Large pile of suitcases stacked together. A few buildings can be seen in the background. The closest has a sign that reads, “F.L. Auschwitz-1.” A partial stamp can be seen on the bottom of the photograph.
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Suitcases that belonged to people deported to the Auschwitz camp

Suitcases that belonged to people deported to the Auschwitz camp. This photograph was taken after Soviet forces liberated the camp. Auschwitz, Poland, after January 1945.


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