Schindler's Ark his business in a film based on the story of Schindler and his actions in saving Polish Jews from the Nazis, arranging several interviews with Schindler for American television. Keneally's meetings with Pfefferberg, research and interviews of Schindler's comrades are detailed in another of his books titled "Searching for Schindler: A Memoir" (2007). In October 1980 Keneally went into Pfefferberg's shop in Beverly Hills to ask about the price of briefcases. Keneally had just finished a book-signing in Beverly Hills and was on his way home to Australia. Pfefferberg, learning that Keneally was a novelist, showed him his extensive files
S. A. Schindler S. A. Schindler Sebastian Albert Schindler (April 28, 1871 – June 17, 1931) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Schindler was born on April 28, 1871. Among his children was Walter Schindler, who became a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He died of a heart attack on June 17, 1931. Schindler was a member of the Assembly during the 1913, 1915 and 1917 sessions. At the time of his death, he was Deputy State Treasurer. In addition, Schindler was President (similar to Mayor) of New Glarus, Wisconsin, a member of the County Board of Green County,