gb-003348-wl538
type: RecordSet
archival history: The provenance of this collection is unknown.
physical characteristics and technical requirements: Microfilm
conditions of access: Open
conditions of use: Use R:\Document collections\MF54\Working Images\12\Wiener Docs frames 2-415
has beginning date: 1940-01-01
has end date: 1949-01-31
has or had holder: gb-003348
has or had identifier: 1
has or had subject: 304
has record set type: Collection
identifier: WL538
record resource extent: c340 frames
scope and content: Readers need to reserve a terminal in the reading room to access a digital version of this collection. This microfilm collection of copy records documents the official policy regarding the management of refugees in Switzerland and the day to day running of refugee camps. The papers consist of memoranda, circulars and minutes of meetings of camp leaders. Copies of instructions issued by the Eidgenossisches Justiz- und Polizeidepartment, Polizeiabteilung, Arbeitslager für Emigranten including: Miscellaneous memoranda, 24 Apr 1940- 10 Apr 1942, 14 pp, including 'Reglement für die Lagerführung, Provisorisch, Oct 1940, 3pp Rundschreiben Nos. 10, 11, 13-38, 40-78, 80, 107-110, 152, 17 May 1940- 27 Dec 1943 Mitteilungen an die Lagerleitung, Nos. 80, 88, 118, 17 Dec 1943-17 May 1944 Minutes of the periodic meetings of the 'Lagerleiter' and 'Hilfsleiter' 7 Feb, 19 May, 6-8 Aug 1941, 18 Apr, 19-20 Jun 1942, 3-5 and 14-16 Aug 1944, 14-17 Feb 1945, pp146 Article:"Was kann die Schweiz über die Lager den Emigranten gebe", by Friedrich Süss, nd, pp 12 <br /"Reise nach Frankreic", by R. Kagi-Fuchsmann, 1 Aug 1945, 7 pp
title: Refugee camps in Switzerland: Various records