Αρχείο Καπνεμπορικού Οίκου Ααρών Ι. Τσιμίνο και Σία
- Archive of the Tobacco Firm Aron I. Tsimino and Cie
- Archeio Kapnemporikou Oikou Aron I. Tsimino kai Sia
Extent and Medium
160 books, 120 files, 300 periodicals, 150 newspapers (10 linear meters)
Creator(s)
Biographical History
The tobacco firm Aron I. Tsimino and Cie was found in Kavala in 1919.
Acquisition
It was acquired via Sabetai Tsimino's donation.
Scope and Content
This collection holds the archives of a Jewish family's company that exported tobacco from the port of Kavala. This company was the only large Jewish company in post-war Kavala. The family that led the company also donated its family archives from the Holocaust period and documents pertaining to the family's attempts at restitution after the Holocaust.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
Copies are available and are issued by employees. Ratified copies of the archival material are available via application.
Existence and Location of Originals
Genika Archeia tou Kratous-Archeia Nomou Kavalas.
Archivist Note
English description written by Vasilis Ritzaleos.
Sources
Description was based on site survey and information provided by Mrs Charalambous and Mr. Likourinos.
Dates of Descriptions
Date of creation: 25/11/2014.