Copy affidavits and other papers re conditions at Auschwitz

Identifier
WL1624
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 71025
Dates
1 Jan 1940 - 31 Jan 1949
Level of Description
Collection
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Acquisition

Copy papers re ‘Allies in Auschwitz’- 2 folders

Donated November 2009

Donor: Duncan Little

Scope and Content

This collection of copy papers was created by Duncan Little whilst researching his book, "Allies in Auschwitz: The Untold Story of British POWs Held Captive in the Nazis' Most Infamous Death Camp, Clairview Books, 2009.

The collection consists mostly of copy authenticated affidavits of former British serviceman who had also been Auschwitz inmates. In addition there are notes about other inmates' experiences, the originals of which are held in private collections; transcript interview with a former inmate and affidavits from those accused of war crimes.

Note that items 1624/37-38 were added later by the depositior, originally from Brian Bishop, former POW at E715 Auschwitz.

System of Arrangement

The original order has been retained.

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Related Units of Description

  • The originals are mostly at the National Archives or the Imperial War Museum.

Subjects

  • Auschwitz main camp (concentration camp)
  • Prisoners of war
  • Personal narratives
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