Holocaust Museums: Artifacts Linking History and Culture

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The book explores the interplay between the cultural ethos of three prominent Holocaust museums—Yad Vashem, the Ghetto Fighters' House Museum, and the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.—and the individual agency of victims, survivors, and their descendants. It highlights how, despite the influence of statism and nationalism, the collections of artifacts reflect the unique narratives and personal experiences of those directly impacted by the Holocaust, showcasing the importance of individual stories in the broader historical context.