Antonius (Tony) Van Achthoven collection
Extent and Medium
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Archival History
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Acquisition
Antonius (Tony) VanAchthoven donated this manuscript, which he wrote for his grandson, Daniel, to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Nov. 1, 2007.
Scope and Content
Consists of one manuscript, 80 pages (with additional copies and articles), written by Antonius (Tony) VanAchthoven as a series of letters to his grandson, Daniel; as well as letters to a scholar named Kellin. In the letters, Mr. VanAchthoven, who is Catholic, describes his memories of growing up during the occupation of the Netherlands, of witnessing antisemitism, and of his immigration to the United States in 1948. Includes copies of photographs, articles, and related documents.
Genre
- Document
- Personal narratives.