This cup, which was made in Oskar Schindler's factory, was brought to Des Moines in 1947 by the Karp family. The Karps were natives of Poland and were sent to the concentration camp at Auschwitz during World War II. Oskar Schindler rescued the family from the concentration camp and transported them to Brunnlitz, Czechoslovakia, where they worked in his factory until the end of the war. When Phyllis Karp was asked why she wanted to bring the cup to the United States, she said "This will remind me, every day, that there is a better tomorrow." Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration and SS-W.H. 9-12.26 Iowans Influence World History on survivors experiences during WWII and the actions of those who helped people to safety. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.014.008 [Cup]
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