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Deportation from Sighet

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deportations Sighet Hungary

In May 1944, the entire Jewish population of Sighet was deported to Auschwitz. Most individuals were gassed upon arrival.

Deserted street in Sighet Marmatiei

A deserted street in the area of the Sighet Marmatiei ghetto.

A deserted street in the area of the Sighet Marmatiei ghetto. This photograph was taken after the deportation of the ghetto population. Sighet Marmatiei, Hungary, May 1944.

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Deportation from Sighet

Jews bound for the rail station during deportation action from Sighet.

Jews bound for the rail station during deportation action from Sighet. May 18, 1944.

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Damaged synagogue in Sighet

View of the burned-out Malbish Arimim synagogue on Teglash Street in Sighet.

View of the burned-out Malbish Arimim synagogue on Teglash Street in Sighet. This photograph was taken after the deportation of the Jewish population. May 1944.

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