Duckwitz, Georg Ferdinand, 1904-1973
Extent and Medium
[39] p.
Envelope 5/87 ; microfilm reel 059 ; Frames 389 - 445
Scope and Content
"Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz (September 29, 1904, Bremen – February 16, 1973) was an attache for Nazi Germany who warned the Danish Jews about their intended deportation during the German Second World War occupation of Denmark in 1943 and arranged for their reception in Sweden. It is estimated that he prevented the deportation of 95% of Denmark's Jews in the resulting rescue of the Danish Jews." -- Wikipedia
Newspaper clippings, bibliographical references and biographical information.
Note(s)
Detailed dates of material: 1955, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1965, 1967-1971, 1973
People
- Duckwitz, Georg Ferdinand, 1904-1973
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