| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 2, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 2, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/force-of-nature-holocaust-museum-founder-sam-harris-dies-at-90/3917610/ |
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Sam Harris, a “force of nature” who turned his personal tragedy into a tool to
teach others about the Holocaust and the toll of antisemitism, died this week at
90 years old.
Before going on to found the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center,
Harris was born Szlamek Rzeznik in Dęblin, Pol...