Holocaust Memorial, (sculpture).

Holocaust Memorial, (sculpture).

Szainer, Armand H., 1914- , sculptor.

Paul King Foundry, founder.

Holocaust Memorial, (sculpture).

1989. Dedicated Sept. 24, 1989.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: New Hampshire granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 6 ft. x W. 2 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 6 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.

(On proper right side of sculpture:) SZAINER '89 (There is Hebrew script on both wings of the base and on the scroll above the figures) signed

Bas-relief bronze sculpture depicting a family rising up in flames. The father stands in back. He wears a jacket and trousers and a prayer shawl. He has his proper left hand on his wife's head. She stand in front of him and wears a head covering and dress. Her proper right arm is around the shoulders of the child and she is holding his proper right hand in hers. The boy wears a shirt and trousers. His body is shown in proper right profile. All three figures are barefoot. A Torah scroll is above the man's head and is also surrounded by flames. The sculpture is attached to a tall granite slab with granite wings on either side which slope down and away from the center slab.

History -- Europe -- Holocaust

Figure group -- Family

Ethnic -- Hebrew

Object -- Written Matter -- Scroll

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Manchester

Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

Nearby plaque: "1933 1945. To the undying memory of our loved ones perished in the years of persecution and denied the dignity of a final resting place. Dedicated September 24, 1989. 24 Elul 5749." The Hebrew inscriptions on the wings of the base translate as: "Remember" and "Magnified and Sanctified (be) His Great Name". The Hebrew inscription on the scroll translates: "Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself". A small coffin is buried in front of the monument which contains the names of 100 family members of Manchester residents who were victims of the Holocaust. IAS files contain copy of related article from Manchester Union Leader, Sept. 25, 1989; related excerpt from "Temple Adath Yeshurun's Centennial Anniversary Journal, 1891-1991", pg. 20, 37; and related artist's statement.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

Manchester Union Leader, Sept. 25, 1989.

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