Vienna; Jewish Community Collection
Scope and Content Note
The Vienna Jewish community collection comprises archival materials that document only some aspects of Jewish life in Vienna during the period between the two World Wars, with the notable exception of one item that illustrates anti-Semitism in 1848. Published materials (not online) from the late 20th century describe some aspects of past Jewish life in Vienna and the onset of the Holocaust.
Dates
- 1848-2000
Creator
- Vienna Jewish community (Organization)
Language of Materials
This collection is in German and English.
Access Restrictions
Open to researchers.
Access Information
Collection is partially digitized. Follow the links in the Container List to access the digitized materials. Follow the links to access the digitized materials.
Use Restrictions
There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more information, contact:
Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
email: lbaeck@lbi.cjh.org
Biographical Note
Israelitische Kultusgemeinde was the only official congregation for Jews in Vienna since it was established in 1852. It was dissolved on November 1, 1942 and re-established in 1948.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Vienna Jewish community collection comprises archival materials that document only some aspects of Jewish life in Vienna during the period between the two World Wars, with the notable exception of one item that illustrates anti-Semitism in 1848. Published materials (not online) from the late 20th century describe some aspects of past Jewish life in Vienna and the onset of the Holocaust.
Microfilm
The complete collection is microfilmed on MF 1240.
Bibliography
The LBI holds microfilmed copies of vital records from the Jewish community in Vienna, 1826 - 1938. Included are birth records (1826-1938), circumcision records (1870-1914), marriage records (1857-1938) and death records (1826-1931). Please see MF 548.
- Title
- Guide to the Vienna; Jewish Community Collection, 1848-2000 AR 2432
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by LBI Staff
- Date
- © 2013
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository
