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Josef Blau (*12 Aug 1872 in Neuern; † 22 Okt 1960 in Straubing) war ein sudetendeutscher Lehrer, Heimatforscher und Volkskundler.
Josef Blau (born 12 Aug 1872 in Neuern; died 22 Oct 1960 in Straubing) was a German teacher in Sudetenland, local historian and folklorist.
He wrote many books about Bohemian history and glass making. Google Books
2013 Josef Blau Jahr
Soft-cover booklet published in 2014.
Purchased from Karel Velkoborský at the museum in Nyrsko, Czech Republic (formerly Neuern, Bohemia). 6€
Click here for contact information at Muzeum Královského Hvozdu v Nýrsku.
2013 Josef Blau Jahr: Erinnerungen an Literarische Persönlichkeiten der Stadt Neuern
2013 Josef Blau Jahr: Erinnerungen an Literarische Persönlichkeiten der Stadt Neuern
2. Jg. Sammelband aus der Konferenz zur Persönlichkeit von Josef Blau. Neuern 1. 6. 2013.
Editors: PhDr. Pavel Skorpil, Karel Velkoborsky.
Muzeum Kralovskeho hvozdu v Nyrsku 2014.
(Title in English: 2013 Josef Blau year: Memories of literary personalities of the city of Neuern. Second Year. Collections (of speeches) from the conference of the personality, Josef Blau)
The 113-page book (with photos) contains speeches (and translations) which were presented at the Josef Blau conference held at the museum in Nyrsko, Czech Republic (formerly Neuern, Bohemia) on June 1, 2013. Speakers at the conference included the following, and topics presented:
Karel Velkoborský (OS Muzeum Královského hvozdu): Introduction; Verzeihung (Forgiveness)
Georg Johann Blau (Höchstädt-Donau, Bavaria, Germany; Family history researcher): Josef Blau's Stamm wurzeln, Leben und Werk
PhDr. Lenka Sýkorová (SOA Klatovy): Josef Blau und sein Leben in Böhmen vor dem Weggang in das Exil
PhDr. Pavel Škorpil (Factory manager in Prague) speaking on behalf of PhDr. Marta Ulrychova: Der Roman Die goldene Säule
BcTh. Irena Vaňkátová (Nýrsko, OS Muzeum): Beitrag die Juden in Neuern von Josef Blau im Buch, Die Juden Böhmens, von Hugo Gold
Prof. PhDr. Viktor Viktora (Fakultät für Erziehungswissenschaft, Universität Westböhmen): Josef Blau's Schiksal
Dr. Jitka Lněničková (Glasmuseum Neu-Haida [Nový Bor]): Josef Blau und die Historie die Glasmacherei im Böhmerwald
Ing. Petr Hudičák (Museum Fotoatelier Seidel in Český Krumlov): Josef Blau und Josef Seidl, ungekrönnte Könige des Böhmerwaldes
Additional stories provided by:
Anni Posluschny Lange und Margit Posluschny Smith: Unser Grossonkel Josef Blau
Speakers whose speeches did not appear in the book:
PhDr. Maria Majtanova-Korandova (Bratislava; author): discussion of a work in progress about Josef Blau, Piruety na ostří nože [Twists on the knife's edge])
Magister Josef Nejdl (Direktor Choden Museum, Domažlice): Josef Blau und seine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Museum in Domažlicích
Translators at the 2013 conference were: Zbynek Velkorbský and Roman Liebzeit
Translators of the 2013 Josef Blau Jahr book: PhDr. Pavel Škorpil and Karolina Čermáková
Articles in the press:
May 16, 2013: "Nýrsko: V Nýrsku bude konference" (http://klatovsky.denik.cz)
June 3, 2013: "Rok Josefa Blaua pokračoval konferencí" with 6 photos (http://plzensky-kraj.5plus2.cz)
June 26, 2013: "Die Stadt Neuern erinnert an Heimatforscher Josef Blau" with 1 photo (Bayerwald Echo, page 30; www.mittelbayerische.de)
June 26, 2013: "Ein großer Sohn der Stadt Nyrsko" with 1 photo (Chamer Zeitung, page 55; http://www.idowa.de/zeitung/chamer-zeitung)
August 11, 2013: "V Nýrsku vzpomenuli na spisovatele Josefa Blaua" (http://klatovsky.denik.cz)
August 17, 2013: "Gedenktafel für Heimatforscher" (Bayerwald Bote Zeitung, Kreis Regen, page 22)
August 28, 2013: "Ein Gedenkstein für den Heimatforscher Josef Blau" with 2 photos (Bayerwald Echo, page 28; www.mittelbayerische.de)
August 28, 2013: "Ehre für einen großen Sohn der Stadt" with 2 photos (Chamer Zeitung, page 50; http://www.idowa.de/zeitung/chamer-zeitung)
August 2013: "Stadt Neuern erinnert sich an Heimatforscher Josef Blau" by Waltraut Senninger (Glaube und Heimat magazine, Heft 8, page 84)
September 2013: "Neuern erinnert sich an Heimatforscher Josef Blau" by Waltraut Senninger (Hoam magazine, Folge 9, page 21)
October 30, 2013: "Josef Blau und sein literarisches Wirken" with 1 photo (Bayerwald Echo, page 24; Koetztinger Umschau, page 32 www.mittelbayerische.de)
October 30, 2013: "Erinnerung an Josef Blau, Ausstellung zu Ehren des bekannten Volkskundlers" with 1 photo (Chamer Zeitung, page 59; http://www.idowa.de/zeitung/chamer-zeitung)
October 2013: "Gedenkjahr von Josef Blau in Neuern" by Georg Joh. Blau with 4 photos. (Hoam magazine, Folge 10, pages 12-15)
November 2013: "Im Josef Blau Jahr ins künische Gebirge" by Georg Blau with 4 photos (Hoam magazine, Folge 11, pages 3-4)
December 2013: "Gedenkjahr von Josef Blau in Neuern" by Georg Joh. Blau (pages 14-15). "Ausstellung 'Leben und Werk Josef Blau' in Neuern" (page 83); "Fahrt zu den Künischen Gerichten (Josef Blau Jahr)" (pages 85-87) (Glaube und Heimat magazine, Heft 12)
Other events:
March 6, 2014, 7 pm meeting of the Bayerischer Landesverein für Familienkunde, Bezirksgruppe Schwaben, at the Pfarrsaal St. Simpert in Augsburg, Germany. Presentation by Georg J. Blau with slideshow on the topic of Josef Blau: "Blau Josef, bedeutender Heimatforscher aus dem Böhmerwald" (see pdf attachment below)
The 2013 Josef Blau Jahr book has been donated to several archives and libraries in Germany and the Czech Republic.
The museum at Nyrsko began honoring literary citizens of Neuern (Nýrsko) in 2012
The museum at Nyrsko began honoring literary citizens of Neuern (Nýrsko) in 2012
A stone garden with inscriptions of honored citizens was located near the Lesni Divadlo - Waldtheater (Forest Theater) in Nyrsko, Czech Republic ("Neuern" is the German name). The stones were chosen from the area woods. Unveiling ceremonies were held every year except in 2015 (year of Hans Watzlik) when no stone was engraved for Watzlik because he was considered controversial). The museum in Nyrsko also held exhibits for each honored person at various times throughout the year, including conferences with informative speakers, local tours, and literary events.
A stone garden with inscriptions of honored citizens was located near the Lesni Divadlo - Waldtheater (Forest Theater) in Nyrsko, Czech Republic ("Neuern" is the German name). The stones were chosen from the area woods. Unveiling ceremonies were held every year except in 2015 (year of Hans Watzlik) when no stone was engraved for Watzlik because he was considered controversial). The museum in Nyrsko also held exhibits for each honored person at various times throughout the year, including conferences with informative speakers, local tours, and literary events.
Josef Holub stone
Josef Blau stone
Anton Schott stone with plaque
The stone for Josef Blau was unveiled by Georg J. Blau.
The stone for Rabbi Max Reiser (photo not available) was shaped like an historic star from a Jewish cemetery. Here is a story about finding the stone: https://www.muzeumnyrsko.cz/muzeumnyrsko/fr.asp?tab=muznyrsko18&id=597&burl=&pt=CL
Hans Multerer stone
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