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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

21 April 1894 | A Polish man, Wojciech Gawrys, was born in Osiek. A farming inspector.

In #Auschwitz from 24 May 1941.
No. 16114
He perished in the camp on 8 August 1941.
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📖 "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

20 April 1921 | A Polish man, Tadeusz Himstedt, was born in Łódź. A student.

In #Auschwitz from 15 August 1940.
No. 2246
He perished in the camp on 6 September 1942.
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🎧/📖 Registration photos in Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/4adWOeJ

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A photo of a teenage boy. His head and shoulders are visible. His hair is nicely combed to the right. His left ear is visible. He is wearing a jacket, shirt and tie.

A photo of a teenage boy. His head and shoulders are visible. His hair is nicely combed to the right. His left ear is visible. He is wearing a jacket, shirt and tie.

A photo of a woman. Her face and shoulders are visible. She has curls on her head.

A photo of a woman. Her face and shoulders are visible. She has curls on her head.

20 April 1928 | A Jewish boy, Yoseph Wacholder, was born in Tel Aviv, British Mandate for Palestine. He lived in Paris.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 7 August 1942 in a transport from Beaune-la-Rolande with his mother Dasza. They were probably murdered after the selection.

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A photo of the face of a young smiling girl. She has a bit messy, dark hair.

A photo of the face of a young smiling girl. She has a bit messy, dark hair.

Four people standing in a line. A man in a suit, two girls in white dresses (the second is standing on a small chair), and a woman in a long evening dress.

Four people standing in a line. A man in a suit, two girls in white dresses (the second is standing on a small chair), and a woman in a long evening dress.

20 April 1933 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Sophia Kaatje van Hasselt, was born in Oosterwolde.

In February 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz together with her parents Simon and Geertje, and her older sister Hermi. None of them survived.

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A portrait ID photo of a young woman. SHe has dark hair covering her ears. She is wearing a simple blouse with a collar. Her hand-written signature is visible in the middle of the photo.

A portrait ID photo of a young woman. SHe has dark hair covering her ears. She is wearing a simple blouse with a collar. Her hand-written signature is visible in the middle of the photo.

A portrait ID photo o of woman. Her face is visible. Her shoulders are covered with some fur collar or scarf. She is wearing a dark hat. Her hand-written signature is visible.

A portrait ID photo o of woman. Her face is visible. Her shoulders are covered with some fur collar or scarf. She is wearing a dark hat. Her hand-written signature is visible.

20 April 1926 | A Czech Jewish woman, Mariana Brodová, was born in Prague.

In #Theresienstadt Ghetto from 10 December 1941.
Deported to #Auschwitz on 28 October 1944 together with her mother Terezie.
They both did not survive.

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A blured photo. A young girl is visible. She is wearing a blouse. She has quite long blond hair.

A blured photo. A young girl is visible. She is wearing a blouse. She has quite long blond hair.

20 April 1937 | A French Jewish boy, Bernard Kolerstein, was born in Nancy.

In November 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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▶ Video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU

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A portrait photo of a boy. His face and shoulders can be seen in an oval fuzzy frame. His hair is very short. He is wearing a shirt with a rather wide collar unbuttoned at the neck.

A portrait photo of a boy. His face and shoulders can be seen in an oval fuzzy frame. His hair is very short. He is wearing a shirt with a rather wide collar unbuttoned at the neck.

20 April 1929 | A Polish Jew, Michał Lask, was born in Będzin.

On 24 June 1943 he was deported from the ghetto in Będzin and was murdered in a gas chamber in #Auschwitz.
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▶ A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

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A photograph of a young boy's face and shoulders. His hair is short - two strands fall on his forehead. The photo is very blurry. You can see that he is wearing dark clothing. Behind him the outline of some building or fence is visible.

A photograph of a young boy's face and shoulders. His hair is short - two strands fall on his forehead. The photo is very blurry. You can see that he is wearing dark clothing. Behind him the outline of some building or fence is visible.

19 April 1935 | A French Jewish boy, Bernard Nugelman, was born in Paris.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 21 August 1942 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from Drancy. He was among 817 people murdered in gas chambers after the selection.

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

19 April 1902 | A Polish man, Rudolf Rosner, was born in Bielsko. A Catholic priest.

In #Auschwitz from 8 January 1942.
No. 25319
He perished in the camp on 15 March 1942.
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Learn about the fate of Christian clergy & religious life in the camp: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_18_duchowienstwo/

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

19 April 1882 | A Czech Jew, Moritz Blonsky, was born in Moravská Ostrava. A tailor.

In #Auschwitz from 21 November 1941.
No. 23130
He perished in the camp on 3 December 1941.
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📖 Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

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Photo of the side of an old car. The front open window shows the face of a man and a woman. In the rear window, a young boy's head can be seen from behind the open window.

Photo of the side of an old car. The front open window shows the face of a man and a woman. In the rear window, a young boy's head can be seen from behind the open window.

19 April 1926 | A Dutch Jew, Joseph Olman, was born in #Rotterdam.

In February 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz with his parents (in the picture): Eliazar Israel and Cornelia. They were murdered in a gas chamber.

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19 April 1943 | Groups of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto began the uprising against Germans. Their heroic battle lasted 27 days.

Today we remember the bravery & sacrifice of people who chose to resist against impossible odds to die in dignity & save the human spirit.

More: https://t.co/OoVGtqwWPu

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An elderly man in a suit - Auschwitz survivor Kazimierz Smoleń. Behind him you can see the large eyes from the Auschwitz Museum logo and the inscription Auschwitz-Birkenau.

An elderly man in a suit - Auschwitz survivor Kazimierz Smoleń. Behind him you can see the large eyes from the Auschwitz Museum logo and the inscription Auschwitz-Birkenau.

19 April 1920 | A Pole, Kazimierz Smoleń, was born in Chorzów Stary. Arrested for resistance activity in Chorzów area.

In #Auschwitz from 6 July 1940.
No. 1327
After the war a co-founder & long-time director of the Auschwitz Muzeum
He passed away in 2012.
https://bit.ly/3OftCf8

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Studio photograph. An older man dressed in a suit stands leaning with his elbow against a cabinet. In the background are patterns of flowers.

Studio photograph. An older man dressed in a suit stands leaning with his elbow against a cabinet. In the background are patterns of flowers.

19 April 1874 | A Dutch Jew, David Wessel, was born in Rotterdam.

In October 1942 he was deported from #Westerbork to #Auschwitz. After the selection he was murdered in a gas chamber.
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📖 Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/

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A photo of the face of a young girl. She has curly hair and a slightly open mouth. You can see a semi-circular collar of her blouse.

A photo of the face of a young girl. She has curly hair and a slightly open mouth. You can see a semi-circular collar of her blouse.

19 April 1926 | A German Jewish girl, Gretl Sonnenberger, was born in Schweinfurt.

In 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs

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A portrait photo of a mature man in a nice suit and a vest. He is smiling.

A portrait photo of a mature man in a nice suit and a vest. He is smiling.

19 April 1890 | A Czech Jew, Karel Eben, was born in Prague.

In the #Theresienstadt ghetto from 27 July 1942.
Arrived at #Auschwitz on 28 October 1942 in a transport of 1867 Jews. Murdered in a gas chamber after selection.

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

18 April 1914 | A Polish Jew, Hermann Kleinmüntz, was born in Krakow. A hairdresser.

In #Auschwitz from 3 April 1942.
No. 28798
He perished in the camp on 30 June 1942.
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🎧/📖 Our podcast talks about the situation of Polish & Jewish prisoners in the camp: https://bit.ly/46t6L5w

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A fragemtn of a mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed(front with bare head). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A fragemtn of a mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed(front with bare head). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

18 April 1907 | A Frenchman, Lucien Bellet, was born in Sotteville-lès-Rouen. A metal turner.

In #Auschwitz from 8 July 1942.
No. 45224
He perished in the camp on 1 November 1942.

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Young boy photographed behind a table Writing something with a pen on a piece of paper. A lamp shines next to him, casting a strong light on the biruko. The silhouette remains in shadow. The boy has short dark hair. He is wearing a sweater.

Young boy photographed behind a table Writing something with a pen on a piece of paper. A lamp shines next to him, casting a strong light on the biruko. The silhouette remains in shadow. The boy has short dark hair. He is wearing a sweater.

18 April 1919 | A German Jew, Bernhard Silberberg, was born in Berlin.

Deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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🎧/📖 The development of the mass murder infrastructure at Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/46ryjrT

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Photo of a young girl on a solid background. She can be seen from the waist up. The girl is wearing a dress with buff short sleeves. Her hair is neatly styled - the curls fall to the right side of her head and almost reach her shoulders. She is smiling tightly, exposing her upper teeth.

Photo of a young girl on a solid background. She can be seen from the waist up. The girl is wearing a dress with buff short sleeves. Her hair is neatly styled - the curls fall to the right side of her head and almost reach her shoulders. She is smiling tightly, exposing her upper teeth.

18 April 1932 | A Czech Jewish girl, Doris Kindlerová, was born in Prague.

In #Theresienstadt Ghetto from 17 December 1942.
Deported to #Auschwitz on 18 May 1944. Registered in the Theresienstadt family camp in Birkenau. She did not survive.

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

18 April 1882 | A Polish man, Jan Mucha, was born in Wolica. A carpenter.

In #Auschwitz from 20 October 1942.
No. 68813
He perished in the camp on 1 December 1942.
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📖 "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

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An ID portrait photo of a woman. She has hair falling to her neck in the back. She is wearing a simple buttoned shirt. Some stamps are visible on the right.

An ID portrait photo of a woman. She has hair falling to her neck in the back. She is wearing a simple buttoned shirt. Some stamps are visible on the right.

18 April 1899 | A Polish Jewish woman, Hinda Elberg, was born in Łęczyca. She emigrated to Belgium.

In November 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz from Mechelen. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz:
📖 https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
🎧 https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

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A photo of an old man with long beard, round-framed glasses and a hat. He is wearing a suit.

A photo of an old man with long beard, round-framed glasses and a hat. He is wearing a suit.

18 April 1870 | A Jewish man, Salamon Kornbaum, was born. During the war he lived in Sighetu Marmației / Máramarossziget.

In May 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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▶ The ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

18 April 1914 | A Polish Jew, Pinkwas Ledermann, was born. A tailor.

In #Auschwitz from 30 January 1942.
No. 26220
He perished in the camp 22 March 1942.
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📖 Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

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A portrait photo of a woman. You can see her face and shoulders. She has a wide smile and is looking directly into the camera. She has hair reaching behind her years. The shirt is buttoned up with two large buttons.

A portrait photo of a woman. You can see her face and shoulders. She has a wide smile and is looking directly into the camera. She has hair reaching behind her years. The shirt is buttoned up with two large buttons.

17 April 1927 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Dollij Hertz, was born in Amsterdam.

In November 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. Most probably she was murdered in a gas chamber after selection.
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📖 Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/

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A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

17 April 1917 | Pole Tadeusz Chmura was born in Chicago.

In #Auschwitz from 17 August 1942.
No. 59518
Fate unknown.

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A boy in shorts and t-shirt riding a bicycle with two extra wheels. He was photographed outside - some plants are visible in the background.

A boy in shorts and t-shirt riding a bicycle with two extra wheels. He was photographed outside - some plants are visible in the background.

17 April 1937 | A Romanian Jewish boy, Itzchak Lettich, was born in Chernivtsi. He emigrated to France.

In September 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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▶ Video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU

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17 April 1883 | A German Jew, Isaak Moses Pezon, was born in Linden. A cantor. He emigrated to The Netherlands.

In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz with his wife Helena. They were both murdered in a gas chamber.

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An ID photo of a man in SS uniform - Maximilian Grabner.

An ID photo of a man in SS uniform - Maximilian Grabner.

17 April 1941 | The head of Political Department (camp Gestapo) at KL #Auschwitz SS-Untersturmführer Maximilian Grabner informed Gestapo office in Posen (Poznań) that urn with ashes of Polish prisoners who died in KL Auschwitz will no longer be sent to families or cemeteries.

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"On Auschwitz" (7): the fate of Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz
"On Auschwitz" (7): the fate of Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz YouTube video by Auschwitz Memorial / Miejsce Pamięci Auschwitz

17 April 1936 | An Austrian Roma girl, Olga Baranyai, was born.

In #Zigeunerlager in #Auschwitz II-Birkenau from 16 April 1943.
No. Z-6808
She perished in the camp on 14 May 1943.
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The fate of the Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz:
🎧 Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pIRyEJ
📖 Lesson: https://bit.ly/44EVuxY

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