Westerbork was located in the Netherlands, which Germany had invaded in 1940. From 1942 to 1944, it served as a transit camp for Jews before they were deported to killing centers. During those two years, the Germans deported 97,776 Jews from Westerbork.
The Westerbork camp
A view of the Westerbork camp, the Netherlands, between 1940 and 1945.
From 1942 to 1944 Westerbork served as a transit camp for Dutch Jews before they were deported to killing centers in German-occupied Poland.
Item ViewBarracks in Westerbork
The interior of a barracks at the Westerbork transit camp, after liberation. Westerbork, the Netherlands, after April 12, 1945.
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Train station in the Westerbork camp. Westerbork, the Netherlands, between 1942 and 1944.
From 1942 to 1944 Westerbork served as a transit camp for Dutch Jews before they were deported to killing centers in German-occupied Poland.
Item ViewDeportation of Dutch Jews from Hooghalen
Dutch Jews from Hooghalen during deportation to the Westerbork transit camp. The Netherlands, October 1942.
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Arrival of a transport at the Westerbork camp. Westerbork, the Netherlands, October 1942.
Item ViewJewish police in the Westerbork camp
Roll call of the camp Jewish police. Westerbork transit camp, the Netherlands, 1942 or 1943.
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Deportation from the Westerbork transit camp. Members of the Jewish police are seen in the photograph. The Netherlands, 1943–44.
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Deportation of Jews from the Westerbork transit camp. The Netherlands, 1943.
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