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Anker, Dorothy (1913-2007): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN61

Scope and Contents

Anker, retired owner of a Springfield photo studio, recalls her life in Germany prior to WWII, conditions for Jewish people in the 30s, memories of Crystal Night, and the effects of Nazi government policies on her family and their business. She also discusses her training in photography prior to the war, emigration to England and to America, arrival in Springfield, operation of a photo studio, and involvement in the Springfield community.

4 tapes, 360 min., 96 pp. Interview by Josephine B. Saner, 1979 OPEN

Dates

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Extent

5.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,903

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
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Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
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