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- 1945, 1993 (Produção)
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1 folder
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Norbert Masur, born in Friedrichstadt, Germany in 1901, later moved to Stockholm as an exiled Jewish German. Masur aided in the rescue of Nazi concentration camp detainees during World War Two. He, in secret, met Heinrich Himmler, April 1945 and negotiated the release of over 1,000 prisoners from Ravensbrück concentration camp to Sweden. Later a further 7,000 prisoners were rescued by Swedish Red Cross. Masur was Sweden's representative to the World Jewish Congress, where he described his meeting with Himmler. Masur died in 1971.
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The report had been in the possession of the nephew of Norbert Masur, the author. After his death it had been found amongst his personal papers and offered to the London Museum of Jewish Life.
GB 1556 WL 1075 1945, 1993 collection 1 folder Masur , Norbert , 1901-1971
Norbert Masur, born in Friedrichstadt, Germany in 1901, later moved to Stockholm as an exiled Jewish German. Masur aided in the rescue of Nazi concentration camp detainees during World War Two. He, in secret, met Heinrich Himmler, April 1945 and negotiated the release of over 1,000 prisoners from Ravensbrück concentration camp to Sweden. Later a further 7,000 prisoners were rescued by Swedish Red Cross. Masur was Sweden's representative to the World Jewish Congress, where he described his meeting with Himmler. Masur died in 1971.
The report had been in the possession of the nephew of Norbert Masur, the author. After his death it had been found amongst his personal papers and offered to the London Museum of Jewish Life.
Deposited by the family.
Papers of Norbert Masur, 1945, 1993, comprise a report describing a meeting between Norbert Masur and Himmler in Berlin, 20 April 1945 concerning the release of female prisoners from Ravensbrück concentration camp, and correspondence regarding Norbert Masur's report, 1993.
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Copies can be made for personal use. Permission must be sought for publication.
German and English
A detailed description exists on the Wiener Library's online catalogue www.wienerlibrary.co.uk.
Compiled by Samantha Velumyl.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
March 2008 Antisemitism Concentration camps Himmler , Heinrich Luitpold , 1900-1945 , politican Humanitarian law International conflicts Jews Masur , Norbert , 1901-1971 Racial discrimination Ravensbrück concentration camp Religious groups War crimes War prisoners War victims World War Two (1939-1945) World wars (events) Wars (events)
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Deposited by the family.
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Papers of Norbert Masur, 1945, 1993, comprise a report describing a meeting between Norbert Masur and Himmler in Berlin, 20 April 1945 concerning the release of female prisoners from Ravensbrück concentration camp, and correspondence regarding Norbert Masur's report, 1993.
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Arranged as in Scope and Content.
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Open
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Copies can be made for personal use. Permission must be sought for publication.
Idioma do material
- inglês
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- latim
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German and English
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A detailed description exists on the Wiener Library's online catalogue www.wienerlibrary.co.uk.
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- Interethnic relations » Ethnic discrimination » Antisemitism
- Humanitarian law » War crimes » Concentration camps
- Humanitarian law
- International conflicts
- Religious groups » Jews
- Religious groups
- Humanitarian law » War crimes
- International conflicts » War victims » War prisoners
- International conflicts » War victims
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- inglês