@article{1e4fc7338aea41ea84731cd57014b8cf,
title = "The Participatory Aspect of Creating a Collection on WWII: Collecting Ego-Documents from Luxembourgish Recruits and Their Families",
abstract = "The University of Luxembourg's “WARLUX” project focuses on studying the biographies of young Luxembourgers who were conscripted into German forces during World War II under the Nazi German occupation. Through participatory contributions and crowdsourcing, the research team has created a unique collection that is typically inaccessible through official institutions. This citizen science endeavour emphasises the involvement of families and the public in collecting historical data, reshaping historiography and providing a fresh understanding of the war. The interaction between researchers and contributors, particularly the families, has mutually benefited both parties, amplifying voices and uncovering fascinating personal histories. This collaborative approach contributes to a comprehensive exploration of the war's impact.",
keywords = "Crowdsourcing, digital collection, ego-documents, family memory, Luxembourg, WWII",
author = "Nina Janz",
note = "Funding Information: It is essential to approach the term “eradication” with critical scrutiny, recognising that it primarily refers to the Jewish inhabitants of Luxembourg who were deported to extermination camps because of the Nazis' racial and ethnic ideology. However, the term also encompasses the interpretation of the experiences of those young individuals within German services. To challenge the assigned victim role and explore the experiences of this group from a critical perspective, the WARLUX project was initiated at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) at the University of Luxembourg. The project, entitled “WARLUX – Soldiers and their Communities in WWII: The Impact and Legacy of War Experiences in Luxembourg”, is funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (Fonds National de la Recherche – FNR). Its primary focus is to examine the personal war experiences of forcibly recruited young adults, aiming to gain a “bottom-up” perspective on their individual lived experiences. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 Universita di Trieste. All rights reserved.",
year = "2023",
doi = "10.13137/1825-5167/35352",
language = "English",
volume = "25",
pages = "81--103",
journal = "Etica e Politica",
issn = "1825-5167",
publisher = "University of Trieste, Department of Philosophy",
number = "2",
}