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The purpose of this portal is to assist individuals identify relevant archival material that may be used for historical research and other related purposes (including for purely personal use). Please click here to confirm that you understand that further use and publication of personal data within this platform may mean you have to comply with specific obligations under data protection law, such as not using personal data in a way that may cause distress or damage to individuals.

European Jewish Archives Portal

Contents: Personnel files of the Bijzondere Verrekenkas voor Gezinsvergoedingen ten bate van de Arbeiders der Diamantnijverheid (Special compensation fund for family benefits for workers of the diamond industry)