From the old hospital in Mendrisio, stories of Jews on the run. (Swiss Press Local 2021, by Mattia Sacchi) - Swiss Press Award
Corriere del Ticino Online
Local
2021
Mattia Sacchi
Some newly discovered documents reveal how OBV staff in Mendrisio secretly helped Jews and other persecuted people save their lives during World War II. In particular, the book retraces the journey to Ticino of young Alessandrina Khràl, fleeing the racial laws.
