Αρχεία του Κεντρικού Ισραηλιτικού Συμβουλίου της Ελλάδος, 1943-1990
- Records of the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece, 1943-1990
- Archeia tou Kentrikou Israilitikou Symvouliou tis Ellados, 1943-1990
Extent and Medium
36.551 digital images, 41.9 GB, 1 Hard drive (at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum).
Creator(s)
Biographical History
The umbrella organisation of the Greek Jewry is the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (Greek abbreviation: KIS). KIS was established by law in 1945, after the end of the World War II. It is a "Legal Body Under State Law", under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Religion. The aim of the Central Board (KIS) is to co-ordinate the activities and represent the Jewish Communities that function in Greece before the Greek Authorities and foreign Organisations.
Scope and Content
Consists mainly of files of correspondence between various Greek Jewish communities, with Greek governmental authorities concerning the restitution of the property of Greek Jews, and with international Jewish organizations concerning remembrance. Also included is correspondence with various other, but primarily German, organizations and authorities concerning reparations.
Conditions Governing Access
Restrictions on access.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
Restriction on use.
Finding Aids
Archival finding aid is available at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Existence and Location of Originals
Kentriko Israilitiko Symvoulio tis Ellados.
Existence and Location of Copies
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives received the digitized collection via the United States Holocaust Museum International Archival Programs in April 2009 [RG-45.010].
Archivist Note
English description written by V. Ritzaleos.
Sources
Description based on information provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's website.