Overview
- Description
- Consists of photographs of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp as well as photographs of the repatriation of survivors. The photographs were taken by William B. Duff, a member of the medical detachment of the 117th Infantry division. Also includes Mr. Duff's medic's armband, as well as a copy of the July 10, 1945 issue of "Army Talks," which discusses Buchenwald, and clippings regarding Mr. Duff's service and the brutality of the SS.
- Date
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1945
Physical Details
- Language
- English
- Genre/Form
- Photographs. Newspaper clippings.
- Extent
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1 armband.
- 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
- Corporate Name
- Buchenwald (Concentration camp)
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- James Duff donated his brother's collection to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on July 26, 2005 with the assistance of Marilyn Sutherland. Mr. Duff passed away in the fall of 2005.
- Record last modified:
- 2024-11-07 08:25:36
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