Görlitz Jewish Community Collection
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains materials pertaining to the synagogue of Görlitz.
The first folder contains local newspaper clippings reporting on the construction of the synagogue (1909-1911), as well as short notes on construction costs and a manuscript of a speech (circa 1914) on the history of the community from 1220-1870. The second folder contains materials pertaining to memorial work for the synagogue, including a programm from the late-GDR period and a packet of historical materials on the reconstruction of the synagogue as a cultural center. This packet includes reproductions of blueprints and plans for the synagogue, some photographs, and a short history of the building. Several Photographs of the synagogue before and after its destruction are available in the LBI Photograph Collection.
Dates
- 1909-1992
Creator
- Görlitz Jewish community (Organization)
Language of Materials
This collection is in German.
Access Restrictions
Open to researchers.
Access Information
Collection is digitized. Follow the links in the Container List 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
Extent
2 Folders
Abstract
This collection contains materials pertaining to the synagogue of Görlitz.
Other Finding Aid
The original German-language inventory is available in folder 1.
Separated Material
Photographs have been removed to the LBI Photograph Collection.
- Title
- Guide to the Görlitz Jewish Community Collection, 1909-1992 AR 4588
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Timothy Ryan Mendenhall
- Date
- © 2011
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- April 16, 2012 : Links to digital objects added in Container List.
Repository Details
Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository