. This includes: two reciepts with Yiddish on the back, two applications for social security account numbers for Rosa and Juda, two empty envelopes, 39 photographs, and various correspondence--some of it dated.

Dates: 1952 - 1970

Rosen And Sladek Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B292
Abstract Russian Jewish immigrants Samuel Castille and Zelda Goldberg Rosen settled on Denver's west side and raised 13 children. Their daughter Clara Rosen married Joseph Rosen and they had four children including Selma Rosen who married Osi Sladek. Joseph Rosen began selling newspapers in Denver at the age of seven, starting out as a helper for his future brothers-in-law Max and Al Rosen. Hyman Rosen was born in Denver in 1916, the third youngest of the 13 children of Samuel and Zelda Rosen. He...
Dates: 1960-2015