De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Rosa Boekdrukker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2023
1. Rosa Boekdrukker Marker
Rosa Boekdrukker werd in Ostrowo (Polen) geboren als Rose Hirsch en groeide op in Berlijn. Via Palestina kwam ze in 1937 naar Nederland. Vanuit de Griseldestraat raakte ze betrokken bij de Februaristaking. Om die reden werd zij op 9 april 1941 gearresteerd en gevangengenomen. Rosa Boekdrukker overleefde het strafkamp en verhuisde na de oorlog naar Israël. Daar werkte ze tot aan haar pensioen als kleuterleidster.
(English translation:)
Rosa Boekdrukker was born in Ostrowo (Poland) as Rose Hirsch and grew up in Berlin. She came to the Netherlands via Palestine in 1937. From Griseldestraat she became involved in the February strike. For that reason she was arrested and captured on April 9, 1941. Rosa Boekdrukker survived the prison camp and moved to Israel after the war. She worked there as a kindergarten teacher until her retirement.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II
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Location. 52° 22.393′ N, 4° 51.326′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. Marker is at the intersection of Vancouverstraat and Admiraltiegracht, on the left when traveling west on Vancouverstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vancouverstraat 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1056 DT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marco Polo (within shouting distance of this marker); George Vancouver (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joos de Moor (about 120 meters away); Amerigo Vespucci (about 180 meters away); Joos Banckers (about 210 meters away); Johan Evertsen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Jan van Galen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Ernest Henry Shackleton (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Hirsch, Rose (1908-1982) (Huygens Instituut, in Dutch).
On her role in the resistance (in translation): During the Second World War, Rosa Boekdrukker – that was the name she continued to use, although she kept the first(Submitted on September 17, 2023.)name Rose – became active in the communist resistance. Due to her involvement in the February strike of February 25 and 26, 1941, she was arrested on April 9, 1941, together with 21 other CPN members. According to the indictment, she belonged to 'the small circle of leading officials who were in direct contact with the leader of the district'. Illegal meetings are said to have taken place in her home and she is said to play a role in contact between the Amsterdam and national leadership of the resistance. Boekdrukker was imprisoned, first in Amsterdam, later in Scheveningen prison. In September 1941, the 22 had to appear before the court in The Hague in a controversial trial that was kept under strict secrecy due to its 'dangerous nature'. Boekdrukker was one of two women who were tried and she stood out for her unapproachable attitude and stubborn silence. Ultimately, she was given one of the highest sentences: ten years.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 20232. Rosa Boekdrukker Marker - wide viewThe marker is mounted to the north side of the school which is named after her.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
