Global patterns, local interpretations: new Polish museums dedicated to the rescue of Jews during the HolocaustFootnote
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This article examines four recently (re)opened Polish exhibitions dedicated to people who helped Jews during World War II: The Eagle Pharmacy/Kraków, the Żabińskis’ Villa/Warsaw, The Ulma Museum/Markowa and the Holocaust gallery in Polin/Warsaw. Each display approaches the topic from a different standpoint, revealing the scope of possible narratives on Jewish rescue in contemporary Poland. The study argues that while the establishment of these museums is part of a broader European trend to commemorate 'the Righteous', global patterns are being adapted to local needs. Though national memory politics sets a general framework, much depends on the actual stakeholders and core audiences.
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Holocaust: Righteous Gentiles Holocaust Memorials Holocaust Commemoration Main Topic: Holocaust and Memorial Museums
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25(3)
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248-272
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Link to article (paywalled), Global patterns, local interpretations: new Polish museums dedicated to the rescue of Jews during the HolocaustFootnote
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Global patterns, local interpretations: new Polish museums dedicated to the rescue of Jews during the HolocaustFootnote. 2019: 248-272. https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.1080/17504902.2019.1567660
