Nathan Bouwman joined the Hollandia-Kattenburg textile factory in Amsterdam on 20 January 1938. 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]
Nathan Bouwman was the son of Markus Bouwman and Krisje Waterman. Nathan married Rebecca Rebi in 1910 in Amsterdam. They had two children, among whom Hendrina.
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, archiefkaart Nathan Bouwman
Nathan Bouwman was an uncle of 311725. In his letters from Westerbork Mozes (Max) van Kolm writes to his wife that the wise life's lessons from Nathan, 'Uncle Nes' , are very beneficial to him.
Addition of a visitor of the website
In addition, a Jokos file (number 40707) on this person is at the Amsterdam Municipal Archive. Access is subject to authorization from the Stichting Joods Maatschappelijk Werk.