American response to Nazism, war-torn Europe subject of Library exhibit
Open through June 29th at Bozeman Public Library, experience “Americans & the Holocaust,” a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The multimedia exhibit examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
Bozeman Public Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to host ‘Americans & the Holocaust.’ The exhibit is an educational initiative of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.
‘Americans & the Holocaust’ was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners – Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum’s exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund.
The exhibit, on the Library’s second floor, is free and open to the public. Guided tours are also available. Special events such as movie screenings, expert talks and book discussions will complement the exhibit throughout the month of June. Visit www.bozemanlibrary.org/aath to learn more. Library hours are 10am–8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am–6pm Friday, 10am–5pm Saturday and 1–5pm on Sunday. •
