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[Telegram from Roman Vishniac to his family in Stockholm, Camp du Ruchard Internment Camp, France]
Object Name
Vitrine:07.07
DateOctober 2, 1939
Label Text
Throughout his month-long internment, Vishniac made repeated attempts to obtain documents to facilitate his release. In this telegram, he pleads with his family to intervene, suggesting offices in Paris and Riga and asking for a Norwegian visa. He also inquires about the safety of his son Wolf. While working to obtain exit visas to America, Vishniac’s family was able to pay a ransom for his release from Camp du Ruchard.
Medium
Text typed on paper; telegram
Dimensions
Paper: 9 x 9 1/2 in. (22.9 x 24.1 cm)
Location
place referred France
Credit Line
Promised Gift of Mara Vishniac Kohn
Accession NumberLoan_vishniac_campduruchard
Copyright
© Mara Vishniac Kohn, courtesy International Center of Photography
For all uses of photographs by Roman Vishniac contact ICP at: vishniac_archive@icp.org.
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