I chose the Web site Holocaust Survivors because of the humanistic view point. This Web site tells the story of the Holocaust through the eyes of the survivors. We have all read the history books and journals that document this horrific part of history, but I am more interested in hearing the story of the Holocaust from an actual survivor.
Some may argue that this Web site could be biased, but I don’t believe it will be. I share the same view point as the director of the Web site, John Menszer, that the magnitude of this event cannot be fully understood until you speak with the survivors. I believe that it is the desire of these survivors to tell their story truthfully. If they were to deviate from the truth of the events, it would discredit them and their story; something I don’t think these survivors would risk.
The idea behind this Web site started as a photography project. John Menszer had a passion for photography. His mother worked on a living history project for a University Women’s Committee and conducted interviews with Holocaust survivors; his mother’s project had an impact on him. John’s project is now financially backed by several community sources, including the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
Also included on this site are numerous photos, audio segments, terms, articles, and links to other on-line sites. The photos were donated by survivors and their families. These photos give you a real life glance inside of the concentration camps and events surrounding the Holocaust. The audio segments are all voices of survivors. They tell stories, sing songs, and say prayers. This is a very personal touch and is extremely moving. There are many articles linked directly to the Web site. The articles are written by various authors, some as a recollection from Holocaust survivors, and some from outside institutions such as Tulane University.
Overall, it seems to me that this Web site can be deemed a reliable source. I think it is the directors mission to give a face, voice, and story to these Holocaust survivors.
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After my trip to the Holocaust museum, I still would consider this Web site a reliable source for finding Holocaust information. Like the museum, this Web site allows us to examine the tramatic events that took place during the Holocaust through a humanistic approach. To me, this approach allows me to relate better to the experience. After hearing Mr. Ipson share his story and then being able to meet him face to face, well, that was more "real" than anything I could have ever read in a book.
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