Hal and Robyn Klein collection

Overview

Collection Summary

This collection consists of two metal signs posted by the Jewish Council in the Łódź Ghetto. One is for the Statistical Department and the other is for the two white enameled metal signs with black text: One is from "Der Aelteste der Juden in Litzmannstadt / Zentral-Einkaufsstelle" [Main Purchasing Agency of the Łódź ghetto Jewish Council]; Łódź, Poland; dated 1944; in German The other sign (accreted to the collection in 2016) reads "Der Aelteste Der Juden / in Litzmannstadt / Statische Abteilung"

Provenance

These signs were purchased by Hal and Robyn Klein (the first sign was purchased from the Regency-Superior Auction House) and donated to the USHMM in 2015 and in 2016.