Omar W. Holocaust testimony

Identifier
HVT 2335
Language of Description
English
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Abstract

Videotape testimony of Omar W., who served as an officer in the United States Army during World War II. He recalls his unit's arrival at Dachau shortly after its liberation; boxcars filled with corpses; emaciated prisoners; rooms full of bodies stacked like wood; and crematoria. Mr. W. recounts serving for three months as commander of a displaced persons camp near Salzburg, Austria and discusses his thoughts on hatred between peoples and the importance of his providing eyewitness proof of the Holocaust.

Extent and Medium

2 videocassettes

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.

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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