Jamila Kolonomos collection

Identifier: irn42588
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by Jamila Kolonomos.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of medals, medallions, bar pins, cases, certificates, an oral history, documents, photographs and CDs with songs in Ladino relating to the experiences of Jamila Kolonomos and her family in Bitola, Yugoslavia before and during the Holocaust, her time as a partisan fighter, and of Jamila and her husband in Skopje, Yugoslavia. Some of these materials may be combined into a single collection in the future.

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Jamila Kolonomos collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn36922
- English
- 1930-2004
- folder 1 , 1 CD,
- Updated 7 months ago
Consists of a collection of 67 pre-war, wartime, and post-war photographs of Macedonian survivors, resistance fighters, and rescuers. The photographs were used in "Monastir without Jews: Recollections of a Jewish partisan in Macedonia" by Jamila Kolonomos. Contains photographs of Ms. Kolonomos, her family, and members of the partisan group known as the Macedonian Brigade. Also contains one CD of the images.
Jamila Kolonomos papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43376
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 7 months ago
Contains a postcard from Haim Koen sent during the deportation from Bitola, Macedonia on March 11, 1943, to his relative Avram Sadikarios in Sofia, Bulgaria. Mr. Koen writes that he was taken from his home to the train station and he doesn’t know where he will be taken; he asks Avram and Moise to take care of his daughter Sola Koen and not to spare expenses. Also includes a photograph showing Sola Koen in Israel after the war.
Avram Sadikario collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43680
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 7 months ago
Collection of photographs and documents relating to the scientific career of Avram Sadikario and Jamila Kolonomos as well as commemorations of the deportation from Bitola, Macedonia. Includes three postcards mailed from Bitola and Skopje in February and March 1943 to Avram Sadikario (donor's late husband) in Sofia, by his brother Sami (later murdered by the Ustasha) and a relative named Mayer Aruesti.
Kurir Jovica plaque, box, and card awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43723
- English
- a: Height: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm) | Width: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) b: Height: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm) | Width: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) c: Height: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm) | Width: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Kurir Jovica plaque set awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos on December 16, 1972, by the Council for the Education and Protection of Children of Yugoslavia, to recognize her work with children. The design was inspired by the Kurir Jovica statue, an award for achievement presented by the Yugoslav Union of Pioneers, a society created to indoctrinate children with communist ideology. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived was occupied by Bulgaria. Jami...
Medallion, box and certificate awarded to Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43724
- English
- 1941-1945
- a: Height: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm) | Width: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) b: Height: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm) | Width: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm) | Depth: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) c: Height: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Gold medallion set awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos on October 11, 2005, for her efforts as a partisan fighter during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the occupation and was forced to hide at night for her safety. On March 9, 1943, from her hiding place, Jamila witnessed the roundup and deportation of the Jewish com...
Yugoslav Orden za Hrabrost medal, ribbon, box, and certificate awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43729
- English
- 1939-1945
- a: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) b: Height: 5.125 inches (13.018 cm) | Width: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) c: Height: 5.875 inches (14.923 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) d: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Yugoslav Order of Bravery medal set awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos on June 3, 1947 in recognition of her efforts as a partisan fighter during World War II. The medal was instituted August 15, 1943 and was awarded to both military personnel and civilians for acts of bravery during World War II. The motto of the Yugoslavian partisan movement, “Death to fascism, freedom to the people” is embossed on the face. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family liv...
Yugoslavian Order of the Partisan Star awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43741
- English
- 1939-1945
- a: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) b: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) c: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) d: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Yugoslavian Order of the Partisan Star, 3rd class, medal set awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos on March 18, 1952, in recognition of her efforts as a partisan fighter during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941-1945. This medal was awarded to military leaders for successfully commanding military units and for bravery displayed during WW II. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance grou...
UNICEF medallion with box awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43746
- English
- 1965-1986
- a: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) b: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Depth: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) medallion awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos by the Yugoslav Commission for Cooperation with UNICEF. UNICEF was created to protect the rights and wellbeing of children in response to the chaos of Europe in the aftermath of World War II. Yugoslavia was the first country in Europe to establish a National Committee for UNICEF. In 1965 the Committee changed its name to the Yugoslav Commission for Cooperation with UNICEF. The medallion was awarded after the war to recognize Jamila’s work with the Yugoslav Department for Protection...
Gold medallion with case awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43747
- English
- 1952
- a: Height: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm) | Width: 6.375 inches (16.192 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Gold medallion awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos, a partisan fighter during World War II. Jugohrom is the name of a ferroalloy factory that was established in 1952 by the state. The factory was later privatized and is still in operation in Jegunovce, Macedonia, 50 kilometers from Skopje. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the occupation and was forced to hide at night f...
Macedonian-Kosovo Brigade plaque with stand awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43751
- English
- 1943-1968
- a: Height: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Width: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) b: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Depth: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Plaque awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos commemorating the creation of the Macedonian-Kosovo Brigade which she served in during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941-1945. The brigade was created on November 11, 1943, with 800 troops and by the end of the war numbered 66,000 members. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the occupation and was forced to hide at night...
Partizanska spomenica medal awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43753
- English
- 1941-1945
- overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Partizanska spomenica medal awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos for her service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941-1945. Of the 27,629 medals awarded, only 12 of them went to Jews who, like Jamila, were from Bitola. The medal was first instituted in 1943, and the design revised to this version in 1945. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the o...
Orden Zasluge Za Narod 2nd class awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43754
- English
- 1941-1945
- a: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Diameter: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) b: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) c: Height: 5.875 inches (14.923 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) d: Height: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Yugoslav Order of Merit to the Nation (People), 2nd class, awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos in recognition of her service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941-1945. The medal was awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and merit in securing and organizing the Yugoslav government and army, and for achievement in the economic, cultural and social spheres. This medal was awarded to 39534 people. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region,...
Orden Bratstva I Jedinstva awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43755
- English
- 1941-1945
- a: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Diameter: 1.970 inches (5.004 cm) b: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Depth: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) c: Height: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Order of Brotherhood and Unity 1st class medal awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos in recognition of her service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941-1945. The medal was awarded to both citizens and foreigners for creation and promotion of brotherhood and unity when the resistance movement was divided by politics, nationality and other factors. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila wor...
Ordena Republike Sa Srebrnim Vencem awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43756
- English
- 1960-1961
- a: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) b: Height: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) c: Height: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Order of the Republic awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos a WWII partisan fighter on November 7, 1961, in recognition for civil merits and public activities, achievements in science and art, education and enlightenment, culture and sports. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the occupation and was forced to hide at night for her safety. On March 9, 1943, from her hiding pl...
30th anniversary hospital medallion and box awarded to a Macedonian Jewish man
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43757
- English
- 1949-1979
- a: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) b: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medallion awarded to Dr. Avram Sadikario in 1979 from the Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Yugoslavia (now North Macedannia), where Avram began teaching in 1952. The medallion bears the University’s emblem and was awarded to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its founding. Avram Sadikario was in his third year of studying medicine at the University of Belgrade when the Axis powers declared war on Yugoslavia. On April 4, 1941 he left Belgrade and returned to Bitola. Two days later Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia and the Macedonian regio...
Orden Zasluge Za Narod awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43758
- English
- 1941-1945
- a: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Depth: 0.050 inches (0.127 cm) | Diameter: 1.700 inches (4.318 cm) b: Height: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm) | Width: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Depth: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) c: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Yugoslav Order of Merit to the Nation (People), 1st class awarded to Jamila (Zmila) Kolonomos in 1975, in recognition of her service as a partisan during the Axis occupation of Yugoslavia from 1941-1945. The medal was awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and merit in securing and organizing the Yugoslav government and army, and for achievement in the economic, cultural and social spheres. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila an...
Medallion and box awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43759
- English
- 1944-1969
- a: Height: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Diameter: 2.800 inches (7.112 cm) b: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medallion awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos by the Women’s Anti-Fascist Front of Macedonia (AFZ). The organization was formed in 1944 with the goal of improving schooling for females and increasing involvement of women in politics and promoting women’s rights. Many of the members of the organization fought as partisans during World War II. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to f...
30th Anniversary medallion from the Institute for National History in Skopje
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43760
- English
- 1948-1978
- a: Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) b: Height: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Depth: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medallion awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos by the Institute for National History in Skopje, Macedonia. The Institute was founded in 1948 and is one of Saints Cyril and Methodius University’s 5 research institutes. It is a public institution that focuses on studying the history of Macedonia and postgraduate and doctoral studies. Jamila was a professor at the University and wrote about the history of Jews in the region. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her ...
Orden Rada Sa Zlatnim Vencem awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43762
- English
- a: Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Diameter: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) b: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) c: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Yugoslav Order of Labor (with the Golden Wreath) 2nd class awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos for her contributions to the economy, production and building communism. The medal was awarded to citizens, collectives and military units. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the occupation and was forced to hide at night for her safety. On March 9, 1943, from her hiding place, ...
Commemorative medallion awarded to a Macedonian Jewish partisan woman
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43763
- English
- 1942-1977
- a: Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) b: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 5.625 inches (14.288 cm) | Depth: 0.443 inches (1.125 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Medallion awarded to Jamila (Zamila) Kolonomos by the Council for the Care and Education of Children of Macedonia and The Union of the Pioneers of Yugoslavia. The medallion was awarded for Jamila’s work with children’s organizations. On April 6, 1941, the Axis powers, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria, invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia. The Macedonian region, including Bitola where Jamila and her family lived, was occupied by Bulgaria. Jamila worked with resistance groups to fight the occupation and was forced to hide at night for her safety. On March 9, 1943, from her hiding place, Ja...