Nationalisation of the Jewish Medical Practices, Chambers and Pharmacies in Kaposvár after the German Occupation

Abstract

The purpose of the study. The history of the Jews, who lived in Kaposvár, is well documented. Several monographies have been already written about their history and currently there are more researches are taking place. The historians have already written comprehensive history of the local Jewish community and naturally the German occupations and the events of the following months have not avoided the attention of the historiographers. My study also focuses on this epoch, but investigates other aspects, than the previous researchers. My essay describes nationalization of the Jewish medical practices, chambers and pharmacies in Kaposvár after the German occupation, furthermore it presents the circumstances of the dispossession and its effects on the health care and the local jurisdiction of the town. The study pays special attention to the operative laws and investigates practical execution of them. Applied methods. The study fundamentally bases on archival sources, which are found in the local archives (Magyar Nemzeti Levéltár Somogy Megyei Levéltára). I applied the documents, which were issued by Capital and County Government Vice-commissioner’s (alispán in Hungarian language and local government. Naturally I used beyond the primary sources, relevant monographies and studies. The study begins with presentation of the historical background, so gives a hand to the reader to get knows the brief history of that era and can orientate better. In my essay thematic scheme prevails, so history of the Jewish medical practices, chambers and pharmacies are introduced in separate chapters. Outcomes. By my study the reader gives a comprehensive overview about history of the Jewish medical practices, chambers and pharmacies, which were functionating when the German army arrived. My essay tells about the decrees, which were introduced after the occupation, and concerned Jewish people, who worked in just now mentioned profession. Furthermore its presents these decrees’ effect to the town’s health care and the local jurisdiction, so can be knowledgeable, that did these anti-Semitic directions make an any damages, and if the answer is yes, how big was these losses and what did the local governors to consolidate the system.