Jewish Community of Baia Mare collection
Acquisition
The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by the Jewish Community of Baia Mare.
Scope and Content
Mixed collection of a ledger book and religious articles including an oil lamp, candlesticks, spice box and auction price box Hannuka, oil lamp, from Baia Mare synagogue, stayed in synagogue during Holocaust. Auction price box used in Baia Mare synagogue, stayed in synagogue during Holocaust, used when fundraising for people called to the Torah and during the High Holy Days. Spice box, in two pieces, made of copper-alloy. Two candlesticks (one pair) from Baia Mare synagogue, stayed in synagogue during the Holocaust. Ledger that lists Jewish properties from 1888 to 1943; Baia Mare, Romania.
Genre
- Collection