The process of archival research of requests concerning persons of Jewish origin persecuted during the Second World War in the fonds of the National Archives in Prague

This bachelor's thesis examines the procedure for processing requests for archival research concerning persons of Jewish origin persecuted during the Second World War, which the National Archives in Prague receive from private applicants, authorities, and public institutions. The thesis describes the process of submitting a request (e.g., via an electronic form on the National Archives' website), its registration, and its assignment to the relevant specialist in the Electronic Document and Record Management System (EDRMS). Special attention is paid to the archival research itself, illustrated through the example of a selected request (the story of Pavel Löwy and his family). The thesis also includes an overview of the individual collections of the National Archives in Prague where the research is conducted, along with examples of archival documents. The final part of the thesis focuses on preparing the response to a request and related documents, the protection of personal data, and communication with the applicant.