Ernest Levy's aunt, father and grandparents

Category

Library Item

Item no

24751

Title

Ernest Levy's aunt, father (Leopold Lowy) and grandparents

Description

Ernest's father Leopold Lowy stands with his sister behind their parents. The men are both wearing trilby-style hats and jackets. The grandfather is holding on to a walking stick. Both women are wearing button-through cotton dresses. A window and curtains can be seen in the background.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1930

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Ernest included his family's story in the Scotland's Association of Jewish Refugees' Holocaust Memorial Book. His loss and the loss of other families who now live in Scotland can be found at Garnethill Synagogue. Of the family members in this photograph, only his grandfather did not perish in a concentration camp.

Ernest Levy was a holocaust survivor who after the war settled in Scotland. Originally from Bratislava he spent 48 years in Glasgow where he became a leading figure in the Scottish Jewish community. He spoke out about his experiences throughout his life, knowing that his testimony would help future generations remember this terrible time in history. For these efforts Ernest was made an O.B.E in 2002.

On his passing in 2009 his large collection of books, manuscripts and music were donated to Edinburgh City Libraries by his daughter Judy.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Walking sticks

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