History 12 Holocaust Inquiry Project (Lafreniere)
Books
There are many print resources available for this project. They have been set aside for you on a cart and are organized according to topic. If you have any trouble finding information please ask the Librarian to assist you.
Online Resources
Here are some recommended websites to get you started in your research:
There are many print resources available for this project. They have been set aside for you on a cart and are organized according to topic. If you have any trouble finding information please ask the Librarian to assist you.
Online Resources
Here are some recommended websites to get you started in your research:
History of Anti-Semitism
Encyclopedia Britannica - History of Anti-Semitism
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - European Antisemitism from its Origins to the Holocaust
Nazi Germany and the Jews 1933-1939: Antisemitism on the Yad Vashem website
A Brief History on Anti-Semitism- Anti-Defamation League
Encyclopedia Britannica - History of Anti-Semitism
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - European Antisemitism from its Origins to the Holocaust
Nazi Germany and the Jews 1933-1939: Antisemitism on the Yad Vashem website
A Brief History on Anti-Semitism- Anti-Defamation League
Eugenics
Origin of Eugenics
Follow this online exhibit from the Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia to learn the history of eugenics in Virginia, following the specific case of Carrie Buck. Click through the boxes at the bottom of the screen to get the whole story. You will learn about the origins of the eugenics movement, the Virginia case of Buck v. Bell, and its influence on other states and countries. In the epilogue, you will learn how the eugenics movement was eventually discredited. Photographs and primary documents remind us of this sad part of American history.
Origin of Eugenics
Follow this online exhibit from the Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia to learn the history of eugenics in Virginia, following the specific case of Carrie Buck. Click through the boxes at the bottom of the screen to get the whole story. You will learn about the origins of the eugenics movement, the Virginia case of Buck v. Bell, and its influence on other states and countries. In the epilogue, you will learn how the eugenics movement was eventually discredited. Photographs and primary documents remind us of this sad part of American history.
Image Archive of the American Eugenics Movement - Cold Spring Laboratory
This is an incredible site that goes back to the very beginning of genetics and behavior. The idea that our genetic make-up can pre-determine how we will behave dates back to the late 1800's. Sir Francis Galton is the creator of the Eugenics theory. Through this interactive site, you will find information about historical research and medical methods, along with photographs of text, scientists and other important documents about the early study of behavioral genetics.
This is an incredible site that goes back to the very beginning of genetics and behavior. The idea that our genetic make-up can pre-determine how we will behave dates back to the late 1800's. Sir Francis Galton is the creator of the Eugenics theory. Through this interactive site, you will find information about historical research and medical methods, along with photographs of text, scientists and other important documents about the early study of behavioral genetics.
Forced Sterilization Article from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The German birthrate was declining in the time of the Nazis, but the Nazis were more concerned about the changing composition of their demographics. Those considered by the Nazis to have healthy genes were declining in numbers, while those considered to be inferior or have hereditary conditions were having more children. A Sterilization Law was passed. Germany was not the only country to forcibly sterilize the disabled, mentally ill, people with epilepsy, or those in prisons. Teens were sometimes sterilized because of their mixed racial heritage.
The German birthrate was declining in the time of the Nazis, but the Nazis were more concerned about the changing composition of their demographics. Those considered by the Nazis to have healthy genes were declining in numbers, while those considered to be inferior or have hereditary conditions were having more children. A Sterilization Law was passed. Germany was not the only country to forcibly sterilize the disabled, mentally ill, people with epilepsy, or those in prisons. Teens were sometimes sterilized because of their mixed racial heritage.
DNA Chronicle
This site hopes to teach that the past failings of eugenics will prove that there are more positive uses for DNA today. Investigate the four modules to better understand eugenics. Meet the founders of the movement and find out which people were considered fit and which people were considered unfit. Read about the trial of Carrie Buck in the United States and see how eugenics was used in Nazi Germany. There are many historic photos at this site.
This site hopes to teach that the past failings of eugenics will prove that there are more positive uses for DNA today. Investigate the four modules to better understand eugenics. Meet the founders of the movement and find out which people were considered fit and which people were considered unfit. Read about the trial of Carrie Buck in the United States and see how eugenics was used in Nazi Germany. There are many historic photos at this site.
Nazi Euthanasia Program- Rutgers Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights
Allowing the Destruction of Life Unworthy of Life was a German book published in 1920 that was used by the Nazis to justify eugenics and euthanasia. They believed it would benefit society and reduce costs to euthanize those who were mentally disabled. A law passed in 1933 required forcible sterilization of those with certain hereditary diseases. Supposedly, one couple petitioned Hitler to euthanize their disabled child. He set up six specialized killing centers. At concentration camps, those deemed unfit to work were euthanized.
Allowing the Destruction of Life Unworthy of Life was a German book published in 1920 that was used by the Nazis to justify eugenics and euthanasia. They believed it would benefit society and reduce costs to euthanize those who were mentally disabled. A law passed in 1933 required forcible sterilization of those with certain hereditary diseases. Supposedly, one couple petitioned Hitler to euthanize their disabled child. He set up six specialized killing centers. At concentration camps, those deemed unfit to work were euthanized.
Racial Science and Nazi Germany
Nazi Racial Science - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
German Propaganda Archive, Calvin University - Document titled " Heredity and Racial Science for Elementary and Secondary Schools by Karl Bareth and Alfred Vogel "
German Propaganda Archive, Calvin University - Document titled "Racial Policy"
This is a pamphlet outlining Nazi racial theories. It seems to have been intended primarily for members of the SS, though the copy posted here carries the stamp of a school library. The book also suggests a plan for covering the content of the booklet in eleven class periods, indicating it was intended for use in the schools.
Wikipedia: Racial Policy of Nazi Germany
Nazi Racial Science - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
German Propaganda Archive, Calvin University - Document titled " Heredity and Racial Science for Elementary and Secondary Schools by Karl Bareth and Alfred Vogel "
German Propaganda Archive, Calvin University - Document titled "Racial Policy"
This is a pamphlet outlining Nazi racial theories. It seems to have been intended primarily for members of the SS, though the copy posted here carries the stamp of a school library. The book also suggests a plan for covering the content of the booklet in eleven class periods, indicating it was intended for use in the schools.
Wikipedia: Racial Policy of Nazi Germany
Anti-Semitic Propaganda
Nazi Propaganda - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Defining the Enemy- The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Legislation used to restrict the freedoms and liberties of the Jews in Nazi Germany
Antisemitic Legislation 1933-1939 - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Anti-Jewish Legislation in Prewar Germany - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Antisemitic Legislation 1933-1939 - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Anti-Jewish Legislation in Prewar Germany - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Ghettoes
Ghettoes -The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Types of Ghettoes - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Ghettoes - Yad Vashem
Warsaw Ghetto - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Wannsee Conference
Wannsee Conference and "The Final Solution" - the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Wannsee Conference - Jewish Virtual Library
The Minutes of the Wannsee Conference - The Holocaust Research Project.Org
The Beginning of the Final Solution The Wannsee Conference- Yad Vashem
Death Camps
The Implementation of the Final Solution The Death Camps - Yad Vashem
Extermination Camps - The Danish Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Killing Centers: An Overview- The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Rescuers
Rescue - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Rescue by the Righteous - Yad Vashem
Wikipedia - Individuals and groups assisting Jews during the Holocaust
Rescue - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Rescue by the Righteous - Yad Vashem
Wikipedia - Individuals and groups assisting Jews during the Holocaust
Resistance
Lebensborn Program
The Lebensborn Program - Jewish Virtual Library
Lebensborn - The History Learning Site
Daily Mail. uk - The nurses behind the Nazi 'Super Race Children'
NBC News "Secret Nazi Lebensborn Children go Public"
The Lebensborn Program - Jewish Virtual Library
Lebensborn - The History Learning Site
Daily Mail. uk - The nurses behind the Nazi 'Super Race Children'
NBC News "Secret Nazi Lebensborn Children go Public"
Nuremberg Trials
Nuremberg Trials - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Nuremberg Trials - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Denial of the Holocaust
Holocaust Denial and Distortion - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Holocaust Denial Timeline - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Combating Holocaust Denial - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Denying the Holocaust - BBC History
Holocaust Denial and Distortion - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Holocaust Denial Timeline - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Combating Holocaust Denial - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Denying the Holocaust - BBC History
Novel Study or Holocaust Books for Young Children
Find fiction by subject, or read reviews and summaries. Includes book discussion guides, author read-alikes.
These are some of the novels about World War II that we have available in our collection:
Google News Archive
Have a look at archival newspapers here!
MLA Formating & Bibliography
You should construct your bibliography using Noodletools for this project.
If you do not yet have an account, the librarian will help you set one up!
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .