Correspondence with Żydowsky Instytut Historyczny (ZIH)

Identifier
WL3000/9/1/1626
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 110132
Dates
18 Nov 1952 - 15 Dec 1962
Level of Description
Collection
Languages
  • German
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • Zydowski Instytut Historyczny

Biographical History

The Żydowsky Instytut Historyczny (ZIH) in Warsaw is a research institute for the history and culture of Polish Jewry. Founded in 1947 it is widely known for holding the Warsaw Ghetto Archive (Ringelblum Archive).

Scope and Content

Documenting the close cooperation between the Library and the ZIH the letters concern the exchange of publications as well as archival material, including eyewitness accounts and photographs. From 1959 onwards the correspondence comprises an increasing number of research or restitution related enquiries on specific subjects (e.g. ghettos) or individuals.

Conditions Governing Reproduction

This material has been digitised. Readers should book a reading room terminal to access it.

Subjects

  • Libraries and Archives
  • Jewish history
  • Documents

Places

  • Third Reich [1933-1945]
  • Poland
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