Description
The collection consists of the Star of David
"Jude" patch said to have belonged to Saul Kantor (1912-1976); two drawings by
his son, Yakov Kantor (1952-2007), a graphic artist and member of the Portland,
Oregon, Jewish LGBT community, inspired by the 2005 Hungarian film
Sorstalanság (
Fateless); and two photographs, 2000 and
2003, of Yakov Kantor.
Background
Saul Kantor was born in Germany in 1912. He maintained a flourishing
business as a cabinetmaker until the Nazi rise to power in 1935. After the
Nazis instituted increasingly severe restrictions against Jews he fled Germany
in 1939, and emigrated to the United States. He died in 1976.
Extent
1 flat archive box.
0.25 linear foot
Restrictions
Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in
writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner.
Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in
the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant
copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright.
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for
all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).
Availability
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access
restrictions.