Buchenwald
Plates
Prisoners used all kinds of containers to eat, from bowls to plates. Since these two plates have a clear indication of the Jewish culture, they were used by Jewish prisoners. Some prisoners had nothing and most likely starved to death. They were saved by a local called Diepold and kept in his family as war relics since then.
· Donated by the Apfel family
Magnifying Glass
This magnifying glass was found buried close to one of the buildings. Some of the prisoners liberated from the camp claimed it belonged to a Polish educator known as Blazej. Apparently, he was executed after being accused of being part of the underground resistance in Buchenwald. His magnifying glass was taken by a friend called Akiva, who survived.
· Donated anonymously
Oil Lamp Shade
It’s unclear what this oil lamp shade was used for because it was found buried close to one of the buildings. Since prisoners had no official access to such things, it’s believed it was stolen by a prisoner and hidden just in case they might need it later. It was saved by a local named Egbert and kept in the family as a war relic.
· Donated by the Apfel family
Many More Items
Our collection has countless other items to display. We are currently in the process of saving donations to open a physical museum, so we can display the entire collection. Any donation through the button below will be greatly appreciated and can help us preserve the memory of the Holocaust alive. Thank you.