Manes, Philipp (* 16.8.1875)
History
Born 1875 in Elberfeld. Died 1944 in Auschwitz. German fur trader. Organised the Orientation Service in Terezín, along with numerous leisure activities. Manes wrote a factual report about the cultural and social life in Terezín that was published in 2005 under the name "Als ob's ein Leben wär (As If It Were a Life)". Transported to Terezín in July 1942. Transported to Auschwitz in October 1944.