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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2h

15 October 1904 | A Polish Jew, Abram Godik, was born in Warsaw. A worker.

In #Auschwitz from 18 May 1942.
No. 35702
He perished in the camp on 14 August 1942.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 5h

15 October 1930 | Czech Jewish girl, Gertrud Gunst, was born in Prague. In March 1939 she emigrated to Norway.

She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA

A young girl in white blows with some patters and curly hait. She is photographed somewhere outside - some. blured buildings in the background.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 8h

15 October 1910 | A Czech Jewish woman, Hildegarda Nettlová, was born in Prague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 4 October 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz

Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

Vintage portrait of a woman, smiling, in a white dress with a necklace.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 11h

14 October 1940 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Mirjam Lewkowicz, was born in Gouda.

In September 1943, she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

Vintage black and white photo of a young girl with large eyes and curly hair, wearing a patterned bib over a dark shirt.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 14h

14 October 1922 | A Polish woman, Helena Panek, was born in Dąbrowa Tarnowska.

In #Auschwitz from 27 April 1942.
No. 6892
She was evacuated to KL Ravensbrück and liberated there.
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Women at Auschwitz

Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 17h

14 October 1938 | A French Jewish boy, Serge Max Borstcher, was born in Paris.

In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and after the selection murdered in a gas chamber.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU

Vintage black and white photo of a young child seated on a wicker chair, holding a stuffed toy lamb.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 19h

14 October 1913 | Pole Józef Garlinski was born in Kyiv. A lawyer. He served in the counterintelligence of the Home Army.

In #Auschwitz from May 13, 1943.
No. 121421
Transferred to KL Neuengamme. He survived.
Author of "Auschwitz Fighting" about the resistance in Auschwitz.

Black and white portrait of a man in a white shirt and polka dot tie, looking to the side.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 20h

14 October 1914 | A Hungarian Jewish woman, Lydia Barta, was born.

In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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Watch our webinar about deportations of Jews from Hungary to Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/M42znxofU5Q

Close-up of w young woman smiling, wearing earrings and a hair accessory.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 22h

14 October 1943 | At 15.30 prisoners of the German extermination center at #Sobibor began a revolt. Most of the SS guards were killed. Around 300 prisoners managed to escape, some 50 of them survived the war.

Learn more: https://t.co/YxFnsWN4lI

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 23h

14 October 1919 | A Pole, Lucjan Sikora, was born in Końskowola.

In #Auschwitz from 30 July 1941.
No. 19596
He perished in the camp on 14 March 1942.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

14 October 1897 | An Italian Jew, Settimio Sciunnach, was born in Rome.

In #Auschwitz from 10 April 1944.
No. 180115
He perished in the camp on 31 October 1944.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs

Black and white portrait of a man wearing a fedora and a suit with a tie.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

14 October 1922 | A Dutch Jewish woman, Rosa Labzowski, was born in Zierikzee.

She arrived at #Auschwitz on 2 September 1943 in a transport of 1,004 deported from #Westerbork.
No. 58008
She perished in the camp.
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Women at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

Vintage portrait of a young woman, featuring a close-up view of her face with a slight smile, wearing a dark blouse with a white collar and a decorative tie.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

14 October 1873 | A Czech Jew, Bohumil Fried, was born in Minice.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 December 1943. He did not survive.

Black and white portrait of an older man dressed in a formal suit and tie with a pocket square and lapel pin. The individual has a calm expression and is looking directly at the camera.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

13 October 1915 | A Dutch Jew, Jacob Batavier, was born in Aarlanderveen. A tailor.

In #Auschwitz from 17 November 1943.
No. 163452
He perished in the camp on 31 January 1944.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

Vintage black and white portrait of a man wearing a suit and striped tie.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

13 October 1910 | A Pole, Tadeusz Rumel, was born in Lublin. An engineer.

In #Auschwitz from 18 April 1942.
No. 31276
He perished in the camp on 14 August 1942.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

13 October 1920 | Polish woman Janina Bednarska was born in Będzin.

In #Auschwitz from 1 July 1942.
No. 8129
She perished in the camp on 20 January 1943.
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Women at Auschwitz

Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

13 October 1939 | Dutch Jewish girl, Carla Irene Witteboon, was born in Amsterdam.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from Westerbork in August 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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The ruins of gas chamber & crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

A vintage black-and-white photo of a young girl standing outdoors against a brick wall, looking upwards and placing both hands on their head.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

13 October 1882 | Czech Jew, Jindřich Robitschek, was born in Prague.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 26 October 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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Gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck

Vintage black and white portrait of a man, featuring a close-up view of the person in formal attire.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

New on our YouTube page:

Podcast | "The trial of Rudolf Höss and other SS garrison members of Auschwitz": https://youtu.be/Ir5hQv-NoKY

Follow us on YouTube: youtube.com/auschwitzmemeorial

A historical black-and-white photo showing a group of individuals seated in rows at the Auschwitz trials. Some are taking notes while others listen attentively.

Black and white historical photo of the first commandant of Auschwitz Rudolf Hoess individual in military uniform wearing headphones and sitting at a desk, with another uniformed person in the background.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

13 October 1920 | A Polish Jew, Mozes Beidner, was born in Brzesko. A worker.

In #Auschwitz from 2 April 1942.
No. 28746
He perished in the camp on 18 July 1942.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

13 October 1904 | A Jewish woman, Ajdla Jabłonkiewicz, was born in Sulejów. In 1925 she emigrated to Belgium.

Deported to #Auschwitz from Mechelen with her daughter Sarah on 8 September 1942. They were probably murdered in a gas chamber on 10 September 1942 after selection.

Vintage sepia-toned portrait of a woman looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

13 October 1942 | A French Jewish boy, Jean Stolowicz, was born in Paris.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 October 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from #Drancy. He was among 491 of them murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA

Black and white photo of a young boy wearing a traditional outfit with a detailed collar.

Vintage black and white photo of a young boy, sitting and looking directly at the camera.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

12 October 1940 | Dutch Jew, David Costima, was born in Amsterdam.

In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork. He was murdered in a gas chamber with his elder brother Isaäc.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU

Photo of two boys. Elder is sitting and wearing a dark suit. His baby brother in white clothes is sitting in front of him.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

Watch a short video of the ruins of the gas chamber and crematorium III at the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.

https://youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

Follow us also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/auschwitzmemorial

Ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, showing damaged brick structures and remnants of metal framework.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

12 October 1921 | A Pole, Maksymilian Wolański, was born in Radom. A train conductor.

In #Auschwitz from 25 February 1941.
No. 10490
He perished in the camp on 25 July 1941.

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