Prewar Pacanow and Aleksandrów, Poland

Identifier
irn722673
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2021.89
  • RG-60.7170
Dates
1 Jan 1934 - 31 Dec 1934
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • Abraham Hershkowitz (Camera Operator)
  • Museum of Jewish Heritage

Biographical History

Abraham (Abe) Hershkowitz was an active member and organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers union in the 1930s. He was also a journalist, writing in Yiddish for the Forward and contributing to the union magazine.

Scope and Content

Home movies taken by Abraham (Abe) Hershkowitz while visiting family in Pacanow and Aleksandrów, Poland in 1934 including local villagers, street scenes in Pacanow, family members, water carrier, children's home, and a market.

Subjects

  • JEWISH LIFE (PRE-WAR)
  • POLAND
  • JEWS
  • VILLAGES
  • MARKETS
  • CHILDREN (JEWISH)
  • FAMILIES

Places

  • Pacanow, Poland
  • Aleksandrów, Poland

Genre

  • Amateur.
  • Film
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