Stefa (Sarah) Sprecher Kupfer - July 24, 1987
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Stefa Kupfer was ten years old and living in Sanok, Poland when the war started. Her father was killed in the early days of the occupation. Stefa, her mother and young sister went into hiding instead of registering with the occupational government. Mrs. Orlewska, a Polish woman, played a significant role in their survival by hiding them in her house. They were also aided by other Poles, some of whom knew they were Jews.
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- Pre-war Life and Family
- Religious Life
- Relations with Non-Jews
- Outbreak of War
- Death of Father
- First Deportations
- Rationing
- Polish Police
- Hiding in Krosno
- Mrs. Olefska
- Hiding in Attic
- Hiding in Basement
- Renting a Room
- Polish Farmer
- Forced to Leave
- Receiving Help
- Back to Krosno
- Russian Retreat
- The Professor
- Liberation
- Fate of Family
- Activities While in Hiding
- Thoughts on Mrs. Olefska
- Thoughts About Others
- The Russians
- Thoughts on Experience
- Reactions
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