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Postwar Plight Of Berlin Jewish Family Sep 1945

Postwar Plight Of Berlin Jewish Family

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

Front: Black and white photograph. A man is on the left side putting on his shoes. Six daughters spread out through the rest of the picture, several helping each other get dressed. One makes the bed. Back:Taped on press release, 'Berlin, Germany ...... An early morning scene in the attic quarters in the Jewish sector of Berlin where the Weber family live, eat and sleep. The father, 54-year-old Alexander Weber, is not a Jew, but he married a Jewess. The look of stark tragedy is clearly marked on his face as he dresses. His wife helped some Jewish friends from …


Interrogation Of Nazi At War’S End May 1945

Interrogation Of Nazi At War’S End

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

White papers with typewritten message.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash:

A testimony from a German political leader through interrogation by the Allies. Here, he describes his actions as a Nazi member of the NSDAP. As a cell leader he claims he conveyed NSDAP ideas to other party members. He claims that he led a clean and honest life, never committing crimes against Jews nor was he present at riots against them. "Crimes happen," he states, "because someone is born a criminal." He asks his interrogators to question other people about his character who have known him since 1933. He …


Former Jewish Quarter In Berlin Jan 1945

Former Jewish Quarter In Berlin

Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection

Front: Image of a woman pulling a cart down Dragoner Street in Berlin flying Allied flags. Verso: Typewritten information about the image and International News Photo stamp.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash:

International News Photos wire photo with following information verso: "This is Dragoner Street, former Jewish Quarter of Berlin. The Nazis cleared all the Jews out of this sector and confiscated their businesses. The street is now decorated with the flags of the Allied nations. (v) 9-25-1945.