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  1. Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Wien: various papers

    The original papers in this collection document the activities of the representative organization of the Jewish cultural community in Vienna in 1939. Also included in the deposit and now housed in the Wiener Library 'Special Collections' are an original Jewish tram pass issued to Berta Brand and 2 pieces of 'Jude' badges.Correspondence and papers of the head office of the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde, Wien including correspondence and statements from the housing and emigration departments of the IKW, which provide biographical details of Jews who have suffered persecution under the Nazis an...

  2. Gertrud Wilmersdörfer: copy papers

    This collection of copy papers document in part Gertrud Wilmersdörfer's pre war anti-nazi activities; the experiences of a former French Resistance colleague, Alexandre Morgune, and conditions in Ravensbrück concentration camp.

  3. George Rigal: Reports re persecution of Jews in Russia

    Nothing is known about the circumstances surrounding the creation of these reports of Jewish persecution in the Soviet Union.

  4. Correspondence re the history of Jews in Poland

    Correspondence re the history of Jews in Poland with special reference to the blood libels of Tarnobrzeg and the 1946 Kielce pogrom. Also included is a copy translation of the historical files of TarnobrzegThis collection of copy correspondence between Michael Honey, a Polish born Jew, and a number of correspondents, deals with Polish antisemitism with special reference to the blood libels of Tarnobrzeg and the 1946 Kielce pogrom.

  6. Copy letter from Austrian soldier re wartime exploits

    The letter, amongst other things, describes the systematic murder carried out by the Wehrmacht in Poland, and in particular the murder of civilians by the author's unit. The author also mentions the murder of a number of their own officers by the rank and file.

  7. Account of Nelly Wolffheim's experience

    Typescript, annotated, incomplete, account of Nelly Wolffheim's experience running the last remaining Jewish Kindergarten school in BerlinGerman 30 pages 

  8. List of SS men in Auschwitz

    Typescript list of former SS men at Auschwitz given by Max Bryskier and Lucian Den (presumably former inmates) at Canobbio-Lugano, Castello die Trevano. The list of five names gives brief details of the SS men's crimes.German 1 page 

  9. Copy letters re anti-nazis

    Copy correspondence re alleged discrimination in West Germany against former anti nazis from John Parris and Eric MoormanEnglish and German 

  10. Short history re Jewish influence in Tonga

    Word-processed history of the Jewish influence in Tonga1 page English Author unknown 

  11. Sovietsky Kultur: copy antisemitic article

    Copy antisemitic article from Sovetsky Kultur.Russian 1 pageThis copy article is described as ‘purporting to be an interview between Dr. Howard Spear and E. Evseev'. It was given to the depositor by Victor Brailovsky. The latter is thought to be responsible for the markings on the text.

  12. Various eyewitness accounts

    This miscellaneous collection of eyewitness accounts, detailing anti-Semitic persecution by the nazis probably form part of the several hundred testimonies gathered in the mid- 1950s by the Wiener Library, most of which now belong in the Wiener Library 'P Series'. In fact the first item (1267/1) is an account signed 'Li. Z.' of this project, dated 14 May 1956. It is possible that the reason why the accounts in this collection were never included in the 'P Series' is that so many of them are incomplete and/ or without author.

  13. Report re antisemitism in Holland

    Report, by Miss de Boer according to an account by Mr L. Ph. Polak, re the persecution of Jews in Holland covering the period 1940-1945 and including reference to the destruction of a synagogue; erosion of Jews' rights and privileges; execution of the Chief Rabbi; transportation of Jews to WesterborkEnglish 8 pages 

  15. Report re antisemitism in Holland

    Report re events in Holland with particular reference to anti-Semitic activityDutch 17 pages 

  16. Letter from Heinz Berggruen to Mr Wallach

    Letter from Heinz Berggruen to Mr Wallach thanking him for introducing him to his friend, Colonel Stewart-Roddies, who gave a talk about conditions in Germany. Also mention is made of a report from the author's cousin of the experiences of his parents, still in Berlin.German 2 pagesNothing is known about the author or addressee. The letter was written in the USA. The letter is annotated 'zu persönlich'

  17. Hilda Hallenstein: copy letter re experiences in Spanish Civil War

    Copy letter from Hilda Hallenstein to Ernest Halsted, her brother-in-law, describing her experiences during the Spanish Civil War, dated MarseilleEnglish 4 pages 

  18. German Confessional Church: Instructions re racial origins

    This copy correspondence of the directorate of the German Confessional Church was sent to Alfred Wiener from Pastor Niemoeller with a letter dated 9 September 1957 (1273/3).

  19. Papers re the plight of Jewish refusenik families

    Reports and other papers re the plight of Jewish refusenik families, RussiaMostly English 

  20. Diaries of Wilhelm Hollitscher

    This set of manuscript war-time diaries from an Austrian Jewish refugee provide a unique insight into a refugee's life and his interpretation of national events. A number of enclosures were found loose within the diaries. These have been catalogued separately [1277/16] with a note of their place of origin. Hollitscher begins his English diaries by remembering his last days in Vienna, but soon turns to a discussion of the political news of the day. In this case a secret meeting between Hitler and Mussolini. Hollitscher is furious about Hitler's treachery, abandoning South Tyrol as a gift to ...