Arolsen Archives

As an archivist and research assistant at the Arolsen Archives, Mareike Hennies works where history, technology, and people come together. In our interview, she shares what motivates her, what makes #everynamecounts so impactful, and what it’s like to work at the Arolsen Archives.

Kennst du schon unsere Graphic Novel „Wo ist Lotte?“. Die Graphic Novel entstand in Kooperation mit dem Grimmelshausen-Gymnasiums Gelnhausen, der Künstlerin Hannah Brinkmann und dem Bildungsteam der Arolsen Archives. Mehr erfährst du hier: arolsen-archives.org/mitmachen/ar...

As a social media manager, Gina makes sure the stories of people who were persecuted by the Nazis reach wider audiences. If you’re interested in joining the Arolsen Archives, take a look at the current job openings on our website: arolsen-archives.org/en/about-us/...

Malgorzata Przybyla has been processing inquiries at the Arolsen Archives for over 30 years. In this interview, she talks about the many facets of her work. Interested in a career at the Arolsen Archives? Check out our current job openings here: arolsen-archives.org/en/about-us/...

Final sprint: Only two days left to take part in our #everynamecounts challenge! Help us build the world’s largest digital memorial to the victims and survivors of Nazi persecution. Are you in? Let’s go: everynamecounts.arolsen-archives.org/en/

Kennst du schon unsere neue Graphic Novel „Wo ist Lotte?“. Die Graphic Novel entstand in Kooperation mit dem Grimmelshausen-Gymnasiums Gelnhausen, der Künstlerin Hannah Brinkmann und dem Bildungsteam der Arolsen Archives. Mehr erfährst du hier: arolsen-archives.org/mitmachen/ar...

Victor Douillet and René Blondel, both 24 years old, were executed on October 28, 1943, for “theft of small animals”. Their letter was never sent. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives and the Arolsen Archives seeks to trace the intended recipients of the letters. aroa.to/lostwords

Johannes Fleischmann, 42 years old, was executed on November 28, 1941, for “dangerous habitual criminality”. His letter was never sent. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives & the Arolsen Archives seek to trace the intended recipients of the letters. Find out more: aroa.to/lostwords

Wie funktionierte das NS-Rechtssystem? Welche Rolle spielten Sondergerichte? Und was können uns die Hinrichtungsakten heute noch über die Verurteilten sagen? Diese Fragen beantwortet Dr. Alexander Korb im Interview zu #lostwords: arolsen-archives.org/mitmachen/lo...

Charlotte Schulz, 20 years old, was executed on May 17, 1943, for “theft”. Her letter was never sent. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives and the Arolsen Archives seeks to trace the intended recipients of the letters. Find out more: aroa.to/lostwords

Jan Stępniak, 19 years old, was executed on November 2, 1942, for “denigrating the German people”. His letter was never sent. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives and the Arolsen Archives seeks to trace the intended recipients of the letters. Find out more: aroa.to/lostwords

Nikolaus Segota was executed on May 25, 1943, as an “international hotel thief”. His letter was never sent. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives and the Arolsen Archives seeks to trace the intended recipients of the letters. Find out more: aroa.to/lostwords

Marie Ehrlich was executed on February 10, 1944, for “subversion of the war effort”. Her letter was never sent. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives and the Arolsen Archives seeks to trace the intended recipients of the letters. Find out more: aroa.to/lostwords

The Nazis executed over 1,000 people in the Munich-Stadelheim prison. Over 50 of the farewell letters they wrote were never dispatched. The #lostwords campaign by the Bavarian State Archives & the Arolsen Archives seeks to trace the intended recipients: arolsen-archives.org/en/participa...

arolsen school gehört zu den Nominierten des Grimme Online Awards 2025. Wir freuen uns sehr & sehen das als große Motivation für unser Team, weiter an historisch-politischen Lernmodulen zu arbeiten. Vote jetzt für uns: w1.grimme-online-award.de/goa/voting/e... @grimmeinstitut.bsky.social