The Baker Collection
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The Baker Collection

Digital bookplate for the Baker collection

The two top photos were taken about a year after Riva and Erwin had been in hiding. The bottom photo is circa 1970.

In loving memory of

Erwin and Riva Baker

and the

Bebczuk and the Burko Families

Born Izak Bebczuk from Ludwipol (Selitsh), Ukraine and Riva Burko from Miedzyrzec (Mezeritsh), Ukraine, the Bakers were the only members of their immediate families to survive the Holocaust.

"Such courage, strength, and grace from such gentle souls"- Steven Gershman

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