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  1. Erno Deutsch family papers

    Contains postcards sent by Erno Deutsch from the forced labor battalion in 1944, presumably forged Swiss schutzpass issued to Mr. and Mrs. Kellner, relatives of Erno Deutsch. A July 21, 1942, letter from the military authorities calling Erno Deutsch to return his military decorations. A July 27, 1942, registered mail receipt proving that Erno Deutsch obeyed that letter. An October 24,1944, letter written by Erno Deutsch asking the Hungarian Office of Taxation to grant extension since he is working in a labor battalion, and cannot look after his taxes. Commander of the labor company certifie...

  2. German invasion of Poland, capture of Warsaw

    Reel 7: Graphic showing troops surrounding Warsaw and Kutno. Pans of destroyed polish equipment, dead horse, artillery wagons in river. Graphic then footage: German and Russian troops meet at the River Bug. Officers meet to negotiate demarcation line. Hitler at front, reviews SS, Himmler present. Radio operators, message sent to Warsaw to capitulate. Foreigners leave Warsaw. Large cannon fires on Warsaw. More artillery shots. Train attacked. Explosions and artillery. Soldiers look through fence towards fighting. Hitler looks through binoculars. LS of smoke over outskirts of city. Hitler obs...

  3. Fredrick J. Bayer papers

    Consists of various memorabilia items collected by Fred Bayer during the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg. Includes: a book entitled "Nurnberg" by Charles W. Alexander used by Fred Bayer to collect the autographs of the war criminals; passes for Fred Bayer for the Palace of Justice; photographs from the IMT; and hand- written notes by Bayer describing the war criminals.

  4. Interrogation statement of Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski with photograph and tribunal pass

    Contains a copy of the interrogation statement made by Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski during the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. Also contains a copy of a photograph of Von dem Bach-Zelewski's appearance during the trial and a tribunal pass used by George Sakheim while translating for the trials.

  8. Hitler's 50th birthday

    People put out flags, garlands, pictures of Hitler, etc. decorating city for celebration of Hitler's 50th birthday. Presents brought to the Chancellery. Flags. Diplomats of various countries arrive, plane, car. Tracking shots of various Nazi decorations around city. Night shots: lit monuments, columns, flags, flames at Adolf Hitler Platz, Hitler in car through streets, crowds cheer. Music Corps play for Hitler (with Himmler) in Chancellery garden, people in traditional clothes with flowers, crowds watch, costumed children meet Hitler. VAR European leaders meet Hitler. Choir sings for Hitler...

  10. Belsen Concentration Camp: burial and Red Cross

    Four SS men drag two corpses by the legs, pass another pair of men with a corpse, British gentry stands at frame right with bayonet. Pit of corpses, MCU of two SS men standing with the dead in the grave, shifting the bodies and preparing for burial. MS across mass grave in process of being deepened by Hungarian troops with shovels, British officer in foreground watching. MCU of Martin Wilson talking with Czech Jewish woman (interpreter) who is a former prisoner. MCU as Red Cross load stretcher cases into back of ambulance, sending to delouse and cleanse. Men wearing full decontamination sui...

  11. Documentary re: the Slovak State (part 1)

    Presidential elections for Jozef Tiso. Opening of a German scientific facility in Bratislava. Awards ceremony for soldiers who have returned from Poland, speech of Slovak president Jozef Tiso, military inspection. Inspection of Wehrmacht soldiers on Wenceslaus Square in Prague on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Protectorate. On the grandstand is President E. Hacha, German representatives, and State Secretary K.H. Frank. Celebration of the second anniversary of the Slovak republic in Bratislava, parade of Gardists with flags, military inspection. Vojtech Tuka receiving an honor...

  12. On the Jewish question I

    1. Inspectorate General of Gendarmery / Headquarters of the Romanian Armed Forces

    Problems related to military justice: handling of goods left by deported Jews, products found in the Kolkhozes, like wine and cereals, rules regulating the traffic of food products into Romania by military personnel. Reports on livestock transported from Ukraine into Romania by military units. Order of battle for the evacuation of the ghettos of Chisinau and Southern Bessarabia and transportation of the Jews East of the Dnjestr -distances and routes to be followed. Table of dates and competence of the convoys; also timetable for crossing the Dnjestr. A German officer complains against Roman...

  14. Stars and Stripes [Newspaper]

    1. US Army newspaper collection

    117 non-sequential issues of Stars and Stripes newspapers published from June 25, 1943, issue to May 5, 1945. Stars and Stripes is published by and for the US Armed Services in order to provide independent news and information to the US military community. It has published continuously since World War II.

  15. Yank, the Army Weekly (New York, New York) [Magazine] The Army Weekly

    1. US Army newspaper collection

    48 non-sequential issues of Yank, the Army Weekly, published from June 27, 1943, to June 1, 1945. Yank was published by the US Army for four years beginning June 6, 1942. It became the most widely read publication in U.S. military history, circulating more than two million copies in 21 weekly editions. Its 127 staff members were all enlisted active duty soldiers and the publication was designed and dedicated to the ordinary, low ranking soldiers of WW II. Yank featured stories about the war, pin-up girls, and cartoons poking fun at service life, including the series with the put-upon privat...

  16. Yank, the Army Weekly (New York, New York) [Magazine] The Army Weekly

    1. US Army newspaper collection

    5 non-sequential issues of Yank published from Oct. 6, 1944 to Sept. 14, 1945. Yank was published by the US Army for four years beginning June 6, 1942. It became the most widely read publication in U.S. military history, circulating more than two million copies in 21 weekly editions. Its 127 staff members were all enlisted active duty soldiers and the publication was designed and dedicated to the ordinary, low ranking soldiers of WW II. Yank featured stories about the war, pin-up girls, and cartoons poking fun at service life, including the series with the put-upon private named "The Sad Sa...

  17. Booklet

    1. Carter E. Ruby collection

    IMT pamphlet describing the defendants and the trial acquired by Lieutenant Carter E. Ruby, U.S. Army, at the Proceedings of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, April-May 1946. The booklet has signatures collected by Ruby while attending the War Crimes Trials.

  18. Yank, the Army Weekly (New York, New York) [Magazine] The Army Weekly

    1. US Army newspaper collection

    12 issues of Yank, the army weekly, published from March 18, 1945 to September 30, 1945. Yank was published by the US Army for four years beginning June 6, 1942. It became the most widely read publication in U.S. military history, circulating more than two million copies in 21 weekly editions. Its 127 staff members were all enlisted active duty soldiers and the publication was designed and dedicated to the ordinary, low ranking soldiers of WW II. Yank featured stories about the war, pin-up girls, and cartoons poking fun at service life, including the series with the put-upon private named "...

  19. Various orders and dispositions

    Various orders and dispositions regarding the Jews. Military personnel bring into Romania, over the Dniester, women, which they use for personal domestic work. This is strictly forbidden because these persons could spy for the enemy. Dispositions to prevent the frequent fires at military depots and establishments. Dispositions related to citizens of foreign countries and those with Nansen passports. Order from Maresal Antonescu to exclude from the Army officers that are obese. Norms to establish obesity. Kinds of physical exercise recommended. Remuneration of Jews for labor performed. Offic...

  20. [Ludwig Dische Papers - Eduard Fischer]

    1. The Ludwig Dische papers : Bukovina’s Jewish history

    The file includes handwritten notes and photographs of the grave of Eduard Fischer, who was the military commander of Galicia and Bukovina. It also provides biographical information of Eduard Fischer, his military record in the Austro-Hungarian army, his death announcement by the officer corps from June 22nd, 1935, photographs of his grave, and negatives of photographs.