From commitment to transmission: Pierre-François Veil entrusts his CDJC archives to the Mémorial actualités

On the occasion of the opening of the exhibition event "Simone Veil. My sisters and I", directed by David Teboul, the Shoah Memorial had the honor of receiving a valuable archive donation from Pierre-François Veil.

Preserving intimate and collective memory

The collection and preservation of original documents is one of our institution’s key missions. By entrusting these archives, Pierre-François Veil allows not only to document the history of the Center for Contemporary Jewish Documentation (CDJC), but also to enrich the historical knowledge of the period of the Shoah. These pieces join our collections to be preserved, digitized and eventually transmitted to future generations and researchers.

© Photo of the Shoah Memorial / Yonathan Kellemerman 

How to send your archives?

The Shoah Memorial is actively pursuing its mission of collecting donations from families. Every document—letter, photograph, administrative document or object—is an essential piece of the puzzle of our common memory.

For any submission of documents to the Shoah Memorial in Paris, a permanence is provided on Tuesday afternoons, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., without prior appointment.

Learn more

REVIEW THE INAUGURAL SPEECH OF THE EXHIBITION "SIMONE VEIL. MY SISTERS AND ME"