Reichsvertretung der Juden in Deutschland: Correspondence with the Council for German Jewry
Extent and Medium
7 folders
Creator(s)
- Reichsvertretung der Juden in Deutschland
- Reichsvereinigung der Juden in Deutschland
Biographical History
Rabbi Leo Baeck was elected president, and the driving force in the organisation was its chief executive officer, Otto Hirsch. The organisation's activities were to include all aspects of the internal life of the Jews of Germany, and it was to act as their representative before the authorities as well as vis a vis Jewish organisations abroad. Its main spheres of operation, conducted through the Zentralausschuss der Deutschen Juden für Hilfe und Aufbau, education, vocational training, support for the needy, economic assistance, and emigration.
Archival History
The provenance of this collection of correspondence is unknown.
Scope and Content
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The material consists mainly of emigration arrangements for German Jews, includes original letters from Dr. Leo Baeck and Otto Hirsch. Folders 606/3-7 contain correspondence re the possibility of emigration to Kenya.
System of Arrangement
The original order has been retained.
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction
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People
- Baeck, Leo
Subjects
- Immigration
- Documents
Places
- Kenya