Papers, ca. 1945-1998.

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Papers, ca. 1945-1998.

Collection includes typescripts that discuss Harrop's experiences during combat in Normandy, Holland, and Germany. He toured and describes the concentration camp at Buchenwald. Also includes some photocopied poetry and military documents.

2 fd. (30 p.) + 1 photograph.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7640696

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Buchenwald (Concentration camp)

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Buchenwald concentration camp, one of the largest in Germany with its 130 satellite camps and units, was situated 5 miles north of Weimar in Thüringen. It was established in July 1937 when the first group of 149 mostly political prisoners and criminals was received. Some 238,980 prisoners passed through Buchenwald from 30 countries. 43,005 were killed or perished there....

Harrop, Raymond W., 1924-

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Raymond Harrop served in the US Army during World War II; Company B - 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division. He was a company clerk and achieved the rank of Technician Grade 4. From the description of Papers, ca. 1945-1998. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51591090 ...