Photo : ©Yonathan Kellerman
Guided tour of the exhibition Images of the "Green Ticket" roundup
Uncover a haunting chapter of history through photographs that remained hidden for over eighty years. This powerful exhibition invites you to piece together a long-forgotten investigation, revealing the untold story behind a pivotal moment in time.
Mémorial de la Shoah (Paris 4th)
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The Shoah Memorial invites you to a special guided tour of the exhibition featuring the photographs of the green ticket roundup. On November 19, 2026, explore 98 previously unseen images documenting the first mass arrest of Jews in France on May 14, 1941. Through this unique display, learn about the investigation into the photographer Harry Croner and the German censorship that buried these historical records for over eight decades. This event is free to attend, open to adults 18 and over, and fully accessible to wheelchair users.
An exceptional discovery for History
Shoah Memorial, September 2020. Two collectors arrive at the photo library department with five contact sheets mounted on large cardboard sheets. Among these photographs, only seven are already known to specialists of the subject and have been published. They are marked with a cross on the original sheets. The others are unpublished. This is the complete reportage. An exceptional collection of 98 images comes to light, 80 years after the events. This reportage documents the first massive arrest of Jews in France, the roundup of May 14, 1941, known as the "green ticket" roundup, ordered by the Occupier and organized by the French authorities.
Today, an exhibition and a book invite the public to participate in the investigation that allowed identifying the photographer, Harry Croner, and understanding his "gaze" on these tragic events, a gaze upon which German censorship fell, condemning these historical photographs to be forgotten for more than 80 years.
Our take on this event
Join us at the Shoah Memorial on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:00 for an in-depth guided tour of this significant historical exhibition. In 2020, the museum received five contact sheets containing 98 photographs that document the tragic events of May 14, 1941. Known as the green ticket roundup, this was the first mass arrest of Jews in France, orchestrated by the French authorities under the direction of the occupying forces.
This guided visit allows you to follow the investigative process that successfully identified the photographer, Harry Croner. You will gain insight into how his perspective on these events was suppressed by German censors, keeping these historic snapshots hidden from public view for over 80 years. This event is designed for visitors aged 18 and older.
The exhibition is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Participation is free, but booking is required to attend. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a comfortable experience for all participants.
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