Tonight I received back my research proposal for my Master’s thesis, with much encouraging news. The purpose of this assignment is to make sure that you are picking a solid argument and or proposing question for a solid thesis. Due to my overwhelming desire to write on Berga and the question of why the men were treated as Jews instead of Americans haunts me every day. Daily, I wake to the excitement of finding some new morsel of information in the numerous new sources I have located this year for instance in the newspaper articles from the 1940's thanks to the Dr. and Mrs.Vogel and there wonderful visit in Boston.
I had already decided that without a doubt I would write my thesis on Berga and the tragedy that occurred in the labor camp. After the submission of my research proposal I was highly encouraged by not only my advisor but also two other WWII historians at the college. This thrills me to no end to know that my traveling and endless researching/reading is paying off. I have now completed page 41 of my thesis, named, "Berga Captives: Jews or Americans". I am not 100% sure of the title as it normally evolves during my writings but I do know the topic. I am well ahead of the deadline for thesis submission of June on my writings.
Thank you to all whom have encouraged me by pointing to sources or just encouraged me to write. I am so unbelievable excited to see what this coming year holds for me as a researcher, Archivist, a hopefully future writer. My ultimate goal is to educate people on the sacrifices these men made not only for their country, but also for their religious beliefs.
