Commitment Against Oblivion: Award for Martha Keil
Kurier, July 6, 2023
German original: https://kurier.at/chronik/niederoesterreich/sankt-poelten/einsatz-gegen-das-vergessen-auszeichnung-fuer-martha-keil/402512458
Keil heads the Institute for Austrian Jewish History in St. Pölten. She has now received an award for her commitment.
It is an important anniversary that is now being celebrated in St. Pölten. For 35 years, the Institute for Jewish History of Austria (Injoest) has had a permanent place in the provincial capital. Martha Keil has been closely associated with the Institute since its founding. First as a staff member, meanwhile in a leading position.
The Injoest is also a place of remembrance. "We know of about 1,000 people in and around St. Pölten who were persecuted between 1938 and 1945 because of their origins and beliefs," says Mayor Matthias Stadler.
On the occasion of the anniversary and due to her valuable research activities and many initiatives, Keil has now been awarded the town hall pin.