Die Geschichte Der "Königswarter-Stiftung" in Meran 1872 - 1907

This historical volume was authored by Rabbi Aron Tänzer and published in 1907 to chronicle the development and philanthropic impact of the Königswarter-Stiftung, a charitable institution based in Meran. The foundation was established by the banking family Königswarter, specifically Baronin Louise von Königswarter, to provide support and healthcare facilities within the region, reflecting the significant role that prominent Jewish families played in the development of 19th-century European spa towns.

Aron Tänzer, a scholar and historian known for his extensive documentation of Jewish communities in Southern Germany and the Austrian territories, composed this work to preserve the institutional memory of the foundation. The book serves as a meticulous record of the charitable endeavors funded by the Königswarter estate, detailing the administrative and social history of the foundation during its active period of 1872 to 1907. It remains a valuable resource for historians studying the intersection of aristocratic philanthropy and local history in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.