Investigating Nazi burial sites at Eversburg graveyard, a student project in Osnabrück
In the historic town of Eversburg, a significant effort is underway to uncover and document the local history of persecution during the Nazi era. A group of students from Osnabrück are delving into research on Nazi victim graves in Eversburg Cemetery, with a particular focus on the marginalised groups targeted by the Nazis, including the Sinti and Roma people.
The current memorial at Eversburg Cemetery, dedicated to the Sinti and Roma victims, is described as incomplete or insufficient. This is due to the lack of information about the specific memorial and the Sinti and Roma individuals buried there during World War II. The memorial's inscription is not in German, which further adds to the mystery surrounding it.
Anke Herbers-Gehrs, a dedicated researcher, is currently working on a project aimed at rectifying this lack of information. Her project, centred around the Eversburg cemetery and its memorial, seeks to provide comprehensive and dignified information about the Sinti and Roma victims buried in the cemetery during the war.
This project, and the students' research, aims to acknowledge and honour the victims buried there, ensuring their suffering and memory are not forgotten. The ongoing initiative may lead to improvements or expansions of the memorial in the future, providing a more fitting tribute to the Sinti and Roma victims of the Nazi era.
As the project progresses, the veil of mystery surrounding the Eversburg memorial is slowly being lifted, offering a glimpse into the past and a chance for the victims to be properly remembered. The students' work serves as a testament to the power of research in uncovering history and ensuring justice for those who were wronged.
