Józefa Kantor (6 March 1896, Tarnów - 25 September 1990) was a Polish teacher, Scoutmaster (harcmistrzyni), and founder of the Girl Scouts group "Mury".[1] She was the aunt of the painter Tadeusz Kantor.[2]
Józefa Kantor | |
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| Born | March 6, 1896 |
| Died | September 25, 1990 (aged 94) |
| Resting place | Szopienice-Burowiec |
| Other names | Ziuta |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Organization | ZHP |
| Known for | Founding the Walls group |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Tadeusz Kantor |
Kantor was arrested on 9 November 1940 by the Gestapo and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp (inmate number 7261) Where she is referred to as "Rector" because of her spiritual guidance, where she established the secret Girl Scout group "Mury" in November 1941.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Harrowing new book tells extraordinary tale of women who set up illegal scout group in WWII death camp". www.thefirstnews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Pleśniarowicz, Krzysztof (2004). The Dead Memory Machine: Tadeusz Kantor's Theatre of Death. Black Mountain Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-902867-04-5.
- ^ "Józefa Kantor". Przystanek Historia (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-02-14.
Further reading
edit- Szefer, Andrzej (1986). Mury: harcerska konspiracyjna drużyna w Ravensbrück : wspomnienia (in Polish). Śłąski Instytut Naukowy. ISBN 978-83-7008-015-0.
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