Phil T. Holocaust testimony

Identifier
HVT 0797
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Abstract

Videotape testimony of Phil T., who was born in Berlin, Germany in 1918. He recalls playing soccer for Sportklub Hakoah; traveling internationally with the team, including to Palestine in 1937; expulsion with other Polish Jews (his parents were born in Poland) to Zba?szyn?; an invitation to play soccer in Bielsko-Bia?a; German invasion; traveling to Krako?w, then to Gorlice, his father's hometown; deportation to Dachau, then Mielec; forced labor in an airplane factory for two and a half years; transfer to Flossenbu?rg; a death march through Germany; liberation by United States troops including a rabbi; a two month hospitalization; traveling to Frankfurt; locating a sister in the United States through an American soldier; emigration to join her; and marriage. He discusses the importance of remaining with three friends (including Joseph K.), one of whom died immediately after liberation; continuing to participate in soccer; and serious illnesses later in life.

Extent and Medium

1 videocassette (3/4" u-matic)

Conditions Governing Access

This testimony is open with permission.

Conditions Governing Reproduction

Copyright has been transferred to the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. Use of this testimony requires permission of the Fortunoff Video Archive.

Related Units of Description

  • Associated material: Joseph K. Holocaust testimony (HVT-61), Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, Yale University Library.

Rules and Conventions

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Process Info

  • compiled by Staff of the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies

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