The Museum of Tolerance and the Swastika
The Museum of Tolerance and The Swastika
Maria A. Kreit
Anthropology 101
Dr. Raffaella
November 30, 2011
Abstract
This essay is about my first experience at the Museum of Tolerance. Although the museum was very informative, the one main detail that it did not have was many actual artifacts. It had a few artifacts, but none that were noteworthy or interesting in regards to history. My experience in the Museum of Tolerance mostly focuses on the holocaust exhibit of the museum, which then relates to Anti-Semitism and the Swastika. It then goes in depth about the Swastika and how it came to be.
The Museum of Tolerance, Anti-Semitism, and The Swastika When first deciding on a field trip, I was unsure which one to go to because there were so many interesting options. Then the idea of going to the Museum of Tolerance came to mind. I had never previously visited the Museum of Tolerance, but I was often told about how it was mostly referenced for its Holocaust exhibit and its message about being prejudice. Just from personal experience, the Museum of Tolerance appeared to be a popular place to visit and a place people often talk about or reference within conversations. Because of its popularity and constant reoccurrence in topics of conversation, I finally decided that it was important I see this specific museum. Upon entering the museums parking structure, which had been strategically hidden beneath the building, My friend Cameron and I came across a security guard. Before being allowed to enter the structure, he instructed us to open the trunk and show him identification. Strange as it was, we had done exactly as told without question. He proceeded to check the contents of the trunk and Cameron’s ID. Once he was finished, he told us that camera’s were not allowed in the museum along with several other things, and then he let us through and allowed us to park. (Due to this fact, I was unable to take any personal pictures of the museum or myself in the
Maria A. Kreit
Anthropology 101
Dr. Raffaella
November 30, 2011
Abstract
This essay is about my first experience at the Museum of Tolerance. Although the museum was very informative, the one main detail that it did not have was many actual artifacts. It had a few artifacts, but none that were noteworthy or interesting in regards to history. My experience in the Museum of Tolerance mostly focuses on the holocaust exhibit of the museum, which then relates to Anti-Semitism and the Swastika. It then goes in depth about the Swastika and how it came to be.
The Museum of Tolerance, Anti-Semitism, and The Swastika When first deciding on a field trip, I was unsure which one to go to because there were so many interesting options. Then the idea of going to the Museum of Tolerance came to mind. I had never previously visited the Museum of Tolerance, but I was often told about how it was mostly referenced for its Holocaust exhibit and its message about being prejudice. Just from personal experience, the Museum of Tolerance appeared to be a popular place to visit and a place people often talk about or reference within conversations. Because of its popularity and constant reoccurrence in topics of conversation, I finally decided that it was important I see this specific museum. Upon entering the museums parking structure, which had been strategically hidden beneath the building, My friend Cameron and I came across a security guard. Before being allowed to enter the structure, he instructed us to open the trunk and show him identification. Strange as it was, we had done exactly as told without question. He proceeded to check the contents of the trunk and Cameron’s ID. Once he was finished, he told us that camera’s were not allowed in the museum along with several other things, and then he let us through and allowed us to park. (Due to this fact, I was unable to take any personal pictures of the museum or myself in the
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