Holocaust Encyclopedia

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Description	This encyclopedic online resource, compiled by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in Washington DC, comprises a large collection of historical documents, artifacts, essays, photographs, interactive maps, music and historical film footage about the Holocaust, including essays by survivors and eyewitnesses. In addition to information on the Holocaust, the website examines recent cases of genocide and contemporary issues such as anti-Semitism.
Subjects	History
URL	https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/
Publisher	Holocaust Memorial Museum
Subscription	Free
Alumni Access	Yes
Open Access	No

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