Archival Descriptions

Advanced query tips

There are several ways to be more specific in your search query:

"Phrase"
Search an exact match of your query, e.g. "Member lists"
+Phrase
Given word has to be in the result, e.g. +Gestapo
-Phrase
Exclude given word from search, e.g. -Gestapo

Use the following syntax to restrict the search to specific fields:

field:"phrase"
For instance, you can find all descriptions that have the phrase "Auschwitz Birkenau" in their titles by searching for title:"Auschwitz Birkenau".

The following fields are currently available:

  • identifier
  • title
  • creator
  • person
  • place
  • subject
  • address
Displaying items 121 to 140 of 296
Search result ordering
Language of Description: English
Country: Israel

  1. Testimony of Michl Orszanski, born in Bialystok, Poland, 1905, regarding his experiences in the Bialystok Ghetto, Lomza, Bialystok and other places

    1. M.11 - The Mersik-Tenenbaum Archive: Documentation regarding the Bialystok Ghetto underground

    Testimony of Michal Orszanski, born in Bialystok, Poland, 1905, regarding his experiences in the Bialystok Ghetto, Lomza, Bialystok and other places Liquidation of the Bialystok Ghetto, 16 August 1943; deportation of inmates from Markowszczyzna to the prison in Bialystok during the liquidation; inmates' work in SS workshops outside the prison; transfer with other inmates from the Lomza prison to the Bialystok prison, late September 1943; attempts to escape by the inmates; capture of the escapees; murder of some of the escapees; arrest of non-Jews by the Gestapo; transfer of the detainees to...

  2. [Wir rufen die Gemeinde auf]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    On the 5th of September 1938 the "Altfreundeverband" and the "Deutsche christliche Studentenvereinigung" was unraveled by the Gestapo. In this file publications of the DCSB in the years of 1938 and 1939 are seen. Dr. Reinold von Thabben discribes how the DCSV was foundet in 1890, how the association was working and how the faith and the guidance of God helped their members and inspired their work. It is pointed out that they should not lose their faith, eventhough the DCSB is forbidden now. Furthermore he is calling the Christian community for denomination.

  3. Dehmel, Richard Fedor Leopold, 1863-1920

    1. Biographical press cuttings collection (1945-1970s)

    "Richard Fedor Leopold Dehmel (18 November 1863 in Wendisch-Hermsdorf, Prussia – 8 February 1920 in Blankenese, Germany) was a German poet and writer." -- Wikipedia "Dehn, Günther Karl (Apr 18, 1882, Schwerin – Mar 17, 1970, Bonn). After studying in Berlin, Halle, and Bonn, Dehn was employed from 1907 on as a parish priest in Berlin and worked from 1911 to 1931 in the labor district of Moabit. During these years, he concerned himself with the relationship between the church and workers. In 1926, the University of Münster awarded him an honorary doctorate. In 1931 he was appointed professor ...

  4. Gestapo Records IV

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file is part of the collection of originals to the Gestapo Erfurt in Thüringen. It contains the obligatory monthly reports by the Jewish community Suhl/Muhlhausen to the Gestapo. The reports include number of people, assets and bookkeeping records. Further details list addresses, birth records and intentions/preparations for emigration.

  5. Jacob Weintraub, born in Tarczyn, Poland, 1920, known as Jacques Wister; details regarding his activities in the French Jewish underground during World War II

    1. O.89 - Collection of Personal Files of Jewish Underground Fighters in France

    Jacob Weintraub, born in Tarczyn, Poland, 1920, known as Jacques Wister; details regarding his activities in the French Jewish underground during World War II Life in Nice; activities as commander of an MJS (Zionist Youth Movement) regiment; participation in preparation of forged documents; organizes the smuggling of children into Switzerland; arrest with Jacques Marburger, 23 September 1943; release from detention; forgets to take a folder with documents after the Gestapo interrogation and goes back to get it; arrested again; deportation to Drancy; transfer to Auschwitz, 28 October 1943. A...

  6. David Rappoport, born in Proskurov, Ukraine, 1883: details regarding his activities in the French Jewish underground during World War II

    1. O.89 - Collection of Personal Files of Jewish Underground Fighters in France

    David Rappoport, born in Proskurov, Ukraine, 1883: details regarding his activities in the French Jewish underground during World War II Work as a journalist; underground activities; leader of the Comite Rue Amelot (Amelot Street Committee) in Paris; arrest by Danneker, a Gestapo commander, 01 June 1943; deportation to Drancy; transfer to Auschwitz; death in Auschwitz, 02 July 1944. Also in the file: - Booklet entitled "L'un des Trente Six" (One of the Thirty-six), published by Kyoum, Paris, 1946.

  7. Jüdischer Kulturbund Scharzwald

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains informations about the Jüdischer Kulturbund Schwarzwald (Black Forest), in Germany. A correspondence between the Kulturbund Berlin, Gestapo and the Reichskulturkammer (Reich Chamber of Culture) regarding the establishment of the new branch in Schwarzwald can be seen. The Gestapo started investigation against the new chairmen of the Kulturbund Schwarzwald on the demand of Hans Hinkel.

  8. Correspondence and personal documentation of Dr. Josef Loewenherz, 1934-1943

    1. O.30 - Documentation regarding the Jews of Austria, mainly during the Holocaust period

    Correspondence and personal documentation of Dr. Josef Loewenherz, 1934-1943 - Correspondence regarding allocation of a plot of land in the Ahuza neighborhood (Haifa-1934?) in honor of Dr. Loewenherz's 50th birthday; - Dr. Loewenherz's trip to Paris on behalf of the community regarding receiving financial assistance for emigration with the approval of the Gestapo Zentralstelle ((Central Office for Jewish Emigration), 07 March 1939; request to take personal luggage for the trip approved by the Devisenstelle (Foreign Currency Office) in Vienna, with the exception of a gold watch, which was re...

  9. Österreichs Freiheitskampf

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The booklet published by the information service of the Austrian government provides an overview of the Austrian resistance movement during the Nazi era. It describes chronologically the situation in Austria from 1933 to 1938, the reprisals against any opposition during the Anschluss and the reorganization of resistance by imprisoned decision makers in various concentration camps. This newly formed cooperation enabled the creation of resistance cells which were under constant threat by Gestapo and SD. Their difficult work is explained in detail. The organization of the resistance in the las...

  10. Letter sent by Alter Trus, Chairman of the Organization of Former Residents of the Briansk Community in Bialystok to the regional Jewish Historical Committee in Bialystok regarding collaboration with the Gestapo by Janusz and Koszak from Briansk

    1. M.11 - The Mersik-Tenenbaum Archive: Documentation regarding the Bialystok Ghetto underground

    Letter sent by Alter Trus, Chairman of the Organization of Former Residents of the Briansk Community in Bialystok to the regional Jewish Historical Committee in Bialystok regarding collaboration with the Gestapo by Janusz and Koszak from Briansk Collaboration with the Gestapo by Janusz and Koszak including capturing Jews and Soviets in hiding in the village; criminal acts of Janusz and Koszak; names of Jews murdered by Janusz and Koszak; names of Jews turned over to the Gestapo by Janusz and Koszak; death sentence imposed on Janusz and Koszak by the partisan brigade in the Briansk area, 194...

  11. Testimony of Elke Fomin, born in Grodno, Poland, 1928, regarding her experiences in the Grodno Ghetto

    1. M.11 - The Mersik-Tenenbaum Archive: Documentation regarding the Bialystok Ghetto underground

    Testimony of Elke Fomin, born in Grodno, Poland, 1928, regarding her experiences in the Grodno Ghetto Establishment of Ghetto Number 1 in the Grodno fish market; establishment of Ghetto Number 2 in Slobodka; term of office of Dr. Brawer as Judenrat chairman in Ghetto Number 1; term of office of Rubintszik as chief of the Jewish police; Rubintszik's excellence at discovering hiding places of Jews; life in the Grodno Ghetto including yellow badge and forced labor in the ghetto and outside the ghetto; liquidation of Ghetto Number 2, November 1942; deportation of most of the Jews to the Kielbas...

  12. Personal documentation belonging to Moritz Baecker from Vienna

    1. O.30 - Documentation regarding the Jews of Austria, mainly during the Holocaust period

    Personal documentation belonging to Moritz Baecker from Vienna - Personal documentation and a personal photograph; - Heimatschein (Residence certificate) in the city of Vienna, 1935; - Exemption from military service because he is a Jew, 1938; - List of personal travel equipment approved by the Devisenstelle (Foreign Currency Authority) for emigration needs; - Income Tax exemption certificate; - Voucher for sending mail to the Gestapo, 1939; - Personal letter sent by Moritz Baecker from Buchenwald to his father, 15 January 1939; - Negative photograph of the above letter; - Correspondence wi...

  13. Testimony of Zelig Tenenbaum regarding the fate of the Jews of Grajewo

    1. M.11 - The Mersik-Tenenbaum Archive: Documentation regarding the Bialystok Ghetto underground

    Testimony of Zelig Tenenbaum regarding the fate of the Jews of Grajewo Occupation of Grajewo by the German Army, summer 1941; life under the German occupation including rioting and forced labor; wounding and murder of Jews by Poles; concentration of approximately 500 men in the marketplace; abuse of Jews including Communists in the theater building; attitude of the Poles towards the Jews; appointment of a Judenrat; torture of Jews by the Gestapo; rape of women; murder of the elderly and Communists in the cemetery; establishment of the ghetto; deportation of the Jews from Botki and Grodno to...

  14. Bund deutsch-jüdischer Jugend, Ortsgruppe Erfuhrt 1934

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The files contain information regarding the 'Bund deutsch-jüdischer Jugend, Ortsgruppe Erfuhrt 1934' (German-Jewish youth group). The idea, which was presented by the National Socialist German Workers' Party, of this youth group was to help the Jewish youth to integrate in the German society, with collective mental and physical activity. The Nazi Party build youth camps especially for that purpose. Every Jewish youth organization was obliged to join the 'Bund deutsch-jüdischer Jugend'. All informations about members and activities of the 'Bund deutsch-jüdischer Jugend' were passed directly ...

  15. Das Los der christlichen Presse im Dritten Reich

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The booklet uses the Christian publication “Zukunft” (Better future) to illustrate the problems the Christian press faced during the Third Reich. It contains a sometimes supportive critique of National Socialism, harassment and interrogations by the Gestapo, arrest and protective custody. From these traumatic events the author finds explanations for the purpose of suffering and spiritual rebirth from catastrophes like war. The eternal wisdom and strength of the bible are used for guidance and comfort. Theological discussions with representatives of all social classes are included. While the...

  16. Documentation of the office of the Geheime Staatspolizei Staatspolizeistelle Litzmannstadt (German Secret Police) in Lodz during 1939-1943

    Documentation of the office of the Geheime Staatspolizei Staatspolizeistelle Litzmannstadt (German Secret Police) in Lodz during 1939-1943 Included in the collection is a list of Jewish inmates from the main prison in Sieradz; reports of the SIPO supervisor and the SD, regarding the mood among the Polish population, Gestapo activities and deported Jewish inmates; reports of the SIPO supervisor and the SD in Poznan, regarding the mood among the Polish population and the fight against the Polish underground; periodical reports of the SIPO supervisor to the Reichsgau Wartheland governor, regar...

  17. An die deutschen Arbeiter und Angestellten in freien Ländern

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The pamphlet issued by the Internationale Transportarbeiter Föderation (International Federation of transport workers) gives an overview of illegal union activities in Germany. New methods of work and organization had to be developed (no membership registers or contribution receipts) and the establishment of underground networks was crucial. A testimony of a train employee reports of Gestapo supervision by the “Dezernat 36”. The situation in maritime transport is described by a sailor who talks of numerous deserters to Australia and America. Almost everyone refuses to raise their hand and g...

  18. Testimony of Simcha Bursztejn, born in Kleszczele, Poland, 1914, regarding his experiences in Drohiczyn

    1. M.11 - The Mersik-Tenenbaum Archive: Documentation regarding the Bialystok Ghetto underground

    Testimony of Simcha Bursztejn, born in Kleszczele, Poland, 1914, regarding his experiences in Drohiczyn Occupation of Drohiczyn by the German Army, 22 June 1942; murder of 31 Jewish men; life under the German occupation including anti-Jewish legislation, forced labor and yellow badge; appointment of Szwab, the teacher, as mayor; establishment of the Drohiczyn Ghetto, April 1942; smuggling of food items into the ghetto; "Aktion" conducted by the Gestapo, 02 November 1942; murder of Jews; escape of Jews from the ghetto; deportation of the Jews to the Semiatycze Ghetto; deportation of the Jews...

  19. Correspondence between Erich Kulka and Attorney-at-Law Dr. Josef Danisz from Prague regarding the trial to clear Erich Kulka's name conducted against the media in Czechoslovakia, 1987-1990

    1. P.25- Archive of Erich Kulka, Historian of Czech Jewry and Author

    Correspondence between Erich Kulka and Attorney-at-Law Dr. Josef Danisz from Prague regarding the trial to clear Erich Kulka's name conducted against the media in Czechoslovakia, 1987-1990 - Agreement of Attorney-at-Law Dr. Josef Danisz from Prague to represent Erich Kulka in his lawsuit against the publication of the book, "V zemi zaslíbené?" (In the Promised Land?), by Josef Sebesta and against the Melantrich Publishing House, which published the book, on the charge of libel. In the book, Erich Kulka is accused of collaboration with the Gestapo; the book has an anti-Israel character; - Co...

  20. The work and origin of the Gestapo

    1. Research files: research conducted by the JCIO and the Wiener Library

    The files contain information on the work and origin of the Gestapo. The Gestapo was established in 1933. Members of the Gestapo had to be of a certain age, be part of the NSDAP and have acquired certain skills and distinctions. Through the years the Gestapo gained more and more power through measures like protective custody. According to the documents its purpose was to investigate, monitor and fight all efforts and acts that were considered dangerous for national safety and the unity of the people. The Gestapo enforced the many anti-Semitic decrees. Furthermore, not reporting an illegal l...