Large wall chart with photos used to teach racial hygiene in Nazi Germany

Identifier
irn5594
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1991.5.3
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn5594

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 28.500 inches (72.39 cm) | Width: 42.380 inches (107.645 cm)

Archival History

The chart was acquired by the United States Holocaust Museum in 1991.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection

Scope and Content

Teaching placard for use in a genetics class, published by J.F. Lehmann of Munich, a publishing house noted for producing books on eugenics.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Paper chart on linen backing featuring black text, black heads, blue and brown eyes and genes.

Subjects

  • Nazi propaganda--Germany.
  • Racism--Germany--History--20th century.
  • Eugenics--Germany--History--20th century.
  • Race discrimination--Germany--History--20th century.
  • National socialism and science--Germany.
  • Fascism and education--Germany--History--20th century.

Genre

  • Posters
  • Object
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