Erwin Landau interview and transcript, May 5, 1995
Scope and contents note
Series is comprised of audiotapes and printed transcripts of the interviews.
Dates
- May 5, 1995
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the administrative files is restricted and also to some of the interviews. Contact staff for further information.
Biographical note
Erwin Landau was born in Vienna on 22 July 1929. His family, the parents with two small children, tried unsuccessfully to cross the border by foot into France. In March 1939, the family traveled from Naples to Shanghai on the “Conte Biancamano”. In Shanghai, Landau attended the Kadoorie School and was a member of Betar. After graduation, he worked on radios as an electrician. On 31 December 1948 the Landau family sailed to Israel. After a stay in a camp, Landau served in the Israeli Army for two years, as the rest of the family returned to Vienna. In 1952 he also returned to Vienna and married in 1953.
Extent
2 audiocassette(s)
Language of Materials
German
Creator
- From the Collection: Hochstadt, Steve, 1948- (Person)
Repository Details
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