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Holocaust Heroine’s Will Uncovered in Scotland

Jane hainingA Holocaust heroine’s last will and testament has been uncovered in a Scotland church’s archives. Jane Haining died in Auschwitz in 1944, and her will along with some unpublished photographs offer a new glimpse into her life. Haining was a Chrisitan missionary who provided a safe haven to Jewish girls. She was able to keep the girls safe for four years before being arrested by Gestapo officers. Her will detailed who was to receive her typewriter, fur coat, and watches. These unearthed belongings will soon be given to the National Library of Scotland in remembrance of a true hero.

See James Rogers, Holocaust Heroine’s Will, Lost Photos Unearthed in Scotland, Fox News, September 14, 2016.