Correspondence regarding Dokumentenwerk - with Bundesministerium des Innern - Lüders, Carl-Heinz
Extent and Medium
80 letters
Creator(s)
- Germany (West). Bundesministerium des Innern
Biographical History
Beginning in 1954 The Wiener Library and the Institute for Contemporary History (IfZ) in Munich worked jointly on an edition of documents (Dokumentenwerk) regarding the persecution of Jews in the Nazi era. Initiated by the Ministry of Interior (BMI) and funded by the Federal Agency for Homeland Service (BHD) this project was part of larger journalistic endeavors by these two authorities to fight and prevent Antisemitism in West Germany. Due to ongoing problems the Dokumentenwerk was cancelled eventually in May 1963.
Dr Carl Heinz Lüders (1913-2006) was a high ranking West German state official and closely acquainted with Alfred Wiener. Holding a high position at the BMI at this time he was one of the initiators and supporters of this project.
Scope and Content
The correspondence reflects the journalistic and educational context in which the Dokumentenwerk project had been developed, including initiators of these endeavors (among them Alfred Wiener), the set of planned publications, and negotiations for basic organizational structures.
Regarding the Dokumentenwerk itself light is thrown on the process of planning and realization. Furthermore, early stage problems both financial and individual related are illustrated. Attached to several letters the correspondence contains memos as well as minutes on meetings, proceedings and workshops.
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People
- Lüders, Carl H.
Subjects
- Vergangenheitsbewältigung
- Ministry of the Interior
- Publishing
- Jewish history
- German-Jewish dialogue
- Antisemitism, defence against
Places
- West Germany [1949-1990]
- England