The museum's archives constitute an invaluable source of knowledge about Norwegian-Jewish life and history in the Nordenfjeldske Norway and on Svalbard. Here we find documents, letters, protocols, photo series, printed matter and other written documentation that provide insight into everything from family life and everyday routines to organizational work, religious practice and community participation. The material covers a broad historical span and originates from both individuals, families and institutions.
The archive provides unique inputs for research on family history, migration and settlement, and it forms a solid foundation for understanding the development of Jewish communities in Norway – both before, during and after the Second World War. At the same time, the archive enables studies of topics such as gender and generation, business history, local social development, and Norwegian minority policy. Not least, the archive is a central resource for studies of the Holocaust and its aftermath in a Norwegian context.
The museum's archive contains documents, letters, protocols and other written material that shed light on Norwegian-Jewish history in the region. It is indispensable for research on family history, migration history, gender perspectives, business history, social development and cultural history, in addition to World War II and the Holocaust.
This is what we stand for
As a museum for a national minority, we strive for quality, accessibility, collaboration and continuous innovation in everything we do. We shall be relevant, timely, inclusive and respectful in all aspects of our work. These values guide us in fulfilling our mandate in a meaningful and sustainable way.
Behind every folder lies a life, a voice, a story – the archive is the silence that remembers.
Archives
The silence that remembers
The documents are systematically catalogued and preserved according to current standards. Many of the materials have been digitised and made available via national portals such as the Archive Portal. This makes them accessible to researchers, students and descendants – but also to teachers, journalists and those interested in society who wish to delve into this part of Norwegian history.
Through its archival work, the museum helps ensure that the voices and stories of individuals and communities that could otherwise easily be forgotten are preserved for posterity and made available to future generations.
Research and Innovation
We conduct active research in collaboration with NTNU to preserve and digitize our extensive collections.
Knowledge sharing
We actively share knowledge and invite dialogue about Jewish history and culture.
Innovative Projects
Our innovative projects contribute to increased understanding and engagement.
Sustainable Initiatives
We are dedicated to sustainable initiatives for knowledge, dialogue and diversity.
Future-oriented Research
Our research and innovation ensure that we are a center of excellence for Jewish history and culture.