Dear Friends,

It is my understanding that new members often
introduce themselves to the group upon joining. My
name is Chris Conway and I am a professor of Latin
American literature at the University of Texas at
Arlington.

My mother, Magdalena Hartman, was interned in a
Siberian prison camp with her parents, George Hartman
and Irena Hartman (maiden name Szrajer). My
grandfather, George, was an officer in the Polish
cavalry. Eventually, my grandparents and my mother
left the camp and travelled through Persia to India,
and from there to the U.S.

I am very fortunate to have a memoir that my mother
wrote when she was 13 years old, called "Journey to
Freedom," in which she tells the story of her journey
from Poland to New York City. I hope to self-publish
it soon (not for profit, but simply as a document of
value for the telling of this fascinating story of the
Polish people). I am also fortunate in that my family
has some photographs from my mother's time in
Siberia, as well as photos of her time in India. I
will try to gather some of the Siberian ones to share
with this group.

My mother passed away several years ago and I am not
very well informed about this chapter in Polish
history. I look forward to learning from the members
of this group.

Thank you,

Chris



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Chris,

Welcome to the group and I hope you find what you are looking for. Your
mother was very wise to document her journey and was lucky enough to carry
it with out of Siberia.

The picture of Siberia would be of great value to all our members I'm sure
since pictures of WWII Siberia are pretty much NON _EXISTENT. I've never
see any myself.

Regards

Zbyszek

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--- Chris Conway <cristobalconway@...> wrote:


I am very fortunate to have a memoir that my mother
wrote when she was 13 years old, called "Journey to
Freedom," in which she tells the story of her journey
from Poland to New York City. I hope to self-publish
it soon (not for profit, but simply as a document of
value for the telling of this fascinating story of the
Polish people).

In heartily encourage you to do so. This is a piece
of WWII history that is little known or understood in
North America.

I think it important to get as many personal stories
out as possible.

Good luck in your efforts.

Cheers,
Lech
Edmonton Alberta

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Chris

As a family, we went the self-publishing route with my father-in-law's memoir. I strongly recommend it.

You will be astonished by the feedback you'll receive, especially from 2nd & 3rd generation Poles who just did not realise they had once had heroes in their midst. It's books like these that cause the scales to fall. DO IT!

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Hi and welcome to the group. Interested to read that your mother was
a Hartman as my mother was one also. My grandfather Hartman came
from Warsaw and so was 'fortunate' enough to be deported to Germany
as opposed to Siberia.

Chances are that there is no link between us, but the amount of
times someone has found a link through this forum that I feel it
would be remiss of me not to comment.

All the best,

Jurek.



--- In Kresy-Siberia@..., Chris Conway
<cristobalconway@y...> wrote:

My mother, Magdalena Hartman, was interned in a
Siberian prison camp with her parents, George Hartman
and Irena Hartman (maiden name Szrajer). My
grandfather, George, was an officer in the Polish
cavalry. Eventually, my grandparents and my mother
left the camp and travelled through Persia to India,
and from there to the U.S.