wróć...Report from a meeting devoted to a book on the camp staff in Przemysłowa Street

On Monday, February 9, our Museum held a special meeting as part of “The full shelf. A forum on war and children” series. This time, researchers and participants examined the darker side of the history of the camp in Przemysłowa Street – specifically the people who built and maintained its system of oppression. The main topic was Agnieszka Fronczek Kwarta, PhD, and Michał Hankiewicz's book: “The Staff of the German camp for Polish children and youth in Łódź (1942–1945)”. 

During the meeting, led by Andrzej Grzegorczyk, the authors presented the findings of their research. The book, published in collaboration with Łódź University Press, is one of the first in‑depth attempts to reconstruct the fates of the camp staff.

The meeting was not just about historical events. Along with the authors, we reflected on the lessons that can be drawn from the lives of the camp’s perpetrators, especially now in the 21st century. The strong attendance and numerous questions from the audience confirmed that the history of Polish children – victims of totalitarianism – continues to evoke deep emotions and a desire to understand the mechanisms of hatred.