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Henri Moskow collection

Document | Accession Number: 2012.300.1

Consists of pre-war and post-war (1930's-1950's) documents, photographs, a photograph album, and correspondence pertaining to Henri Moskow and his family. The collection includes pre-war family photographs, documents, and correspondence attesting to his resistance activities in France.

Date
inclusive:  1930-1950
Language
French
English
Extent
6 folders
1 oversize box
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Janine Storch

About This Document

Document Creator
Henri Moskow
Biography
Henri Moskow was born in Paris, France on April 13, 1915. He was drafted into the French Air Force during World War II. Henri was captured and held by the Germans from 1939-1940 in Germany, but escaped and fled back to France. He joined the underground Jewish Resistance Movement and flew Jewish orphans out of occupied France territory. In May 1943, Henri was arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Drancy internment camp. On July 31, 1943 Henri was deported to Auschwitz concentration camp where he later perished.

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Holder of Originals
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Janine Storch (born Tchoudnovsky) donated her cousin's collection (Henri Moskow) to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Janine's mother, Pauline (born Goldman) Tchoudnovsky and Henri's father, Leon Moskow were brother and sister.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
Conditions on Use
Material(s) in this collection may be protected by copyright and/or related rights. You do not require further permission from the Museum to use this material. The user is solely responsible for making a determination as to if and how the material may be used.

 
Record last modified: 2023-05-30 10:26:55
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