Overview
- Description
- The Selected Records of the State Archives in Varna consist of records relating to the Jewish community of Varna, Bulgaria before, during, and after World War II. The collection contains administrative records, financial records, and correspondence relating to the the Central Consistory of the Jews in Bulgaria as well as Jewish communities throughout Bulgaria and other countries. Also included are statutes and bylaws of Jewish organizations, reports on Jewish activities, lists of members of the Jewish community, meeting minutes of the Jewish Community Board, as well as administrative files and correspondence with the Varna City Municipal Administration.
- Date
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creation:
1900-1989
- Credit Line
- State Archives in Varna Exchange project with Yad Vashem
Physical Details
- Genre/Form
- Financial records. Reports. Correspondence.
- Extent
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47,121 digital images : JPEG.
- System of Arrangement
- The Selected Records from the State Archives in Varna maintain the digital arrangement of the State Archives in Varna.
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- This material can only be accessed in a Museum reading room or other on-campus viewing station. Museum staff are currently unable to copy, digitize, and/or photograph collection materials on behalf of researchers. Researchers are encouraged to plan a research visit to consult collection materials themselves.
- Conditions on Use
- Copyright for publication remains with the Central State Archives of Bulgaria. Duplication can be made for a third party only with permission of the Central State Archives of Bulgaria.
Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Jews--Bulgaria.
- Geographic Name
- Bulgaria. Varna (Bulgaria)
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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State Archives in Varna
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- The collection was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum from the State Archives in Varna, in partnership with Yad Vashem in 2024.
- Record last modified:
- 2025-09-08 14:40:02
- This page:
- http://collections.ushmm.org/search/bookmarks/irn769632
Download & Licensing
- See Rights and Restrictions
- Terms of Use
- This record is not digitized and cannot be downloaded online.
In-Person Research
- Request 7 Days in Advance of Visit
- Plan a Research Visit
-
Request in Shapell Center Reading Room
Bowie, MD



