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Portrait of diplomatic rescuer Franz Bischof.

Photograph | Photograph Number: 45659
Portrait of diplomatic rescuer Franz Bischof.

Portrait of diplomatic rescuer Franz Bischof.

Date
Circa 1944 - 1945
Photo Designation
RESCUE MISSIONS -- Diplomatic Rescue -- Hungary: Rescue of Budapest Jewry -- Diplomats/Legations -- Swiss
Photo Credit
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Eric Saul

About This Photograph

Biography
Franz Bischof, vice-consul in charge of Swiss interests in Budapest between 1937 and 1945. In the fall and winter of 1944-1945 he worked together with the Swiss consul, Charles (Carl) Lutz, to rescue Hungarian Jews from arrest and deportation. In addition to distributing protective passes, he personally hid more than 30 Jews.

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Rights and Restrictions

Photo Source
Eric Saul
Copyright: Agency Agreement (No Fees)
Source Record ID: File 21
 
Record last modified: 2003-10-21 00:00:00
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