Mimi Reinhardt
Austrian Jewish secretary for Schindler
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
April 8th, 2022
3 years ago — 107 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Austria
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Worked as a secretary for Oskar Schindler during World War II. Assisted in the operation of the enamelware factory that provided a safe haven for many Jews. After the war, migrated to the United States and lived a quiet life. Reinhardt shared her story in interviews and documentaries, contributing to the history of the Holocaust and Schindler's actions.
Served as secretary to Oskar Schindler
Assisted in the rescue of over a thousand Jews
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