Goldey-Beacom College Library is one of 50 U.S. locations selected to host the Americans and the Holocaust exhibition. This traveling exhibit is made possible by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.
Americans and the Holocaust examines the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930s – 1940s. It also addresses important themes in American history, exploring the many factors that influenced decisions made by the U.S. government, the news media, organizations, and individuals as they responded to Nazism.
Learn more about Americans and the Holocaust.
Americans and the Holocaust will be on display in Hirons Library from January 11 – February 22, 2025. This exhibition is self-guided.
For community group visits, you must contact us in advance.
Field Trips for grades 6 – 12 are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
REQUEST A SELF-GUIDED GROUP TOUR
The Hirons Library welcomes self-guided group tours of up to 20 people at a time. Please complete this form to book a self-guided group tour.
To schedule a school field trip or if you have questions about the exhibit, please visit our website or contact Russell Michalak at [email protected].
In conjunction with the exhibition, the library is sponsoring the following events, which are open to the public. Some events require registration in advance.
Speaker: Dr. Hal Switkay Date/Time: January 22, 2025, at 4 pm
Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Erbelding Date/Time: January 29, 2025, at 11 am
Speaker: Rabbi Yair Robinson Date/Time: February 6, 2025, at 4 pm
Speakers: Dr. Bennett Graff (Gale), Dr. Polly Zavadivker (University of Delaware), video tour of the Warsaw Ghetto Date/Time: February 10, 2025, 4 pm
Speaker: Bea Hollander Date/Time: February 17, 2025, 11 am
Speaker: Dr. Erin Kelly Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11 am
Americans and the Holocaust was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners — Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum’s exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund, established in 1990.
Goldey-Beacom College is a Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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