Judaika z let 1848-1945 v archivních souborech okresního archivu
Judaica from the Years 1848–1945 in the Archival Files of the District Archives

Author(s): Ilona Kotyzová
Subject(s): Jewish studies, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Fascism, Nazism and WW II, History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: archival survey; Jewish Museum in Prague; Sudetenland; Yerusha; Terezín Ghetto; historical narratives;
Summary/Abstract: In recent years, a comprehensive archival survey in the Czech Republic, under the auspices of the Jewish Museum in Prague, has significantly contributed to the creation of an information database capturing archival sources on the history of European Jewish populations. This research, focusing on Jews in the Sudetenland from 1848 to 1945, draws from projects like Yerusha and the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure. The study delves into the archival collections of the State District Archive in Litomìøice, highlighting documents from various local and regional authorities. These records, spanning from state administration to municipal self-government, provide insights into the Jewish community's participation in industrial, cultural, and political life. The archive also houses unique collections, such as the Terezín Ghetto's technical and construction department, which reflect the transformation of the town into a Jewish ghetto during World War II. The preservation of these documents is crucial for understanding the individual and collective experiences of Jews in the region, emphasizing the importance of archival research in reconstructing historical narratives.

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