Object numberM2017/039:039
DescriptionPhoto of Bedrich Albera taken prior to the outbreak of war He was trained as a textile and chemical engineer. He developed some cleaning agents for which he patented and had a successful factory producing cleaning agents.
With worsening conditions for Jews in Czechoslovakia, Bedrich was routinely attacked and even incarcerated. It was decided that he should leave the country. While attempting to get to Palestine he was intercepted by the British and interned in Mauritius. Upon enlisting in the Allied forces he was permitted to leave.
With worsening conditions for Jews in Czechoslovakia, Bedrich was routinely attacked and even incarcerated. It was decided that he should leave the country. While attempting to get to Palestine he was intercepted by the British and interned in Mauritius. Upon enlisting in the Allied forces he was permitted to leave.
Production placeBrno, Czech Republic
Production date 1938 - 1938
SubjectPre-war life, world that was
Object namephotographs
Dimensions
- height: 88.00 mm
width: 135.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Vivian Falk