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A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust; fcit.coedu.usf.edu/Holocaust/default.htm
Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology at the University of Southern Florida, this site provides a wealth of information and resources for students and teachers. The site map clearly indexes the contents in an easy to find manner. The site contains historical information on people, a timeline divided into chronological sections, information and resources for the arts including literature, music and the visual arts. The resource bibliography is extensive containing material ranging from documents and a glossary, to music files, plays, and Virtual Reality movies.
- excellent resource as it clearly defines topics before introducing with links to other sites, documents and photos.
- student activities divided into elementary (K-2, 3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school with a matrix of guidelines and themes/ topics for each level.
- many of the activities listed submitted by teachers.
The Anne Frank Center, USA, Inc.; www.annefrank.com
A must for anyone who reads or teaches Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. The site contains a wealth of background information about Anne Frank and her family, the historical framework of the times, as well as, printable resource materials for students and teachers. Provides links to other Anne Frank sites.
- extensive use of excerpts from book to illustrate
- lesson plans for use with novel, play, and center's traveling exhibits
- contains information about center's traveling exhibits and The Anne Frank Award, an on-line bookstore, and media and news updates
Anne Frank House; www.annefrank.nl
The official site of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, this site offers a "walk through" of the hiding place using photos with brief explanations. Embedded in the explanations are links to extensive write-ups about the less known participants, the Van Pels and Edith Frank. The diary section provides information about the original diary, the rewritten version, the recently found 5 missing pages, and the issues of authenticity. In the education section, information for teachers and youth can be found including links to other web sites, many of which are not found on US sites.
- a list of the most important events with dates in Anne Frank's life can be found in the youth section
- provides a listing of and answers to the most frequently asked questions relating to the Anne Frank House, Anne Frank, and the diary
- articles from the Anne Frank Magazine included
The Auschwitz Alphabet; www.spectacle.org/695/ausch.html
Located at the Ethical Spectacle site, the Auschwitz Alphabet contains 26 entries using the alphabet for a framework. Each entry provides an explanation of the term(s) and quotes referenced material by authors such as Primo Levi and Robert Jay Lifton. Internal links connect related topics.
- provides an interesting way of introducing concepts.
- the bibliography contains outdated web links.
- some photos are not identified and at times may be misconstrued to specifically represent a topic.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies; www.chgs.umn.edu
Located at the University of Minnesota, this sites offers an extensive collection of art for viewing. The Virtual Museum of Holocaust and Genocide Art contains online museum exhibitions, artistic responses to the Holocaust and Genocide and related links. Education and information exhibitions containing primary source documents can be found in the histories, narratives, and documents section. Teaching resources and the CHGS newsletter are located at educational resources.
- excellent resource for teachers
- materials Armenian and Cambodian genocides, Raoul Wallenberg, diplomat rescuers, black/white photos life in pre WW2 Europe, Nazi propaganda materials, photo DP camps
The Cybrary of the Holocaust; www.remember.org
This site contains references and materials not found at other locations. Of particular interest are the pictures of the camps found in the images section and the bibliographies and lesson plans in the education section.
- Then and Now a collection of prisoner art of daily life at Auschwitz-Birkenau with accompanying photo of the location of the event as it looks today.
- cluttered so it can be difficult to find information
- some links outdated
- some contents/ sources raise questions regarding validity
Drew University Center for Holocaust Study; www.depts.drew.edu/chs/index.htm
This site provides information about activities at and the publications of the Drew University Center for Holocaust Study. Photos of the Flossenburg KZ taken by an American while stationed in Germany from 1945-1945 and a photo documentary of Charlotte Turner's search for the sthetl where her parents were born are available.
- although the bibliography only lists the reference materials located in the University's library, a synopsis of each reference is provided
- provides links to other sites listed both alphabetically and by category
Forgotten Victims; www.holocaustforgotten.com
This site offers information about the other victims of the Holocaust, a brief informational section about Poland, a brief history of Auschwitz, and testimonies of non-Jews who saved Jews. A listing of Holocaust books, videos, and DVDs found. List contains many less commonly found items. A Holocaust search registry is available.
- links to many Polish related sites, i.e.. Poland Trade, Travel, and Tourism information, LOT Airlines
- link to information about Enigma Cipher Machine
- captioned photos available, but sources not stated
Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies; www.library.yale.edu/testimonies/homepage.html
The archive collects testimonies from Holocaust survivors, witnesses, liberators and rescuers. Excerpts from some testimonies are available on line, as well as, a history of the archive, its educational resources and catalog and research guide.
- location of testimonies given by Maine survivors
German Propaganda Archive: Nazi and East German Propaganda; www.calvin.edu/academic/cas/gpa
Developed by a Professor of Communications and Sciences at Calvin College in Michigan, this site contains a wealth of primary source examples of the theory and practice of propaganda. Nazi era material is divided into pre-1933 material and material from 1933-1945. It includes pages from The Poisonous Mushroom, Nazi posters, anti-Semitic cartoons from Der Strumer, as well as, essays and speeches given by Nazi leaders.
- also contains East German propaganda, 1949-1989
- provides a search function
The Ghetto Fighters' House; www.gfh.org.il
In addition to describing the exhibits found at Ghetto Fighters' House and the Children's Museum, this site offers an extensive archive of photos, documents, and art. Links to museums and organizations related to Holocaust studies , Janusz Korczak, and Watch of Hate (sites of Holocaust denial, Neo-Nazism, racial hate and anti-Semitism), as well as, Holocaust related sites are provided.
- archive search allows visitor to set search perimeters by selecting keywords from an extensive alphabetical list
- archival photos etc. enlarge when clicked on
The Holocaust Chronicle; www.holocaustchronicle.org
This site contains all the material and images found in The Holocaust Chronicle that chronicles the people, places and events of the Holocaust. As the book, the site is organized using a chronological format with the same page numbers as text version. The site can be searched by a specific date or a keyword or by the index. The timeline of information covers the roots of the Holocaust (pre-1933) to the aftermath (post-1946).
- written in a clear precise manner
- excellent resource for large numbers of students to use the same reference
- contains appendices, suggested further readings, links to sites by category, and a glossary
- images enlarge when clicked on
The Holocaust-History Project; www.holocaust-history.org
The Holocaust-History Project is a free online archive of documents, recordings and essays regarding the Holocaust, including direct refutation of Holocaust denial. The essays are contributed by members of the project and vary in length. Topics include "Stroop on Treblinka" and "Are Jews Central to the Holocaust?" The short essays cover a variety of topics such as general information about the Holocaust, suggested readings, and the response of the United States. Primary source documents are reproduced with a translation and transcription, and the origins of each provided.
- specific essays on Auschwitz-Birkenau
- short essays 3000 words or less, most fewer than 1000 words
- contains 4 volumes of the International Military Trial at Nuremberg and the Stroop Report
- contains an index to denier David Irving's materials
- questions and answers section provides an alphabetized listing of the topics of questions asked the project and the responses of member contributors
The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine; www.hhrc.org
The HHRC is a nonprofit, nonsectarian Maine corporation created in 1985 by Holocaust survivors and educators. The Center's goal is to teach the lessons that can be learned from the Holocaust about what happen when basic human rights are destroyed. Information about the Center, its events and programs, and resources available, free of charge, to Maine's educators can be found.
- applications for high school scholarship, Summer Seminar for Educators, Student of Year Award, Teacher of Year Award and Take a Stand Award available in pdf format
- information on literature-based resource guides, traveling exhibits, lending library of print and videotapes, and Educator Mission to Poland
- Center's newsletter available on-line (work in progress)
Holocaust Memorial Center; www.holocaustcenter.org/holocaust.shtml
Created by the Holocaust Memorial Center in Minnesota, photo exhibits of many of the museum's exhibits are available and links to sites for Holocaust genealogical research. The "About the Holocaust" section is of value to educators and students containing extensive information. Topics covered include "What is the Holocaust", "History of the Holocaust", chronologies of the Nazi Camp system and Jewish persecution, a virtual tour of Dachau, information about with links about righteous gentiles, Holocaust badges.
- Update; an oral history section with an extensive listing of oral testimonies (some have synopsis online) has been added
- text more appropriate for high school or older.
- links to other sites contain a wide variety of sites, many not usually listed.
- an extensive bibliography of sources on the concentration camps, general and camp specific.
- both chronologies year/date specific (i.e.. 4/9/40, Germany invades Denmark and Norway; 6/22/40 French Army surrenders) with links to glossary of terms.
The Holocaust\Shoah Page; www.mtsu.edu/~baustin/holo.html
Created by Ben Austin, sociology professor at Middle Tennessee State University, at this site contains a information on a range of topics from the United Nations Conventions and the Nuremberg Laws to the T-4 program and the Nuremberg Trials. Due to a sometimes "scholarly" tone, topic discussions are more appropriate for high school students and adults.
- the glossary is an excellent starting point.
- contains primary documents (Wannsee Protocol) and archival documents (transcripts Nuremberg Trials).
- some links to outside sites no longer valid and some questionable
Holocaust/Shoah Page; ddickerson.igc.org/holocaust.html
Designed by Dave Dickerson this site contains links to web sites covering the Holocaust and anti-Semitism . The anti-Semitism links are useful for either research or to establish background information. The Holocaust page contains links to organizations, to sources of documentation at archives and general references, to educational projects and tools, to sources of testimonies of survivors and rescuers and to documents pertaining to the war trials, Nazis, resistance, and the camps.
- Holocaust/Shoah page recommended by The History Channel
- contains links not usually found, i.e. US National Archives World War to online images
- antisemitism section lists links to online resources with information about antisemitism; i.e. the history of antisemitism, antisemitism in the world today.
Holocaust Teacher Resource Center: www.holocaust-trc.org
This site contains book reviews, as well as, interdisciplinary lesson plans and curriculum for recently published books and picture books. Links to the home pages of other major Holocaust sites provided.
- the annotated bibliography contains a videographies on the Holocaust and related subjects and on prejudice and stereotyping; educational resource guides, a listing of children's books.
- "Other Victims" brochures from the USHMM available in pdf format for download.
The Jewish Virtual Library; www.us-israel.org/jsource/index.htm
Formally called J Source, this site is maintained by the American-Israeli Cooperative. The religion section contains information on anti-Semitism and responses, Holocaust denial and Judaism. The reference section has a glossary, bibliography of web sites listed by category and quotations regarding the Holocaust. The library has 13 sections ranging from maps, politics, travel and history. The Holocaust section of the library has 67 topics listed alphabetically.
- some of the topics in the library open to text with embedded links to other sections, some open to related topic lists
- new this month found on home page is a good place to look if using site
- informative
- text student friendly
- religion section of library excellent
Literature of the Holocaust; www.english.upenn.edu/~afilreis/Holocaust/holhome.html
Maintained by a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania who teaches a course on literature of the Holocaust, this site offers an alphabetized listing of news and journal articles, web sites, and information about specific individuals. Topics include current issues, i.e. Bosnia, and materials related to past events.
- suitable for use by high school and older
- contains a wide range of topics that could be used in research by students
Living Words: Voices of the Holocaust; www.bl.uk/services/learning/curriculum/projects/voices/main.htm
Developed by the British Library this site provides a testimony library of 28 oral testimonies of Holocaust survivors living in Britain. Testimonies are grouped by topic: life before the Holocaust, ghetto and deportation, the camps, resistance, and liberation. A brief history is provided for each topic, with links to maps, a glossary, and a chronology. Teacher information includes worksheets and discussion sheets , useful websites, and useful contacts and addresses. There are 8 student information cards.
- each oral testimony contains a transcript of the testimony and a brief bio on the individual
- chronology contains links to specific topics, oral testimony or the glossary
The Mazal Library: A Holocaust Resource; www.mazal.org
This is privately held and funded resource is for historians, researchers, students and the general public. The archive section includes original documents from Auschwitz-Birkenau, original photographs depicting the Holocaust in Hungary, aerial photos of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Dachau, and Leuchter materials. The records from the Nazi War Crime Trials of the major war criminals and of the war criminals is being uploaded. The library, links and the Nuremberg Organization Documents (NO-series) sections are under construction.
- suitable for high school and above
- a wealth of primary source materials
- contains a search engine
Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau; www.auschwitz.org.pl/html/eng/start/index.html
A history of KL Auschwitz including an extensive history of the town of Oswiecim, the establishment and expansion of the camp, living conditions, labor, and executions, the numbers and origins of victims and liberation is given. Information about visiting the museum, museum publications, and current news about the memorial and museum is available.
- available in Polish and English
- navigation through the site difficult at times as embedded links move you 2 or 3 pages away from your starting page and you must use back button to return
- excellent viewing for anyone who will be visiting the museum
- latest news provides an interesting look at continuing conflicts surrounding camp
Memorial Museums in Germany for Victims of National Socialism; 212.68.78.12/gfue/en/index.html
This site provides an interactive map with links to 100 memorial institutions in Germany, each with historical information about the institution, a brief timeline, photos, and a link to the institution's web site, if one exists.
- map locations categorized by function: concentration/ sub camps, euthanasia camps, POW camps, police/ judiciary, Nazi persecution apparatus, regional memorial sites, focus on Jewish victims, other
- not all outside links available in English
- available in English, German, and French
- contains a search engine
Museum of Tolerance; motlc.wiesenthal.com
The Museum of Tolerance, maintained by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, is an interactive site that provides wide variety of information for both students and teachers. The Multimedia Learning Center offers information on a wide range of topics including the Jews, the Nazis, resistance and rescue, the world response and after the war. The virtual exhibits cover the Sugihara story, the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and images of Polish Jews. All contain excellent photos. Under frequently asked questions, 36 questions about the Holocaust with answers, an interactive glossary, and an interactive timeline are found. The special collections contains primary source documents and the teachers' resources section has over 50 bibliographies, articles and publications, and the Courage to Remember exhibit on-line. On-line books are found in the library section. The site links to the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
- the site map is a good starting point as it lists the contents of all areas with links
- it is sometimes necessary to "dig" to find information needed
- concerns exist that some information and photos are not referenced or labeled
- information used from 1990 source and some needs to be updated as new information becomes available (for example, the Holocaust museum in Washington is described in the future tense)
- information provided not written for middle level students
The Nizkor Project; www.nizkor.org
This Canadian site provides an electronic collection of resources to combat deniers. Sections include Holocaust research guides, the Holocaust Camps, places, special features (which includes 66 questions and answers about the Holocaust in response to denier claims and a series of essays dealing with the techniques used by Holocaust deniers), Nuremberg Trials, people A to Z, organizations, and an archive of messages and articles about designated topics.
- recommended for high school and above
- good starting place for individuals interested in deniers and their claims
- some materials available in other languages
Phil's World War II Page; www.secondworldwar.co.uk
This site offers information about the leaders of World War II for each of the principal countries involved. In addition to a chronology of important events, 1939-1945, a glossary (code names, equipment, abbreviations etc.), and listing of equivalent army ranks is available. Provides an extensive listing of World War II links.
- a good starting point for more in-depth research
- provides information that allow a better understanding of readings(i.e. military ranks, who who of leaders)
Rescuers from the Holocaust; www.humboldt.edu/~rescuers
This site contains the contents of a previously unpublished book containing the personal narratives and photographs of individuals who saved the lives of Jewish people from Nazi-occupied Europe. It contains the narratives of 6 rescuers and of 13 people they rescued. Each narrative contains the rescuer's story, story(ies) of those rescued, a map of the region, and information about the conditions for Jews in the occupied country. Each narrative contains contemporary photos of the rescuers and those rescued as well as vintage photos and other documents relating to the individual rescuer's story.
- rescuer narratives from Holland (3), Poland and Czechoslovakia
- condition sections contain embedded links to definitions of terms
- site also provides link to a synopsis of stories, an album of 12 other rescuer stories, links to related sites (some links inactive) and information about the origins of the project
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; www.ushmm.org
The USHMM site provides resources for all individuals who are interested in learning about the Holocaust and related topics. The home page provides links to educational resources for teachers, students, adults and university students. The research section provides access to the museum's Center for Advanced Studies, its collections and library. A Survivors' Registry and information about Days of Remembrance are found at the remembrance link. The Committee on Conscience provides links to other sites and a focus section on the Sudan.
- Holocaust Encyclopedia (formerly Holocaust Learning Center) an excellent interactive resource for students and adults
- information available about visiting the museum, its exhibits, permanent, special, and traveling and about museum events
- educator resource materials available in pdf format for download: Teaching About the Holocaust: A Resource Book for Teachers, Identification Cards, Resistance During the Holocaust, 5 booklets about other victims of the Holocaust
Voice/ Vision: Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive; holocaust.umd.umich.edu
Located at the University of Michigan-Dearborn this site contains 47 interviews with Holocaust survivors. Most of the interviews are available online. (Real Player, a free download, needed) Each online interview provides a brief synopsis of the individual and the individual's oral testimony with a transcript. The index for each testimony allows the listener to select the entry point into the testimony.
- valuable resource for listening to personal testimonies
- interactive map allows a search for testimonies by country and then by community, camp, or ghetto
- select section of map and names of those with testimonies listed
- provides viewing and listening tips and background information about the project
- provides links to other resources
Yad Vashem; www.yad-vashem.org.il
In addition to information about Yad Vashem located in Israel, this site offers online exhibitions, an extensive bibliography with 37 categories, primary source documents, a chronology, frequently asked questions and answers and curricular units. The online exhibits include "No Child's Play" about children and the Holocaust, art work of Jewish artists with a brief history of each artist and the works of art. Information about visiting the museum and the exhibits available is provided.
- "This Month in Holocaust History" provides events, people involved, available documents and images for a given month
- the chronology provides links from events to text explaining
- frequently asked questions divided into categories; i.e. prewar 1933-1939, the ghettos, world response, aftermath
- The Auschwitz Album is a collection of photos taken by two SS men from May - June 1944 at Birkenau
- provides teaching guidelines
The Yale Avalon Project: Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy; www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/avalon.htm
This site contains documents from pre-18th century, the 19th century, the 20th century, and the 21st century. Holocaust documents include the Nuremberg Trial proceedings, indictments, and judgments and the Wannsee Protocol. A search for Hitler referenced 413 documents including his address before the Reichstag on September 1, 1939.
- primarily for high school and above
- suggest looking under Primary Interest instead of do a topic search as a broader range of choices is accessed
- contains Project Diana, an online Human Rights Archive at the Yale Law School