Welcome
The website "Spurensuche Nationalsozialismus" is a project by the Frankfurt on the Main section of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein, DAV). It aims to commemorate former Jewish members who were persecuted or murdered during the National Socialist era. The project seeks to bring these approximately 120 individuals back into the collective memory of the section and the public, nearly 80 years after the end of World War II. Additionally, it explores the structures and interests that enabled such persecution and examines the involvement of the section"s officials in these injustices.
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The section's project group "Spurensuche" (Tracing National Socialism) has been researching the Nazi era since 2019 and will continue this work in the future. This website is a living memorial project that continuously grows. The more people join, the more traces we will uncover. That's why we are always happy to welcome more dedicated participants. If you would like to join us, have any suggestions, or questions about the project or specific research topics:
News
"Stolpersteine" for Nazi victims of the section unveiled–moving days with visitors from USA
For the first time, Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) were unveiled in Frankfurt, donated by the Frankfurt Alpine Club in memory of a former section member and his family who had been persecuted by the Nazis. Descendants Ed and John Breitinger traveled from the USA to attend the ceremony, and we shared some very moving days with them.
Save the Date! Stumbling stone unveiling on June 29 for persecuted Section member
A premiere will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 2:40 pm: For the first time in Frankfurt on the Main, stumbling blocks for a former section member persecuted by the Nazis and his family will be unveiled, donated by today's Frankfurt Alpine Club. In this way, the section wants to commemorate the injustice committed by the former Alpine Club against Ernst Meissinger.
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“Successful Reappraisal? 60 Years of Verdicts in the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial.”
The Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial initiated by Fritz Bauer ended on August 19 and 20, 1965, with the pronouncement of sentences against 20 defendants.
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