Hidden, Forgotten, Remembered? Jewish Child Survivors of Mixed Ethnic Background in Poland After the Holocaust
Undergraduate Project
Project Information
Holocaust scholar and HBI Research Associate, Dr. Joanna Michlic of UCL Institute of Education, London, researches Jewish childhood, family history, and postwar memory in Eastern Europe. Her current project examines the experiences and postwar memories of Jewish children of mixed Jewish and non-Jewish parentage in Poland during and after the Holocaust. It explores how gender, family structures, secrecy, rescue, stigma, and postwar antisemitism shaped their survival strategies, identities, and long-term memory narratives. Among the topics she is considering are motherhood, caregiving, and gendered survival strategies; the experiences of Jewish mothers, non-Jewish mothers, and female rescuers; aspects of hiding, passing, and family separation; and the role of women in children’s postwar memory and identity formation.
Dr. Michlic is looking for an intern to assist in the preparation of scholarly and public facing publications related to this topic. The intern will carry out archival and internet research including locating sources, identifying testimonies, scholarly literature and digital archives (30%); bibliographic work and library research involving compiling and organizing references, checking citations (30%); editing and proofreading, especially footnotes (15%); translation and data organization from German and/or possibly Italian (20%); and helping to prepare short outreach or digital content for a public audience (5%).
Profile of Appropriate Candidate
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Coursework in Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, Gender Studies, Polish- Jewish History, or related fields
- Interest in oral history and memory studies
- Ability to carry out research in German, Italian, or Polish
- Strong internet and library research skills
- Excellent English writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Google Docs and citation styles
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines