Αρχείο Σανατορίου Πηλίου "Η Ζωοδόχος Πηγή" ιατρού Γεωργίου Καραμάνη
- Archive of the Sanatorium "I Zoodochos Pigi" in Pelion established by Dr. Georgios Karamanis
- Archeio Sanatoriou Piliou "I Zoodochos Pigi" iatrou Georgiou Karamani
Extent and Medium
3 linear meters.
Creator(s)
Biographical History
The sanatorium was founded by Dr. George Karamanis in 1907 and operated until 1966. It is considered both the first Greek mountain sanatorium and one of the best organized in Europe. In the 1990s, the sanatorium was transferred to a new owner who did not reopen. Today the building complex is in ruins.
Archival History
Only a part of the sanatorium's archive is located in the General State Archives in Volos.
Acquisition
The archive was acquired via donation.
Scope and Content
Patient records, financial records, folder with correspondence between the Sanatorium and the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki (1946-1947). Jewish Holocaust survivors were hosted in the Sanatorium for treatment with the financial assistance from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
Copies are available and are issued by employees. Ratified copies of archival material are also available via application.
Finding Aids
A handwritten and electronic catalogue (both in Greek) are available at the Archive.
Existence and Location of Originals
Genika Archeia tou Kratous - Archeia Nomou Magnisias.
Archivist Note
English description written by Vasilis Ritzaleos.
Sources
Description based on site survey and information provided by the General State Archives director Ms Annita Prassa and her colleague Ms. Ageliki Nikolaou.
Rules and Conventions
EHRI Guidelines for Description v.1.0
People
Places
- Volos