Capt. Guthrie J. Smith liberation collection
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Overview
- Description
- The collection consists of 15 photographs, taken by Capt. Guthrie J. Smith, of the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, as well as photographs of his fellow soldiers in the United States Army. Also included is a copy of his memoir, entitled "Dachau Concentration Camp," by Capt. Smith, in which he details a brief history of the camp and his experiences in the United States Army and as a liberator. The memoir contains copies of documents and photographs.
- Date
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inclusive:
1944-1945
- Collection Creator
- Guthrie Smith
- Biography
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Guthrie J. Smith was inducted into the United States Army on March 30, 1943 and received a battlefield commission as 2nd Lieutenant on January 25, 1945. He served in the 100th counterintelligence corps of the 100th infantry division of the 7th Army. He later rose to the rank of captain. Guthrie was among the American soldiers who liberated the Dachau concentration camp in April 1945. After he was discharged, Guthrie became involved with local politics in Fayette, Alabama.
Physical Details
- Language
- English
- Genre/Form
- Personal narratives. Photographs.
- Extent
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1 folder
- System of Arrangement
- The collection is arranged as a single series.
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
- Geographic Name
- Geislingen an der Steige (Germany) Dachau (Germany)
- Personal Name
- Smith, Guthrie J.
- Corporate Name
- Dachau (Concentration camp) United States. Army
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- Captain Guthrie Smith donated his collection to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Aug. 9, 2004.
- Record last modified:
- 2023-08-25 18:01:53
- This page:
- http://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn515585
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