Harijs (Harry) Saukants papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IHRC2998

Staff Only

Abstract

A compilation of autobiographical materials describing Harijs Saukants' childhood in Latvia, WWII period, including the author's refugee experience, and emigration and resettlement in the United States. Includes copies of personal documentation, photogrpahs, news clippings.

Dates

1919-1999

Language of Materials

Latvian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Harijs Saukants (b. 1925) had an association with CBS Walter Cronkite during the Nuremberg Trials in Germany after WWII, he maintained contact with Cronkite in the following decades. HS attended the University of Minnesota, later moved to Oregon and Washington.