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Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:

Monica, circa 1939

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.01.00001
Abstract

Monica sits on a park bench holding the front paws of a dachshund that is sitting on the ground. She moved in with the Loewenstein family after her Jewish mother died as her father was a Nazi. Monica later committed suicide.

Dates: circa 1939

Nicholas Winton, The Power of Good, 2006

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00020
Abstract

Video details the life and rescue mission of Nicholas Winton in 1938. Video includes additional information about some of the Jewish children he saved from Nazi violence. Includes a teachers' guide with extra archival materials and discussion questions.

Dates: 2006

Nine Jewish Faces, c. 1960 - 1979

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Identifier: B362.01.0002.00003
Abstract

This painting is titled Nine Jewish Faces. It is a black, dry brush, watercolor on paper. It measures approximately 24" x 18". In line with his other paintings, Veston did not date the painting, though it can be assumed that it was created while living in Albuquerque--between 1955 and 1980.

Dates: c. 1960 - 1979

Niza Knoll Gallery Exhibit, 2013-2014

 File
Identifier: B333.08.0013.0018
Scope and Contents

File contains exhibit planning notes relating to timeline and tasks, images of paintings, and information on paintings, such as title, dimension, medium and price, for the "Honoring the life and art of Maria Lowenstein" at the Niza Knoll Gallery. An unsigned copy of the exhibit and consignment agreement and the rules and regulations of the gallery as well as printed cards and fliers for the exhibit and a gallery business card are included.

Dates: 2013-2014

"Nuremberg Palace of Justice", 2007

 Item
Identifier: B398.01.00026
Abstract Multi-piece artwork consisting of an encaustic painting on canvas, pair of shoes and wood shelf for shoes. Canvas has black and white image of women sorting through a room strewn with papers; image is of Nuremberg files being organized. Next to the image are multiple lines of Hebrew script carved into the waxed surface. Canvas is surrounded by ash wood frame. Wax makes surface 3-dimensional. Shoes are greenish, brown snake print, peep toe and ankle straps with 3.5-inch heel; they date to...
Dates: 2007

Official Police Emigration Record for Heinrich Loewenstein, 6/5/1939-and 6/8/1939

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Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00010
Abstract Official report filed at the police registration office, Polizeipräsident, in Berlin when Heinrich Loewenstein [Henry Lowenstein] emigrated to England. The form has been filled out by hand and signed by Dr. Max Loewenstein. Dated June 5, 1939, the day Heinrich left Germany, the top of the form gives his former address in Berlin and his destination as London, England. Information columns on the form are filled out for Heinrich and include: surname, first name, marital status, profession,...
Dates: 6/5/1939-and 6/8/1939

Oral Histories, 1984-2021

 Series
Identifier: B452.01
Abstract

This series contains Oral history interviews with members of the Grünfeld/Heimann family who discuss their escape from Nazi Germany and experiences as refugees.

Dates: 1984-2021

Oral Histories, 2011

 Series
Identifier: B453.01
Abstract

Series contains oral history interviews with Holocaust survivors.

Dates: 2011

Oral History Audio-cassette Tapes, 1966-1976

 File
Identifier: B333.08.0014.0002
Scope and Contents

Contains 26 audio-cassettes of oral histories by Maria Lowenstein, most done in the late 1970s. Maria talks about her childhood in Estonia, WWI, WWII, Nazis, finding Henry Lowenstein, Karin Steinberg, and Ingrid Lind. Also, one DVD with 29 mp3 files of the interviews and an Excel index.

Dates: 1966-1976

Oral History Interview with Bernard Sayone, 1982 March 10

 Item
Identifier: B098.16.0011.00014
Abstract

Interview describes Bernard’s life in pre-war Poland, childhood. Experiences in Auschwitz, labor and camp life; drive to survive and for revenge. Feelings toward Israel, Poland and Germany. Discusses his role in educating others of his experiences.

Dates: 1982 March 10