People of Karavukova

Photo Collection of Franz Schaeffer

Curator, Paula Schleis

Franz Schaeffer, who grew up in Karavukova gathered 237 photographs by riding his bike through various cities after the war.

After Franz died his wife came across a Facebook page that I belong to. She entrusted me with this treasure and I am in the middle of scanning them and identifying what I can. Maybe half of them have identities, half do not. Some appear to be in Karavukova, some appear to be in the refugee camps.

The collector's wife told me after her husband left Yugoslavia, he would ride his bike to various camps asking for pictures to preserve them. I have asked to interview the wife so I can submit a more detailed story with the photos, since I think the very act of this young man trying to preserve his hometown is worth saving and sharing.

Please help identify these unknown folks of Karavukova so we can put a name with the faces.

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  Paula Schleis