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Black-and-white portrait of a girl with a smiling face, looking over her shoulder.

Black-and-white portrait of a girl with a smiling face, looking over her shoulder.

2 March 1925 | A Polish Jewish girl, Jeannette Woda, was born in Siedlce. She lived in Paris.

On 13 July 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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β–Ά Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs

02.03.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

2 March 1942 | A Polish Jew Samuel GrΓΌnhut (no. 25208) who was incarcerated in the camp prison in Block 11 decided to take his own life and hanged himself.

GrΓΌnhut was born in TarnΓ³w on 12 May 1894. He was a glazier.

02.03.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 237    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Vintage photograph of a girl wearing a party hat and a patterned outfit, standing in front of leafy foliage.

Vintage photograph of a girl wearing a party hat and a patterned outfit, standing in front of leafy foliage.

2 March 1933 | A Romanian Jewish girl, Alis Diner, was born in Satu Mare.

In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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β–Ά A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

02.03.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 332    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

2 March 1912 | A Pole, Alojzy Duda, was born in KarvinΓ‘.

In #Auschwitz from 14 December 1942.
No. 83609
He perished in the camp on 23 January 1943.
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πŸ“– "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

02.03.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 288    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

2 March 1903 | A Polish Jew, Icek Meppen, was born in Warsaw.

In #Auschwitz from 12 February 1942.
No. 21543
He perished in the camp five days later.

02.03.2026 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 421    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 1
Vintage sepia-toned portrait of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a dark outfit and a necklace.

Vintage sepia-toned portrait of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a dark outfit and a necklace.

2 March 1912 | A Czech Jewish woman, Marie FinkovΓ‘, was born in BrandΓ½s nad Labem.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 23 October 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz:
πŸ“– https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
🎧 https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

02.03.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 402    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 9
Black and white portrait of a young man wearing a suit jacket and a patterned tie, smiling slightly at the camera. The photo appears aged with some spots and discoloration.

Black and white portrait of a young man wearing a suit jacket and a patterned tie, smiling slightly at the camera. The photo appears aged with some spots and discoloration.

2 March 1924 | German Jew, Hans Werner Stern, was born in Medebach. He went as a refugee to the Netherlands in February 1939.

In #Auschwitz from 17 July 1942
No. 47612
He perished in the camp on 14 August 1942.
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πŸ“– Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

02.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 363    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 5
Black and white portrait of a girl, featuring with a bow in their hair, looking directly at the camera.

Black and white portrait of a girl, featuring with a bow in their hair, looking directly at the camera.

1 March 1932 | Dutch Jewish girl, Ingeborg Engelander, was born in Amsterdam.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in September 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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β–Ά The first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU

01.03.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 514    πŸ” 119    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 7
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

1 March 1918 | A Pole, Karol Kurek, was born in Rajtarowice.

In #Auschwitz from 18 September 1942.
No. 64388
On 1 February 1943, he was transferred to KL Sachsenhausen and liberated there.
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πŸ“– "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

01.03.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 383    πŸ” 72    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
Black and white vintage portrait of a young boy smiling at the camera, wearing a plaid jacket.

Black and white vintage portrait of a young boy smiling at the camera, wearing a plaid jacket.

1 March 1927 | A French Jew, Benjamin Trauger, was born in Paris.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 15 February 1943 in a transport of 1000 Jews deported from Drancy. He did not survive.
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β–Ά A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck

01.03.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 417    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4
Black and white portrait of a young girl with dark, curly hair, wearing a collared dress and looking intensely at the camera.

Black and white portrait of a young girl with dark, curly hair, wearing a collared dress and looking intensely at the camera.

1 March 1925 | A Czech Jewish woman, VΔ›ra PopperovΓ‘, was born in Prague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from the #Theresienstadt ghetto on 18 May 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz:
πŸ“– Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
🎧 Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8

01.03.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 442    πŸ” 97    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 2
"On Auschwitz" (7): the fate of Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz
YouTube video by Auschwitz Memorial / Miejsce PamiΔ™ci Auschwitz "On Auschwitz" (7): the fate of Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz

1 March 1935 | A German Sinti girl, Elwira Gottwald, was born in Wroclaw.

In #Zigeunerlager (Gypsy camp) in #Auschwitz II-Birkenau from 7 March 1943.
No. Z-860
She perished in the camp on 7 December 1943.
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The Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz:
🎧 https://bit.ly/4pIRyEJ
πŸ“– https://bit.ly/44EVuxY

01.03.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 329    πŸ” 72    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

1 March 1914 | A Polish Jew, Giecel Ajzenberg, was born in OpatΓ³w. A brush-maker.

In #Auschwitz from 20 November 1941.
No. 22957
He perished in the camp on 15 March 1942.
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πŸ“– Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

01.03.2026 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 444    πŸ” 91    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 4
Vintage black and white portrait of a woman, smiling in formal attire.

Vintage black and white portrait of a woman, smiling in formal attire.

1 March 1897 | A German Jewish woman, Hertha Rabinowitz, was born in Berlin.

She arrived at #Auschwitz on 4 March 1943 in a transport of 1,750 Jews deported from Berlin. She did not survive.
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🎧/πŸ“– The development of the mass murder infrastructure at Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/46ryjrT

01.03.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 460    πŸ” 103    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
Vintage photograph of a boy sitting on a stool, wearing a sweater and bow tie, smiling slightly.

Vintage photograph of a boy sitting on a stool, wearing a sweater and bow tie, smiling slightly.

1 March 1932 | German Jew, Hans Fred Aron, was born in Essen.

In January 1942, he was deported to the ghetto in Riga and in November 1943 to #Auschwitz. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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β–Ά The ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://bit.ly/4ql4LTV

01.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 524    πŸ” 127    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 5
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A woman wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with a bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a headscarf on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A woman wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with a bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a headscarf on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

28 February 1892 | A Polish Jew, Hersz Feldman, was born in SkarΕΌysko-Kamienna. A tailor.

In #Auschwitz from 25 October 1941.
No. 22208
He perished in the camp on 1 November 1941.
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🎧/πŸ“– Our podcast talks about the situation of Polish & Jewish prisoners in the camp: https://bit.ly/46t6L5w

28.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 419    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 0
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

28 February 1911 | A Russian, Yakov Parfieniuk, was born. An electromechanic.

In #Auschwitz from 2 December 1942.
No. 79569
He perished in the camp on 11 October 1943.
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🎧/πŸ“– Registration photos in Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/4adWOeJ

28.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 313    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
Vintage photo of a woman wearing a polka dot dress and a necklace, looking thoughtful. The photo is aged and torn at the top.

Vintage photo of a woman wearing a polka dot dress and a necklace, looking thoughtful. The photo is aged and torn at the top.

28 February 1922 | A Hungarian Jewish woman, Olga Lea Gross, was born.

In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered a the gas chamber.
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β–Ά Watch our webinar about deportations of Jews from Hungary to Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/M42znxofU5Q

28.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 383    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman wearing a collared shirt and sweater, looking over their shoulder.

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman wearing a collared shirt and sweater, looking over their shoulder.

28 February 1924 | A German Jewish woman, Gerda Warszawski, was born in Berlin.

She arrived at #Auschwitz on 30 January 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from Berlin. She did not survive.
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β–Ά Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs

28.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 376    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 5
Photo of a Polish woman Anna SmoleΕ„ska was born. She was a scout, a student of art history, and the author of the 'Fighting Poland' sign.

Photo of a Polish woman Anna SmoleΕ„ska was born. She was a scout, a student of art history, and the author of the 'Fighting Poland' sign.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A woman wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with a bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a headscarf on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A woman wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with a bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a headscarf on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

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28 February 1920 | A Polish woman Anna SmoleΕ„ska was born. She was a scout, a student of art history, and the author or co-author of the 'Fighting Poland' sign.

In #Auschwitz from 27 November 1942.
No. 26008
She perished in the camp on 19 March 1943.

28.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 341    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4
Close-up portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a polka dot scarf.

Close-up portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a polka dot scarf.

28 February 1910 | Jewish man Herman David Dickman was born in Kopenhagen. His family emigrated to Norway in 1912.

In #Auschwitz from 1 December 1942
He perished in the camp on 16 January 1943.
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πŸ“– Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/

28.02.2026 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 394    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4
Vintage portrait of a young boy, showing a cheerful expression and wearing a formal suit.

Vintage portrait of a young boy, showing a cheerful expression and wearing a formal suit.

28 February 1926 | German Jewish boy, Friedrich Jakob Kahn, was born in Bingen. He emigrated to the Netherlands.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in September 1942. He did not survive.
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Children at Auschwitz
πŸ“– https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN/
🎧 https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA

28.02.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 450    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3
Vintage black-and-white portrait of a woman, wearing a dark outfit and a necklace, looking slightly to the left.

Vintage black-and-white portrait of a woman, wearing a dark outfit and a necklace, looking slightly to the left.

28 February 1892 | Czech Jewish woman, Marie AschermannovΓ‘, was born in Prague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz where she perished on 10 October 1942.
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Deportations of Jews from the Theresienstadt ghetto to Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/3MdIVUA

28.02.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 315    πŸ” 75    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

27 February 1919 | A Polish Jew, Łajb Śliwka, was born in CzΔ™stochowa. A worker.

In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 23628
He perished in the camp on 15 March 1942.
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🎧/πŸ“– Our podcast talks about the situation of Polish & Jewish prisoners in the camp: https://bit.ly/46t6L5w

27.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 341    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

27 February 1876 | A Pole, JΓ³zef Tomalski, was born in Ε»ywiec. A butcher.

In #Auschwitz from 29 December 1941.
No. 25132
He perished in the camp on 26 March 1942.
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πŸ“– "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

27.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 295    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 1
Vintage black and white photo of a young child wearing a winter coat and a knitted hat, looking intently towards the camera.

Vintage black and white photo of a young child wearing a winter coat and a knitted hat, looking intently towards the camera.

An old black-and-white photo of a woman holding a toddler, flanked by two young children standing in a garden.

An old black-and-white photo of a woman holding a toddler, flanked by two young children standing in a garden.

27 February 1932 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Leo van den Berg, was born in Rotterdam.

He was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber on 8 August 1942. He perished together with his mother Roza and his siblings Roosje and Max.

27.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 330    πŸ” 101    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
Portrait of a young woman, featuring a close-up of the face with a serene expression and curly hair.

Portrait of a young woman, featuring a close-up of the face with a serene expression and curly hair.

27 February 1927 | A French Jewish girl, Helene Aronowicz, was born in Paris.

In September 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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β–Ά Video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU

27.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 351    πŸ” 111    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 5
Black and white portrait of a Kazimierz Rawicz. Lieutenant Colonel of the Polish Army, in military uniform adorned with medals.

Black and white portrait of a Kazimierz Rawicz. Lieutenant Colonel of the Polish Army, in military uniform adorned with medals.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.

27 February 1896 | A Pole, Kazimierz Rawicz, was born in BΕ‚aΕΌowa. Lieutenant Colonel of the Polish Army.

In Auschwitz from 10 January 1941.
No. 9319
Co-founder of the camp resistance. In July 1942, he was transferred to KL Mauthausen. He survived.
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Rsistance in Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/4bduBEY

27.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 426    πŸ” 91    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0
Vintage black and white portrait of a smiling woman wearing a dark sweater over a light blouse, featuring a handkerchief in the pocket. The image includes cursive text at the top.

Vintage black and white portrait of a smiling woman wearing a dark sweater over a light blouse, featuring a handkerchief in the pocket. The image includes cursive text at the top.

27 February 1923 | Czech Jewish woman, Renata EisnerovΓ‘, was born in Prague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.

27.02.2026 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 445    πŸ” 108    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 2
A vintage black-and-white photo of a young girl wearing a collared shirt, with a serene expression.

A vintage black-and-white photo of a young girl wearing a collared shirt, with a serene expression.

27 February 1930 | Dutch Jewish girl, Marion de Leeuwe, was born in Enschede.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in April 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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πŸ“– Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/4c6n3Fb

27.02.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 463    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 8