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A Holocaust Mystery Finds Some Answers

Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:04 PM EDT
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Arthur Max, Associated Press
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<p>This photograph provided by The National Center for Jewish Cultural Arts shows a drawing by Polish artist Michael Porulski of the body of a man at a Nazi concentration camp. The image is the last in a thick leather-bound album with 30 ink-and-watercolor drawings that convey the brutality of Dachau. (AP Photo/Center for Jewish Cultural Arts)</p>

This photograph provided by The National Center for Jewish Cultural Arts shows a drawing by Polish artist Michael Porulski of the body of a man at a Nazi concentration camp. The image is the last in a thick leather-bound album with 30 ink-and-watercolor drawings that convey the brutality of Dachau. (AP Photo/Center for Jewish Cultural Arts)

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This is an extraordinary story that becomes more and more compelling from day to day. At this point we have more questions than answers and we are looking for help to locate certain individuals, primarily the American officers who ran the Dachau Camp for the 2 years post war. In particular, we are looking for information about Lieutenant Frank J. O'Reilly, last known location - NY State
Avi Hoffman
Executive Director
National Center for Jewish Cultural Arts

  • 1 vote
Reply#1 - Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:16 PM EDT
Peter Tedeschi

The story is indeed extraordinary. And what's most extraordinary is the quality of and emotion behind each of the album's drawings. As we continue to unlock each door to the mystery of how they came to be, we move closer toward truly understanding the witness these drawings bear. American officers, fellow artists from that time, as well as former Polish prisoners may indeed be able to provide information.
Peter Tedeschi
Producer/Writer
The Dachau Album Project

  • 2 votes
Reply#2 - Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:01 PM EDT
Peter Librach

This incredible story is finally seeing the light of day it so richly deserves. There is still much that is unknown to us, but with help from any of you out there who have pertinent information we will be able to fill in the holes. It is amazing to think that sixty two years after the fact this kind of artifact can surface. Who knows what other treasures may still be unfound.
Peter Librach
Associate Executive Director
The National Center for Jewish Cultural Arts

  • 2 votes
Reply#3 - Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:24 PM EDT
Frannie Sheridan

A profound discovery of priceless historical work.

  • 2 votes
Reply#4 - Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:05 PM EDT
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Jan C. Lederman, Ph.D.

Having seen the album, I attest first hand to its significance. When I first saw the photographs, I was reminded of my own family albums of 55 years ago - those small square black & white photos attached to dark paper, 6 or 8 on a page; however one immediately recognizes these are not ordinary family photos, but rather a silent depiction of the worst depravity in the history of humanity. That an artist, with water color, was able to transfer these images onto paper further amplifies the scars on our collective soul. Thank you Avi for helping bring this to the world, empowering us to witness that which remains truly incomprehensible...

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Reply#6 - Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:45 PM EDT
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