Overview
- Description
- Consists of manuscripts, drafts, original documents and photographs, correspondence, and research material related to the writing of "The Four Sisters," and "In Search of Gustav." The manuscripts were written by Geoffrey Lynfield, ca. 2005-2006. "The Four Sisters' documents the experiences of his wife, Hansi Sternberg Lynfield, and her three sisters, all of whom were deported from their hometown of Munkacs (now Mukacheve), survived Auschwitz and Tannenberg concentration camps, and worked for the Red Cross or UNRRA after the war. "In Search of Gustav" traces the family history of the Lilienfeld family beginning with Gustav Lilienfeld, particularly the family's involvement in the mining industry in South Africa in the nineteenth century. Also includes material related to the research and inquiries regarding publication of the work.
- Date
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inclusive:
1908-2006
bulk: 2003-2006
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Michelle Hiotis
- Collection Creator
- Geoffrey Lynfield
Physical Details
- Language
- English
- Extent
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2 boxes
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- No restrictions on access
- Conditions on Use
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Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Ukraine--Mukacheve. Diamond mines and mining--South Africa.
- Geographic Name
- South Africa--Emigration and immigration.
- Corporate Name
- Birkenau (Concentration camp)
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
-
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- Michelle Hiotis donated this material to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She discovered it after purchasing a house sold by Mr. Lynfield's estate.
- Record last modified:
- 2024-01-25 11:40:07
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