A Time to Gather: Archives and the Control of Jewish Culture

This book is the first systematic history of Jewish archiving activities in the twentieth century, with an emphasis on Germany, the United States, and Israel/Palestine. It argues that collecting and preserving archives was not only about the past, but also about the future. A series of case studies showcase how the question of who could claim to "own" history led to contentious debates and struggles, both before the Holocaust and especially in its aftermath in the context of the restitution of Nazi-looted archives. Read More

This book is the first systematic history of Jewish archiving activities in the twentieth century, with an emphasis on Germany, the United States, and Israel/Palestine. It argues that collecting and preserving archives was not only about the past, but also about the future. A series of case studies showcase how the question of who could claim to "own" history led to contentious debates and struggles, both before the Holocaust and especially in its aftermath in the context of the restitution of Nazi-looted archives. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $52.00 (Expires Oct 24, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $60.00 (Expires Apr 27, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $79.99 Title: A Time to Gather by Jason Lustig Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780197563526, 019756352X eText ISBN: 9780197563540 Edition: 2021 Format: EPUB eBook	$52.00 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ