The Witness as Object Video Testimonies in Holocaust Museums

Today more than ever before, the historical witness is now a "museum object" in the form of video interviews with individuals remembering events of historical importance. Such video testimonies now not only are part of the collections and research activities of museums, but become deeply i...

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Main Author: de Jong, Steffi (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berghahn Books 2018
Series:Museums & Collections
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