Opava records

Identifier
irn509233
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.76
  • RG-68.004M
Dates
1 Jan 1945 - 31 Dec 1952
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Czech
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn509233

Extent and Medium

2 microfilm reels, 35 mm

Archival History

Jewish Museum in Prague

Acquisition

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's International Programs Division exchanged the microfilm with the Yad ṿa-shem, rashut ha-zikaron la-Shoʼah ṿela-gevurah (Yad Vashem Archives,YV) in Jerusalem, Israel. Documents originate from the Židovské muzeum v Praze (Jewish Museum in Prague), Czech Republic. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives received the microfilms in Aug. 2001.

Scope and Content

Selected records relating to the persecution of Jewish communities by Nazi and other authorities in Opava, Czechoslovakia.

System of Arrangement

Records from the Jewish Museum in Prague. Reel 1 (11874); Reel 2 (11875)

Conditions Governing Reproduction

Copyright Holder: Jewish Museum in Prague

Subjects

  • Racism--Czechoslovakia--History--20th century.
  • National socialism--Czechoslovakia.
  • Czechoslovakia--Politics and government--1945-1992.
  • Jews--Czechoslovakia--History--20th century.
  • Opava (Czech Republic)

Genre

  • Document
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Copies

  • Židovské muzeum v Praze

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum holds copies of Holocaust-relevant archives from Jewish Museum in Prague