Kielce, 28 August 1948. Marian Poniewierka from the Citizens’ Militia Station in Kielce, acting on the instructions of the Prosecutor from the District Court in Kielce, with the participation of reporter Stefan Młodawski, heard the person named below as a witness. Having been advised of the criminal liability for making false declarations and of the wording of Article 140 of the Penal Code, the witness testified as follows:
Name and surname | Bronisława Białek |
Parents’ names | Józef and Antonina, née Chachulska |
Age | 42 years old |
Place of birth | Kielce |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | baker |
Place of residence | Kielce, Zagnańska Street 4 |
The camp was established in September 1942 and closed in June 1943. There were only Jews in the camp.
On average, there were about a thousand prisoners. During the period of its operation, some 1,500 people might have passed through the camp. Upon its liquidation, all prisoners were taken in an unknown direction.
The prisoners worked in the Henryków and Ludwików companies and also performed other work. As for the way the prisoners were fed, I cannot provide any details, as I had no access to the camp.
There was an infirmary in the camp and the prisoners received medical assistance. I don’t know what the death rate might have been. I didn’t see any executions, so I cannot say anything about them. The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
The German officers didn’t leave any material evidence.
I cannot answer other questions, as I haven’t been there.
At this the report was concluded, read out and signed.