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.

Belongings

The personal belongings of both Holocaust survivors and victims give insight into their owners’ lives. Today, those belongings bear witness to what happened during the Holocaust. Explore more content related to belongings and the people that owned them during the Holocaust. 

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