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G: BLOCK 10 URL: http://www.wwil/archive/Nurembergl/ausch/dc.htm Summary: German doctors. Medical Experiments. Kock 10. Auschwitz. Under Himmler Directive.

“Block Ten?” Eleanor asked.

Graves shrugged.

“Let’s follow it,” Eleanor said. She placed the arrow on “Block 10” and clicked.

There was a pause. Then a different page flashed into view.

Auschwitz: Medical ExperimentationArchive Services [Previous | Index | Next]

Medical personnelBlock 10Auschwitz

German doctors charged with conducting medicalexperiments on live human subjects. Medical compound. Experimental Block 10.

Vivisection:

Dr. Dietrich Mann-committed suicide, August 1946.

Dr. Klaus Gebhardt-hanged, September 1947.

Dr. Johan Gerber-sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Freezing Experiments:

Dr. Wolfgang Meyer-hanged, November 1947.

Dr. Hans Kenner-sentenced to fifteen years.

Dr. Gerta Fleck-sentenced to ten years.

Twins:

Dr. Josef Mengele-chief doctor at Auschwitz-twinsstudies-presumed dead.

Sterilization

Dr. Karl Clauberg-sentenced to twenty years.

“There he is,” Eleanor said. “Karl Clauberg.” She stared at the name a moment. “Of course, this isn’t necessarily the same Clauberg who gave Mr. Davies the box. But if it is, then why would-” She stopped, clearly realizing that without more information, further speculation was unwarranted. She returned her attention to the screen, positioned the arrow on “Clauberg,” and clicked.

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Nazi DoctorAnschwitzField of Experimentation: Sterilization

Professor Karl Clauberg had, in the years preceding World War 2, expressed considerable scientific interest in the question of sterilization. Upon arrival at Auschwitz, be immediately began to perform human experimentation in Block 10.

Clauberg’s experiments involved female human subjects. Clauberg and the doctors who worked under his direction injected chemical substances into the wombs of Jewish and Gypsy women during “normal” gynecological examinations. Clauberg’s caustic chemical was injected into the cervix in order to obstruct the fallopian tubes. The injections destroyed the lining of the womb and damaged the ovaries.

In a letter to H. Himmler, Clauberg stated that by using this form of sterilization, a doctor with ten assistants would be able to sterilize one thousand women per day.

Letters on Sterilization-Karl Clauberg

Without a word, Eleanor clicked on “Letters on Sterilization.”

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Nazi DoctorAuschwitzField of Experimentation: Sterilization

Letter proposing Sterilization Experiments on live Human Subjects-Karl Clauberg

Addressed to Heinrich Himmler-17 Jone 1940

Honorable Reichsfuehrer!

I am pleased to present myself as a scientist long interested in the benefits of sterilization. If I may say so, my interest predates even those recent efforts to which the Reich has given its full and generous support. As the Reich expands, it will inevitably incorporate vast numbers of people of non-Aryan race. This material can serve as a labor supply for the Reich, but it is doubtful that this supply should replenish itself in equal numbers during future generations. Thus the question of sterilization rises as a critical factor in the future health of the Reich. Many proposals have been entertained as regards the sterilization of this population. The use of X rays, for example. This method has indeed shown itself to be both effective and inexpensive.

However, I believe that the same result can be obtained even more effectively and with less expense by means of a chemical formula which can be injected into the womb. This method requires considerable experimentation, and I am hereby offering my services to the Reich as a doctor and scientist of considerable standing. Should the Reichsfuehrer look favorably upon future experimentation, I should be most happy to acquaint you with the scientific details of my proposal.

So far, there has been but one opportunity to test my formula. However, I am pleased to report that this effort, which was initiated in 1938, continues to show positive results. All data indicate that the subject of this experiment remains strong and healthy. There has been no change in the rate or pattern of overall physical development. This is especially important in regard to all aspects of the digestive system. Should these very positive results continue, it is conceivable that an entire generation of inferior people could be sterilized in secret, and at a minimum expense.

I might also add that as a gesture of gratitude I have taken the liberty of transferring a most valuable gift to the project head of tins experiment. It should serve to show the Reich’s deep appreciation for the work that has been so successfully (and in deepest confidence) carried on.

[Auschwitz Image]

“Project head,” Eleanor murmured, then immediately clicked on “Auschwitz Image.”

The first photograph showed two rows of emaciated young girls. They were naked, their skulls large and imposing above their withered bodies. They sat, staring vacantly at the camera, without smiles, their heads shaved, their ribs clearly visible beneath pale, malnourished flesh. Beneath the picture, the caption read: Subjects of sterilization experiments conducted by Dr. Karl Clauberg on Block 10, Auschwitz. Ages 8-10.

In the second photograph, several doctors could be seen standing at what appeared to be a metal hospital bed. A tall man, his back to the camera, peered to the right, as if awaiting the arrival of the young girl destined next to he upon the bed. A second, considerably shorter doctor stood to the left, his body draped in a white medical coat. He looked to be in his early forties, with a receding hairline and a sloping belly. He was laughing, and Graves sensed that he’d just told a joke which the other doctors had been in the process of enjoying at the instant the picture had been taken. A third doctor, a fair-haired woman, seemed no less amused. Her lips were parted in a wide smile, but as Graves looked closer, he saw that the levity did not extend to her eyes. Beneath the photograph, he read: Nazi physician Karl Clauberg (at left) who performed medical experiments on prisoners in Block 10, Auschwitz (1941-44). Others pictured are Drs. Rudolph Ernst and Hanna Klein.

Eleanor leveled her gaze on the woman in the white coat, studying the face closely, noting the wide mouth, the broad nose, the strangely mirthless smile. “Amazing how much they looked alike,” she said softly. “Greta and her mother.”

Greta Klein did not seem surprised to see them again. Graves wondered if she’d been waiting expectantly through the years as he had, waiting for the knock at the door, the pointed finger, the accusing voice, saying the same words Kessler had said when Graves had refused to give his name, You can keep your name, boy, but I know who you are.

“Hello, Miss Klein,” Eleanor said.

Greta was seated by the window. She said nothing, but Graves detected a subtle dread rising in her, the sense that the fatal hour had come at last.

Eleanor walked over to Greta and presented her with a copy of the photograph she’d discovered minutes before. “Your mother,” she said quietly.

Greta drew the paper from Eleanor’s hand, stared at it mutely, then lowered it to her lap. “She is ashes now,” she said quietly, “like the others.”

“No. Not like the others,” Eleanor said. “Hanna Klein worked with the German doctors at Auschwitz.” She waited for Greta to respond. When she didn’t, she added, “On sterilization experiments.”