Josef Schon-židovský historik Tachovska
Josef Schön – Jewish historian of the Tachov region

Author(s): Markéta Novotná
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Regional Geography, Recent History (1900 till today), Fascism, Nazism and WW II, History of the Holocaust
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Josef Schön; Tachov; Jewish history; genealogies; Nazi occupation; Terezín;
Summary/Abstract: Josef Schön, a significant figure in the Jewish history of the Tachov district, was born in 1860 in Uherský Brod. He moved to Tachov at the age of 43 and served the local Jewish community for 32 years. Schön's extensive research culminated in the publication of "Die Geschichte der Juden in Tachau" in 1927, documenting the history of Jews in Tachov and surrounding areas. His work included detailed genealogies, historical accounts, and descriptions of Jewish life and institutions. Despite personal hardships, including the loss of his manuscript in a fire, Schön persevered in his research. He faced further challenges during the Nazi occupation, ultimately being deported to Terezín, where he died in 1943. Schön's contributions remain a cornerstone of regional Jewish historiography. His legacy is preserved through his writings and the ongoing efforts to study and remember the Jewish community in Tachov. The State District Archive in Tachov holds significant materials related to his work. Schön's life and research highlight the resilience and dedication of Jewish historians in preserving their heritage.

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