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Diary

Date1942
Mediumpaper, metal, pencil, ink
DimensionsH: 10. in, W: 7.75 in, D: 0.3125 in
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of Maruko O. Hiratzka in Memory of Jordan F. Hiratzka
Object number2008.35.3
DescriptionBig Mountain Composition Book; Blue composition book with illustrations of mountains and trees. Written between February 13, 1942 to April 8, 1942, Paul Hiratzka wrote daily about the various activities in the detention camp, temperature, calendar of events and newspaper articles.

His diaries covered from Dec. 7, 1941 through 1963 when he passed away. Diary 3 of 25.

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