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Death march

Document | Accession Number: 1991.A.0079 | RG Number: RG-02.039

Consists of a copy of "Death March: April 14, 1945-April 24, 1945," written by Benno Fischer in June 1945. The testimony describes Fischer's experiences as a prisoner of Flossenbürg, his forced labor in an airplane factory, and his participation in a death march through Bavaria.

Subtitle
April 14, 1945-April 24, 1945
Date
creation:  1945
Genre/Form
Personal narratives.
Extent
1 folder

About This Document

Document Creator
Benno Fischer
Biography
Benno Fischer was born in Poland on 13 June 1914. He is a survivor of Flossenbürg and a 10-day death march through Bavaria. Fischer later immigrated to the United States and settled in Los Angeles, California.

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Holder of Originals
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
"Death March.." was written by Benno Fischer in June 1945. A copy was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives in Aug. 1991 via Linda Kuzmack of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Oral History branch. A copy was retained in the files of that branch.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
Conditions on Use
The donor, source institution, or a third party has asserted copyright over some or all of these material(s). The Museum does not own the copyright for the material and does not have authority to authorize use. For permission, please contact the rights holder(s).

Copyright Holder
Benno Fischer
 
Record last modified: 2023-02-24 13:59:30
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