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Vienna; Jewish Community Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 2432

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

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

Photographs, primarily of Vienna synagogues, were removed to the LBI Photograph Collection
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

Contact:
15 West 16th Street
New York NY 10011 United States