Materiály k dějinám Židů ve Státním okresním archivu Klatovy
Materials on the history of Jews in the State District Archives of Klatovy

Author(s): Lenka Sýkorová
Subject(s): Jewish studies, History of Law, Ethnohistory, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), History of Antisemitism, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Klatovy; Jewish minority; state records; parish documents; German populations; association laws;
Summary/Abstract: The State District Archive in Klatovy has seen increased interest in the history of the Jewish minority, despite the absence of a dedicated Jewish religious community fund. The archive primarily relies on state and municipal records, as well as parish office documents. The materials focus on Jewish communities in areas with significant German populations, which were annexed to Germany between 1938 and 1945. The most informative records are from the political districts of Klatovy and Sušice, established in 1850. Jewish communities were organized under association laws, requiring registration and approval by political authorities. The archives contain detailed records of Jewish religious communities, including membership lists, financial contributions, and property management. These documents provide valuable insights into the Jewish minority's history in the southwestern border region.

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