Lecture & discussion on compulsory welfare measures in the canton of Baselland

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Liestal, Switzerland
Arbeiten auf dem Feld, Schulheim Schillingsrain, Liestal, zw. 1943-1957
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Historian Miriam Baumeister gives an overview of how forced placements and compulsory welfare measures were handled in the Basel region in the 20th century. Afterwards, two of those affected talk about their experiences.

In the foyer of the Museum.BL
Event for the guest exhibition "I was simply nobody" - Welfare and coercion in Switzerland
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On 02 June 2026
Tuesday: 18:00-19:30
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Work in the field, Schillingsrain school home, Liestal, between 1943-1957
Lecture and discussion on compulsory welfare measures in the canton of Baselland
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