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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Volume 15b
Hyman Gutman
What I remember
as a Survivor
published by the
Concordia University Chair in Canadian Jewish Studies
Copyright �
Hyman Gutman, 2001
In memory of
my lost family during the Holocaust.
For my son Aron, daughter-in-law Bobbi, and
granddaughters Shana and Raila, to learn about my past.
Key Words
Radom, Poland; Otrowiec, Poland; Hashomer Hatzair;
Left Poalei Zion; Radom Ghetto; Szkolna, munitions plant; Hessenthal
concentration camp; Dr. Mengele; Tomaszow-Mazowieck (Tomoshoov-Mazovietzk);
Vaihingen-Enz concentration camp; Feldafing, Displaced Persons camp;
Allach-Dachau camp; Mittenwald; H. Leivik, Yiddish poet; J.I.A.S.;
Montreal, Canada; Holocaust Remembrance Committee.Key Words
Abstract
Narrative
begins with a detailed family history, including their customs and
religious practices. Joins the Zionist youth movement, Hashomer
Hatzair, and participates in their activities. Is apprenticed to
tailor. Describes the effects of the world-wide Depression. At the
outbreak of the war and the German occupation of Radom, Judenrat
and Jewish police forces are set up. He and his brother work for
SS as tailor and carpenter. Describes work conditions and relations
with SS. Eight days march to Tomaszow-Mazowieck. Transported to
Auschwitz. Shipped to Vaihingen-Enz, a German concentration camp,
near Stuttgart. Later sent to Hessenthal where he worked building
airplane runways. Evacuated to Allach-Dachau. Liberated on April
30, 1945 and came to Feldafing, a displaced persons camp. Together
with brother decides to join the Bricha organized to bring survivors
to Palestine. Travels to Italy but decides to return to his family
in D.P. camp in Mittenwald. Tells of his marriage and family. Decides
to emigrate to Canada, and arrives at Halifax in 1948. Circumstances
of new immigrants in Montreal. Participates in Radomer Society,
a mutual-aid organization consisting of former residents of Radom.
Attends college courses and participates in the planning for the
Annual Holocaust Remembrance evening.
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