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French Sign Language tour of the exhibition Images of the 'Green Ticket' roundup
Discover a haunting piece of history that remained buried for over eight decades until a miraculous discovery of these forgotten photographs. This sign language guided tour invites you to witness an intimate and tragic chronicle of the past through the eyes of a photographer whose work was silenced by censorship.
Mémorial de la Shoah (Paris 4th)
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The Mémorial de la Shoah presents a guided tour in French Sign Language (LSF) exploring the exhibition Images of the 'Green Ticket' Roundup. This visit focuses on the work of photographer Harry Croner, whose images document the first mass arrest of Jews in France on May 14, 1941. Suitable for visitors aged 18 and over, this event is wheelchair accessible and free of charge, though booking is required. Join this expert-led session to uncover a rare historical report that remained hidden by German censorship for over 80 years, recently rediscovered through a dedicated investigative process.
An exceptional discovery for History
Shoah Memorial, September 2020. Two collectors arrive at the photo library department with five photographic contact sheets mounted on large cardboard sheets. Among these photographs, only seven are already known to specialists in the field and have been published. They are marked with a cross on the original boards. The others are unpublished. This is the complete reportage. An exceptional set of 98 images has come to light, 80 years after the events. This report documents the first mass arrest of Jews in France, the round-up of May 14, 1941, known as the "green ticket" (billet vert), ordered by the Occupier and organized by the French authorities.
Today, an exhibition and a book invite the public to participate in the investigation that allowed for the identification of the photographer, Harry Croner, and to understand his "gaze" on these tragic events, a gaze upon which German censorship fell, condemning these historical photographs to oblivion for over 80 years.
Our take on this event
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11:00 to 12:15, the Mémorial de la Shoah hosts a guided tour in French Sign Language (LSF). The exhibition examines the 'Green Ticket' roundup, which marked the first major arrest of Jewish individuals in France, executed by French authorities under the direction of the Occupant.
The session highlights 98 photographs by Harry Croner, rediscovered in 2020 by collectors. These images, once suppressed by German censors, provide a harrowing look at the events of 1941. The tour guides attendees through the investigation that identified the photographer and placed these historical documents back into the public eye after eight decades of obscurity.
The tour is designed for adults aged 18 and older. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. While attendance is free, you must book your place in advance to participate in this insightful exploration located in the 4th arrondissement.
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