Frankfurter, George, 1985-04-10

File

Identifier: 7305

Scope and Contents

One Hartford Courant newspaper clipping (4/10/1985) featuring Holocaust survivor George Frankfurter's recounting of how Raoul Wallenberg had saved his life.

Dates

Creation: 1985-04-10

Language of Materials

English.

Biographical / Historical

George served in the Hungarian army against the Russians from 1941-1944 when he was aided by Wallenberg with papers protecting him by order of the Swedish government He managed to stay out of German labor camps by gaining sanctuary from the Swedish. He was personally saved by Wallenberg.