Arolsen Archives, Archive in Bad Arolsen, Germany
Arolsen Archives is an archive in Bad Arolsen, Germany, dedicated to documents on Nazi persecution. It holds about 30 million documents from concentration camps, forced labor, and displaced persons, and continues to clarify the fates of those persecuted.
The organization was founded in 1944 as the Central Tracing Bureau to search for missing persons after the war. It was later renamed the International Tracing Service and, in 2019, became the Arolsen Archives.
The institution serves as a place of remembrance and education, where visitors can learn about the fates of individuals and families affected by Nazi persecution. Its work supports historical truth and respect for diversity in today's society.
The archive is open to researchers and the public, with documents available for consultation in person or by mail, phone, or email. It is best to contact the staff in advance to arrange a visit and access specific records.
The collection has been part of UNESCO's Memory of the World Register since 2013, recognizing its global importance. The archive also helps reunite families separated by war, with about 30 cases of family reunification each year.
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