Overview
- Interview Summary
- Hyman Robert Levitan discusses his experience as a World War II veteran who became the captain of the SS Ben Hecht that illegally transported a group of refugees, mainly Holocaust survivors, to Palestine in 1947.
- Interviewee
- Hyman R. Levitan
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Barbara Randall
Physical Details
- Language
- English
- Extent
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1 videocassette (VHS) : sound, color ; 1/2 in..
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
- Conditions on Use
- Restrictions on use. Donor retains copyright. Third party use requests must be submitted to the donor.
- Copyright Holder
- Ms. Barbara Randall
Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Men--Personal narratives.
- Geographic Name
- Palestine--Emigration and immigration.
- Personal Name
- Levitan, Hyman Robert. Hecht, Ben, 1893-1964.
- Corporate Name
- SS Ben Hecht (Ship)
Administrative Notes
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- Barbara Randall donated the oral history interview with Hyman Robert (Bob) Levitan to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in September 2010.
- Special Collection
-
The Jeff and Toby Herr Oral History Archive
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- 2023-11-16 09:37:17
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Consists of documents, newspaper clippings, photographs, and an oral history related to Hyman Robert (Bob) Levitan, a World War II veteran who became the captain of the SS Ben Hecht and illegally transported a group of refugees, mainly Holocaust survivors, to Palestine in 1947. The ship was intercepted by British warships and the passengers and crew were imprisoned. The crew was released after six months, while the refugees were eventually allowed into Palestine. The collection includes photographs taken on the ship and in prison, newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, and documents related to Mr. Levitan and the SS Ben Hecht, which was financed by supporters of the Bergson group.
Hyman Robert Levitan collection
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The Hyman Robert Levitan collection consists of documents, newspaper clippings and photographs related to Hyman Robert (Bob) Levitan, a World War II veteran, who became the captain of the SS Ben Hecht and illegally transported a group of refugees, mainly Holocaust survivors, to Palestine in 1947. The ship was intercepted by British warships and the passengers and crew were imprisoned. The crew was released after six months, while the refugees were eventually allowed into Palestine. The collection includes photographs taken on the ship and in prison, newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, and documents related to Bob Levitan and the SS Ben Hecht, which was financed by supporters of the Bergson group.
