Dr. Arthur Kessler collection

Identifier: irn688859
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn688859

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by David Kessler, the son of Dr. Arthur Kessler.

Scope and Content

The collection documents the Holocaust experiences of Dr. Arthur Kessler, originally of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi, Ukraine), including his imprisonment in the Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria and his efforts to treat and manage an outbreak of paralysis of fellow prisoners due to consumption of Lathyrus sativus. Included are artifacts, objects gifted to him, biographical materials, correspondence, research notes and samples related to Lathyrism, written testimony, writings, and a small amount of photographs. Also included is his unpublished memoir Ein Arzt im Lager (A Camp Physician).

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Dr. Arthur Kessler papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn699603
- English
- 1922-1947
- box oversize folders 1 2
- Updated 8 months ago
The collection documents the Holocaust experiences of Dr. Arthur Kessler, originally of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi, Ukraine), including his imprisonment in the Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria and his efforts to treat and manage an outbreak of paralysis of fellow prisoners due to consumption of Lathyrus sativus. Included are biographical materials, correspondence, research notes on Lathyrism, written testimony, writings, and a small amount of photographs. Also included is his unpublished memoir Ein Arzt im Lager (A Camp Physician). Biographical materials include birth certificates, ...
Star of David badge
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn699604
- English
- overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Blank yellow cloth Star of David badge
Miniature book of sketches made by camp prisoners for Dr. Arthur Kessler
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn706958
- English
- 1943
- overall: Height: 1.130 inches (2.87 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Miniature, handmade sketchbook of ink and watercolor sketches created by several prisoners in Vapniarka concentration camp and gifted to Dr. Arthur Kessler in 1943. The images depict scenes of daily prisoner life in the concentration camp. Dr. Kessler was a fellow inmate, and was given “The Little Book” by the prisoners, many of whom he treated while managing a 30-person medical department at the camp. In late 1942, he treated fellow prisoners who had gone on a hunger strike because of their reactions, including paralysis, to eating a toxic fodder pea, Lathyrus sativus. Following the war, D...
Charms made by Vapniarka prisoners
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn706960
- English
- a: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm) b: Height: 1.130 inches (2.87 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) c: Height: 0.810 inches (2.057 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Handmade charms given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The charms (a handmade metal bucket and crutch on a fabric chain, plus an additional crutch), were made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
Metal plaque made by Vapniarka prisoners
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn706991
- English
- overall: Height: 1.880 inches (4.775 cm) | Width: 2.440 inches (6.198 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Handmade metal plaque with yarn loop for hanging, given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The plaque was made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
Bracelet made by Vapniarka prisoners
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707011
- English
- overall: Height: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm) | Width: 0.560 inches (1.422 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Metal bracelet given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The bracelet was made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
Pin made by Vapniarka prisoners
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707012
- English
- overall: Height: 1.880 inches (4.775 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Pin given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The pin was made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
"V" pendant or charm, made by Vapniarka prisoners
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707013
- English
- overall: Height: 0.810 inches (2.057 cm) | Width: 0.440 inches (1.118 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Pendant or charm with the letter "V" given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The pendant was made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
Chain with pendant or charm, made by Vapniarka prisoners
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707014
- English
- a: Height: 2.130 inches (5.41 cm) | Width: 0.630 inches (1.6 cm) b: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 0.130 inches (0.33 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Chain with pendant or charm given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The pendant was made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
Portfolio cover for series of drawings and sketches
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707020
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.380 inches (33.985 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707021
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707022
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707023
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707024
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707025
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707027
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707028
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707030
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707031
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.
Drawing with original sketch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn707032
- English
- overall: Height: 9.630 inches (24.46 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
One of a portfolio of drawings by Leibel and Ilie, along with the original sketches by Dr. Arthur Kessler. Dr. Kessler commissioned the drawings based on his sketches.