Biography

About Rebekka Johanna Werkendam

Rebecca Johanna Werkendam joined the Hollandia-Kattenburg textile factory in Amsterdam on 13 June 1941. On Wednesday, 11 November 1942, around 4:30 PM, Willy Lages conducted the Sicherheitspolizei raid on the Hollandia factories. All exits were blocked and the Jewish staff members were taken away that evening. Photographs of all workers taken away that evening, as well as those deported previously, appear in the 'Boek der tranen' [Book of tears].
Jewish Historical Museum, Documents collection, inv.nr B1376, 'Boek der tranen' [Book of tears]

This person lived alone or no information about family members is known or traceable.

In addition, a Jokos file (number 20505) on this person is at the Amsterdam Municipal Archive. Access is subject to authorization from the Stichting Joods Maatschappelijk Werk.