Expert Meeting EHRI-NL

Activity: Participating in or organising an eventWorkshop, seminarAcademic

Description

This second EHRI-NL expert meeting comprised a morning and an afternoon session, including a lunch break. In the morning, an update on the European network EHRI-ERIC was provided, with a focus on advancing the Dutch branch. A crucial aspect involved the formation of working groups and the determination of agendas. Building upon the input from the inaugural EHRI-NL meeting, three distinct working groups were identified, each concentrating on specific themes related to the Dutch research and archival landscape: 1) Accessibility of collections for scientific research, 2) Overview of Holocaust-related research, 3) Legal aspects of Holocaust research.

Consensus during the preceding meeting underscored the significant potential for progress in these domains, highlighting EHRI-NL's pivotal role. Participants were urged to contemplate their preference for joining a specific working group and to consider the concrete activities these groups could undertake.

The afternoon session was dedicated to a substantive discussion on the topic of 'micro-archives.' These encompass small, often lesser-known collections originating from local initiatives, projects, or individuals. Notably, three institutions—the Hornemann Huis, the Truus Wijsmuller Archive, and the NVBS (Dutch Association of Enthusiasts in Rail and Tram Transport; a pertinent archive for Holocaust studies concerning the NS during wartime)—expressed their willingness to present themselves and contribute to discussions on this subject.
Period28 Nov 2023
Event typeExpert Meeting
LocationAmsterdam, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • EHRI
  • Research infrastructure
  • Holocaust research
  • societal engagement
  • micro-archives
  • archival studies
  • world war II