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Hilda Goldsmith, the mother of Rickey G. Slezak, was born on October 8, 1922, in Gelnhausen, Germany. At the age of 17, she escaped Nazi Germany and arrived in the United States sometime between 1939-1940 alone.

Selma's and Edith's parents, Lina and Samuel Tennenbaum are shown riding on a carriage in 1935.

Edith stands outside the first home a Christian family hid her and Selma. When hidden for a second time, the Christian family only took Edith because she could "pass as Aryan." The Gentile family left Edith alone in their home the next morning. Out…

Pictured are Edith Shapiro, born in 1935, and Selma Rossen, born in 1936, in Zloczów, Poland. The sisters were hidden children during the duration of the war. With their parents, they immigrated to the United States in 1946.

Selma and Edith sit together on the steps for a photograph.

Selma and Edith pose with their childhood friend, Wusia Weinstock.

At an outdoor cafe, a young Edith sits among her parent's friends (left) while Selma stands with their mother and father (right).

Selma and Edith pose for a school picture.

Selma's and Edith's parents, Lina and Samuel Tennenbaum walk together in town.

The Tennenbaum family home in Złoczów, Poland (present-day Ukraine).