Arizace některých židovských firem v Nýrsku ve světle archivních dokumentů
Aryanization of some Jewish companies in the Nýrsko region in the light of archival records documents

Author(s): Lenka Sýkorová
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Political history, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Fascism, Nazism and WW II
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: aryanization; Nýrsko; Ekstein brothers; Franz Fremuth; Sudetenland; Jewish businesses;
Summary/Abstract: The study of the aryanization of Jewish businesses in Nýrsko, based on archival documents, reveals the systematic approach of Nazi authorities towards Jewish property after the annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938. The Ekstein brothers, who founded an optical factory in Nýrsko, faced significant challenges during this period. Their business was taken over by Franz Fremuth, a long-time member of the Sudeten German Party, under the supervision of the Deutsche Allgemeine Treuhand. The factory, which employed over 500 workers, was eventually sold to Fremuth in 1939. Similarly, the Stein family, who owned a laundry business, had their property confiscated and sold under Nazi directives. The detailed records from the State District Archive in Klatovy and the State Archive in Landshut provide valuable insights into the processes and impacts of aryanization on Jewish businesses. These documents highlight the economic and social disruptions faced by Jewish entrepreneurs and their families. The study underscores the importance of preserving these historical records to understand the broader context of Nazi persecution and its long-term effects on Jewish communities.

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