Student Profile: L. Ast

Gender: girl

School: Gymnasium and high school for girls

RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY: wkinney12 Contributing Researcher

Stage 1: Identity

Student's Given Name:

Laja Ast

Lodz Ghetto Inhabitants Database, Vol. 1-4 & 5

Birth Date:

1924-01-12

Lodz Ghetto Inhabitants Database, Vol. 1-4 & 5

Place of Birth:

Lodz, Poland

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User Comments:

There are several listings for Laja Ast, however three of them appear to be the same person, as they have the same address. Laja changed addresses, and this could be a source of the confusion. Also, one listing has her as "Schuelerin" (Student) and another as "Arbeiterin" (Worker), thus indicating a possible change in occupation or occupation in the camp.

Approver Comments:

I agree. Although there is a fourth candidate born on May 2, 1927, her addresses don't match up with the other three entries (two of which are listed as a schuelerin/student). Note that if you search "sounds like" for the name "Ast" you will get an additional alternate spelling for her last name as "Azt."

Stage 2: The Ghetto

Father's Name:

Mordka Azt

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Change of Address:

1943-05-26

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Employed at:

Seamstress, Lodz, Poland

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User Comments:

We are assuming that Mordka Azt (Surname spelling variation of "Ast") is Laja's father. The age would have been appropriate, and they lived at the same addresses.

Approver Comments:

I think you are correct about Mordka. In addition, Rychla is probably her mother. The street addresses were SIEGFR 65 flat 1, STEIN 6, and MUEHL 104 flat 3 on May 26, 1943.

Stage 3: Labor Camps

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Stage 4: Auschwitz & Beyond

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Stage 5: Liberation & After

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