Randolph Braham collection

Identifier: irn517709
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn517709

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 15 installments between 1992 and 2018 by Randolph Braham.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of research material collected by Randolph L. Braham, the world renowned expert on the Holocaust in Hungary. Includes materials relevant to the Holocaust and its aftermath in Eastern Europe in general, and in Hungary and Romania in particular, trials against suspected war criminals, the revival of extreme right ideologies, and biographical information pertaining to the donor. Organized into 17 series: Series 1: Hungarian Records Relating to the Holocaust, 1944; 184 microfilm reels; Series 2: Records Relating to the Béla Berend (Albert Bruce Belton) Cases against Randolph L. Braham and Others, 1944-1987, on 121 microfiche; Series 3: Records Relating to the Destruction of Jews in Northern Transylvania, 1944-2007; Series 4: Records Relating to United States vs. Ferenc Koréh, 1944-1997; Series 5: Records Relating to Hungarian and Canadian Legal Procedures Involving Imre Finta, 1944-1994. Series 6: Records from Hungarian Archives Relating to the Holocaust in Hungary, 1938-1949; Series 7: Records from European, American, and Israeli Archives Relating to the Holocaust in Hungary, 1935-1971; Series 8: Statements and Testimonies of and Correspondence with the “Dramatis Personae” of the Holocaust in Hungary, 1945-1983; Series 9: Research Material Relating to Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Holocaust Denial, Historical Revisionism and Neo-Fascism, 1946-2004; Series 10: Miscellaneous Files, 1945-2007; Series 11: Collection of Printed Material: Studies, Essays, Articles; Series 12: “Chapter Folders” to the Second Edition of The Politics of Genocide, 1944-1994, Series 13: Research Material to the Memoir and Other Writings of Randolph Braham, 1944-2008, Series 14: Audio Visual Materials, 1972-1986, Series 15: Newspaper articles and scholarly studies by Randolph L. Braham, 1948-2011, Series 16: Bookreviews written by Randolph L. Braham, 1953-2007, Series 17: Reviews published about works by Randolph L. Braham, 1961-2011.

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Audio/Visual materials
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn517783
- English
- 1972-1986
- 8 videocassettes (VHS), sound, color ; 1/2 in. 17 videocassettes (U-Matic), sound, color ; 3/4 in. 6 audiocassettes, analog ; 1/8 in.
- Updated 1 year ago
Consists of audio and videorecordings of interviews Randolph Braham conducted with survivors of the Holocaust in Hungary between 1972 and 1996, and video recordings of lectures delivered by scholars and Holocaust survivors in The Rosenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies at The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York between 1982 and 1986.
Randolph Braham collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn539378
- English
- 1924-2011
- boxes oversize folders 96 6 184 microfilm reels,
- Updated 1 year ago
The Randolph Braham collection consists of research material collected by Randolph L. Braham, world renowned expert on the Holocaust in Hungary. Includes materials relevant to the Holocaust and its aftermath in Eastern Europe in general, and in Hungary and Romania in particular; trials against suspected war criminals; the revival of extreme right ideologies; and biographical and academic information pertaining to the donor. Nearly all of the Holocaust-era records are reproductions.
Award
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn592487
- English
- overall: Height: 12.250 inches (31.115 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm) | Depth: 0.438 inches (1.113 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Award: Laurea Honoris Causa medal, October 3, 2017, with accompanying certificate
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617448
- English
- a: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) b: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) c: Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Diameter: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) d: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.378 inches (3.5 cm) | Depth: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Order of Merit Officer's Cross of the Republic of Hungary"; medal awarded by President Árpad Göncz, November 9, 1995
Award Certificate
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617449
- English
- overall: Height: 12.000 inches (30.48 cm) | Width: 17.375 inches (44.133 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Order of Merit Officer's Cross of the Republic of Hungary"; scroll signed by President Árpad Gönez, November 9, 1995
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617450
- English
- a: Height: 1.812 inches (4.602 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) b: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) c: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) d: Height: 3.312 inches (8.412 cm) | Width: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Medal awarded by the Hungarian Auschwitz Foundation-Holocaust Documentation Center: May 5, 1997
Award Certificate
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617451
- English
- overall: Height: 12.250 inches (31.115 cm) | Width: 17.375 inches (44.133 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Herzl-Nordau Prize awarded by the Hungarian Zionist Association, signed by Englander, Budapest: October 16, 1999
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617452
- English
- a: Depth: 0.313 inches (0.795 cm) | Diameter: 3.312 inches (8.412 cm) b: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 6.312 inches (16.032 cm) | Depth: 11.500 inches (29.21 cm) c: Height: 11.375 inches (28.893 cm) | Width: 12.875 inches (32.703 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Pro Cultura Hungarica" Award of the Hungarian Minister of Cultural Heritage: December 13, 2002 (medal in box and scroll)
Award Certificate
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617453
- English
- overall: Height: 11.500 inches (29.21 cm) | Width: 18.000 inches (45.72 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Congressional Record, March 17, 2004
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617454
- English
- a: Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm) | Diameter: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) e: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) f: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 8.375 inches (21.273 cm) | Depth: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) g: Height: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Width: 8.750 inches (22.225 cm) | Depth: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Science for Society" award by the Hungarian Academy of Science: April 16, 2004
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617455
- English
- a: Height: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) b: Depth: 0.562 inches (1.427 cm) | Diameter: 0.438 inches (1.113 cm) c: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Depth: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Star of Romania" Officer's Rank Medal
Award Certificate
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617456
- English
- overall: Height: 12.125 inches (30.798 cm) | Width: 18.000 inches (45.72 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Life Achievement Diploma" awarded by the Permanent Forum of Jewish Communities and Congregations; scroll signed by Péter Weisz on May 26, 2006
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617457
- English
- a: Depth: 0.063 inches (0.16 cm) | Diameter: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) b: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Depth: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Life Achievement Diploma" awarded by the Permanent Forum of Jewish Communities and Congregations; Medal
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617458
- English
- a: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) b: Depth: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Diameter: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) c: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Depth: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Order of Cultural Merit" of Romania: October 2009
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617459
- English
- a: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) b: Height: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) c: Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Diameter: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm) Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Depth: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Order of Merit, Medium Cross of the Republic of Hungary"; medal awarded on October 5, 2011
Award Certificate
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617460
- English
- overall: Height: 12.000 inches (30.48 cm) | Width: 17.750 inches (45.085 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Order of Merit, Medium Cross of the Republic of Hungary"; scroll signed by President Pál Schmitt on October 5, 2011
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617461
- English
- a: Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Diameter: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm) b: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Depth: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Wesley János" Award, Budapest, October 12, 2011
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617462
- English
- Diameter: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Depth: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Wesley János" second award, October 12, 2011
Commemorative medal
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn617463
- English
- a: Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) b: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Depth: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
"Várhegyi György Award awarded by the Hungarian Jewish Cultural Society, Budapest, October 13, 2011; medal
Award
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn620049
- English
- a: Height: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 0.063 inches (0.16 cm) b: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Depth: 8.500 inches (21.59 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Medal awarded by the Federation of the Jewish Communities of Hungary, October 3, 2017