Medicines and Pharmacists in the Theresienstadt Ghetto (1941–1945): Database of Pharmaceutical Inventory and Distribution

Zenodo Metadata & Record Description 1. Title (Název) Medicines and Pharmacists in the Theresienstadt Ghetto (1941–1945): Database of Pharmaceutical Inventory and Distribution 2. Description / Abstract (Anotace) English: This dataset provides a comprehensive, structured database documenting the availability, classification, and supply of medicines in the Theresienstadt (Terezín) Ghetto during World War II (1941–1945). The dataset contains 4,720 detailed records of pharmaceutical preparations, active substances, and raw chemical materials that were documented in the ghetto's inventory, distribution lists, and official German command (Dienststelle) directives. Each record in the dataset is meticulously cataloged with the following metadata: Pharmacological Classification: Czech categories (e.g., Dermatologika, Analgetika, Hypnotika) paired with standard Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification codes (ATC group and ATC code) to ensure modern medical research interoperability. Historical Sources: References to archival shelf marks, inventory registers (e.g., Inventář 42-45), and specific administrative lists (such as the Dienststelle reports from July 1944). Drug Details: Historical drug names, active substances, pharmaceutical forms (e.g., tablets, ampoules, ointments), and their therapeutic purpose. Quantitative Data: Unit volumes and packaged amounts. Supply Chain & Production: Identified manufacturers (such as Bayer, Leo-Werke, Synpharma, and others) and the country of origin (primarily Nazi Germany and occupied territories). Historical Significance: Despite the catastrophic conditions, overcrowding, and systemic deprivation in Theresienstadt, a highly organized healthcare self-administration operated by imprisoned Jewish doctors and pharmacists attempted to manage the scarce medical supplies. This dataset offers unique quantitative and qualitative insights into the disease patterns, healthcare struggles, and Nazi-controlled pharmaceutical supply lines within the camp. It serves as a vital resource for scholars of Holocaust history, social history of medicine, and the history of pharmacy. Data Format: .xlsx (Excel Spreadsheet) Language of Dataset: Czech (with German and Latin historical medical terminology, standardized ATC codes, and manufacturer country metadata). 3. Keywords (Klíčová slova) Theresienstadt Ghetto Terezín Holocaust History History of Medicine History of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Database ATC Classification World War II Nazi Concentration Camps Jewish Healthcare Self-Administration 4. License (Doporučená licence) Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) – umožňuje komukoliv vaše data sdílet a upravovat, pokud uvede vaše jméno jako autora. 5. Methodology (Volitelná sekce o metodologii) Methodological Note: The database was compiled using primary sources from the archives of the Terezín Initiative, the National Archives in Prague, and the Jewish Museum in Prague. Historical drug names were systematically mapped to the modern WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system to facilitate comparative medical analysis. Struktura sloupců (pro sekci popisující strukturu souboru): Pokud budete chtít na Zenodu detailně popsat jednotlivé sloupce (v sekci Files nebo v samostatném Readme souboru), můžete použít tento anglický překlad struktury: category: Broad pharmacological category (in Czech). ATC_group: High-level Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification group. ATC_code: Specific Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code. source: Historical source/archival record identifier (e.g., Inventář 42-45, Dienststelle directives). drug_name: Original historical trade name of the medicine. amount_1 / amount_2: Pack size and quantities available or ordered. form: Dosage form (tablets, pills, ampoules, powder, etc.). purpose: Indicated therapeutic use of the drug. manufacturer: Historical pharmaceutical company/manufacturer. country: Country of origin of the manufacturer. active_substance: Chemical/active ingredients of the medication. note: Additional historical context or transcription notes.