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Prunskis, Juozas : LITHUANIA'S JEWS AND THE HOLOCAUST

Chicago: Lithuanian American Council, 1979

1st edition. Original color paper wrappers. Narrow 8vo, 22x10 cm. 48 pages. Illustrations and photographs throughout. "Juozas Prunskis (1907-2003) was a Lithuanian priest, journalist, and scholar…. Prunskis published articles and books in both Lithuanian and English about atrocities perpetrated by Communists and Nazis. He was involved in politics and cultural life and he wrote and edited pieces for the Lithuanian daily, Draugas. He founded and subsequently edited the paper's cultural supplement for over ten years, and also directed the paper's 30-minute radio broadcast from 1954 to 1959. Juozas Prunskis' involvement in the political and cultural life of the Lithuanian community and his prolific writing gave him reason to correspond with a number of prominent political and literary figures. " (UPENN) This booklet talks about the history of Jews in Lithuania and how Lithuanians helped Jews during the Holocaust. The table of contents: Jews in Lithuania, Cultural Autonomy, During the Soviet Occupation, Jewish Holocaust Under the Nazis, Saved Jews Disregarding Mortal Danger, Heroic Effort, Letters of Gratitude, Unjust to Accuse the Entire Nation. SUBJECT(S) : Jews -- Persecutions -- Lithuania. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) . OCLC: 6044136. Green paper wrappers with Jewish library stamp and pen marking on cover, no other markings. Very Good Condition Overall. (HOLO2-159-14-ABBBCCLXGG-'iiim)

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