Preserving Truth
for Future
Generations
The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest institution dedicated to documenting antisemitism, Nazism, and the Holocaust.
Its extraordinary collection reveals not only what happened, but how it became possible — and why those lessons matter today.
A Remarkable History. A Mission that Matters Today
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OUR ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES
Connecting American Support
to a Global Mission
The Friends of the Wiener Holocaust Library is an independent U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit
dedicated to advancing the Library’s mission in the United States.
We connect American supporters, educators, and institutions with one of the world’s
most important historical archives — expanding access to its collections, supporting
Holocaust education and research, and building philanthropic partnerships that safeguard
this extraordinary resource for future generations.
PRIORITY AREAS FOR SUPPORT
Where Your Support Makes a Difference
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Digitize the Collections
Further expand digital access to the Library’s archives. Approximately 300,000 records are
currently digitized — about 10% of the collection.
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Reimagine Holocaust Education
Redesign The Holocaust Explained (theholocaustexplained.org) website to make trusted
Holocaust education more accessible, engaging, and effective.
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Expand Space for Learning and Connection
Support construction of an annex to the existing Library building, creating more space for
exhibitions, educational programs, and events.