Overview
- Description
- The collection consists of studio portraits of the family of David Liss, originally of Poland, including his wife Julia, son Henryk, and daughter Niusienka, all of whom perished at Auschwitz in 1944. Also included an identification photograph of David used for his post-war American passport.
- Date
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inclusive:
1939-1976
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Anne Blaustein
- Collection Creator
- David Liss
- Biography
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David and Julia Liss lived in Poland with their two children, Niusienka and Henryk, before the German invasion. They were deported to Auschwitz concentration camp, and Julia, Niusienka, and Henryk were killed there on Aug. 31, 1944. David Liss survived and immigrated to the United States in 1948. He operated a sweater factory in New Jersey until Oct. 1981 when he immigrated to Israel. He died in Israel on Oct. 10, 1982.
Physical Details
- Language
- English
- Genre/Form
- Portrait photographs. Identification photographs.
- Extent
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1 folder
Rights & 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.
Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Jews--Poland.
- Personal Name
- Liss, David. Liss, Julia. Liss, Henryk. Liss, Niusienka.
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum by Anne Blaustein in 1991.
- Record last modified:
- 2024-03-20 07:22:46
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