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The Jewish councillors of the city of Zamość in the interwar period
Marta Halinowska
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The article concerns the participation of representatives of the Jewish community in the councils of the city of Zamość in the interwar period. Until the outbreak of World War II Zamość was one of the largest concentrations of Jews in the Lublin region. Jews affected the character of the city, and through participation in local elections assured their representation in the city government. This article presents a difficult co-operation of Jewish and Polish councillors who, despite national, cultural, religious and political differences, were trying to work for the benefit of residents and development of the city. Due to the lack of source materials it is impossible to raise all aspects of the city authorities’ work. On the basis of those preserved in the National Archive in Zamość, it can be said that the Polish and Jewish councilmen felt the responsibility for the fate of the city so they were able to work beyond boundaries.
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Zamość, Jews in Zamość, the town council, local electionsDetails
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