Prisoner B-3087 Artifacts by EMILY WEYANDT

Survivor Testimony: Plaszow Labor Camp/ Wieliczka Salt Mine

weyandtemily — 2024-03-28 16:53:46 UTC

In this video, you will hear from Mr. Singer, a survivor of the Holocaust. You will hear connections to Yanek's life, specifically in chapters 9-13, during which Yanek finds himself in Plaszow and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. ***We will complete this on Nearpod!

Types of Camps Explained

weyandtemily — 2024-03-28 17:01:24 UTC

A concept that can be confusing are the types of camps. Since Yanek experiences a multitude of camps, we should be familiar with the different types. On this website, you can click on the different types of camps (Labor Camps, Killing Centers, Concentration Camps, Transit Camps) in order to see the distinction between the camps.

An Inmate's Daily Routine

weyandtemily — 2024-03-28 17:11:26 UTC

Yanek explains what it is like to be in the camps, and after a period of time the experience becomes monotonous and much the same, regardless of his placement. Here you will find an inmate's daily routine.

The Toilet Paper Diary

weyandtemily — 2024-03-28 18:02:33 UTC

While at Bergen-Belsen, the camp Yanek is in during chapter 24 of the novel, real life Holocaust survivor Klara Samuels, then Klara Solomon, wrote diary entries and sewed them together on toilet paper.

Final Solution Map

weyandtemily — 2024-04-01 20:02:49 UTC

Here you will see Yanek's locations throughout the duration of the story. As we read, we will keep track of the camps, the distance of the camps in relation to landmarks with which we are familiar, and the type of camp that Yanek finds himself in.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

weyandtemily — 2024-05-07 15:26:54 UTC

Experience the Salt Mine that Yanek is forced to work in during chapter 13.

Krakow, Poland

weyandtemily — 2024-05-07 16:44:11 UTC

Yanek’s home, and then the site of the Jewish ghetto. Take a look at the city of Krakow today.

Auschwitz Concentration Camp Overview

weyandtemily — 2024-05-07 16:50:32 UTC

Auschwitz Concentration Camp, as well as the sub camps and Auschwitz II, Birkenau, are all locations that Yanek experiences during Prisoner B-3087.