KAREL VAN ELMPT · 1940–1948
Read the memoir. Help complete the story.
My father’s memories of wartime Amsterdam and his journey to Germany are available to read freely. This expanded edition also includes the historical research behind his story.
01 / READ & DOWNLOAD
Read the memoir — free of charge
Both editions of Karel’s memoir are free to read. The story, photographs and research notes are yours to explore. If you would like to help fund further historical research, voluntary donations are welcome — but never required.
English
Memories of My Youth (1940–1948)
Third edition · research and appendices
03 / OPTIONAL SUPPORT
Support the research
Karel’s memories led to years of searching, visits to archives and conversations with people who remember the places he describes.
If you found the book valuable and would like to help me pursue the remaining questions, a contribution towards documents, archive work and travel is appreciated.
The book is free. A donation is entirely optional — and never required to read, contact me or share information.
What your support helps with
Archive work. Visiting repositories and tracing original records.
Documents. Obtaining and comparing historical material.
New leads. Following up on names, places and family stories.