Update on Mitchell Bard Interview/New Sources

After running late almost a half an hour in traffic, I had the pleasure of having lunch with Dr. Bard. It lasted about an hour and he was more than happy to answer any of my questions. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with him and as most of the other authors have done, he gave me some avenues of getting more information on sources to use in my Thesis. I have an email address of an expert on Berga whom did most of Charles Guggenheim’s research for his movie on Berga, "Soldiers of a Another War." I have contacted him and now awaiting his response. Exciting...



Also last week I was told that National Geographic has decided to do a documentary on Berga. They have asked several of the living survivors to go to Germany where they are filming now on site of what remains of the labor camp. Several of these men I have met and can only imagine the emotions they are feeling. They are in my thoughts and prayers.


I was contacted by a representative of National Geographic and spoke to them about my research on Berga. They were very open to the idea of me assisting in any way possible on the information they need on Berga here at the National Archives. I am looking forward to the representative contacting me once they return from Germany.

Today, I also found the legislative paperwork on the House of Respresentative, Joe Baca's plea to the House for Berga survivors to be able to speak regarding their experiences held in capitivity. Also I have contacted another survivors wife whom I plan to travel to NJ and conduct an interview with in July.

Update: Mitchell Bard Interview/Scheduled Traveling

Due to me getting a winter cold and Dr. Bard traveling the interview was postponed. I am glad to report though that tomorrrow in Bethesda, MD we are meeting for lunch and discussing the book. I am very excited to finally get this opportunity. I will post some pictures as well as notes from the Interview.

I have decided to go back and visit Boston, MA. where the Vogels reside in their lovely home. I met them for the first time in September. I am looking extremely forward to visiting with them as well as taking a peak at the oldest public library in the country, the Boston Public Library.

I have also decided to go to NJ and spend some time visiting with Norman and Bunny Fellman. Norm has an extensive memory of Berga and I would like to pick his brain alittle.