The Institute

The Holocaust Literature Research Institute/Institut de recherche sur la Litérature de l’Holocauste is located at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario Canada.  It was established in 1992 by Dr. Alain Goldschläger.  Since its creation researchers and scholars have come to the University of Western Ontario to use this essential library collection in an effort to gain understanding about the Holocaust (Shoah).

The Holocaust Literature Research Institute/Institut de recherche sur la Litérature de l’Holocauste currently has a collection of more than 2,000 texts.  It is the second largest collection of Holocaust survivor testimonials and witness accounts outside of  Israel.

The primary role of the Institute is to search for and collect Holocaust survivor narratives and witness testimonals.   Its activities include:

• the compilation of a catalogued and annotated bibliography of survivor testimonials and witness accounts.
• the development of educational programs.
• publication.
• provide resources and research support