Klass, Ruth
Person
Biography
Ruth Klass was a Jew living in Nazi Germany at the start of the Holocaust. She and her husband were able to flee Europe to the United States before being imprisoned in a concentration camp.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Omaha Folklore Project: Interview with Ruth Klass, Interview Date: 1977 May 3, Date Digitized: 2/10/2017
File
Identifier: MSS0018_au045
Scope and Contents
The oral history interview of Ruth Klass regarding Jewish life in Nazi Germany was conducted by UNO student Rod Sadorsky on May 3, 1977. Klass shared information about her family background in Germany, her Jewish heritage, her experiences when she moved to the U.S., the impact the Holocaust had on her life, and her place in her community. Klass and her husband were able to flee Europe before being imprisoned in a concentration camp.
Dates:
Interview Date: 1977 May 3; Date Digitized: 2/10/2017
