These narratives are the true stories of people from our local
community who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and other
genocides, suffering through unimaginable conditions. Their
survival is a testimonial to the strength of the human spirit.
Click on the links below for photographs and excerpts from their
stories. You will also find a link on the first page of each
person's photo-essay to download their entire story. Notes to
the Reader: The Exhibit: A Journey to Life is a testimony to the
Holocaust survivors who have graced our lives. The stories that
we have presented are largely based on the memories that they
have shared with us. Wherever it seemed necessary, we have
provided historical and geographical notes to enhance the
reader's understanding of the story and to reconcile any
apparent contradictions that may arise from the account of the
survivor. Wherever the survivor's personal photographs,
documents and artifacts are available, they have been used in
the scrapbook. If no personal materials exi