Copy papers re Rudolf Hess in Spandau

Identifier
WL1582
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 70084
Dates
1 Jan 1939 - 31 Jan 1985
Level of Description
Collection
Languages
  • German
  • English
  • Polish
Source
EHRI Partner

Acquisition

Letters docs conserning Hess in Spandau, 1 folder

Donated September 2001

Donor: Lutz Becker

Scope and Content

This collection consists of copy papers relating to the imprisonment of Rudolf Hess in Spandau. The collection includes correspondence between Alfred Seidl, Hess's former defence attorney at Nuremberg and author of a number of books on Hess, and prominent politicians and public figures, who had some influence over or interestin Hess's continued imprisonment. In addition there is an affidavit from Hess' wife who testifies to a meeting shortly before Hess' flight to Scotland between Hess and Hitler. Included also are copies of contemporary documents relating to Hess.

System of Arrangement

The papers are arranged in chronological order.

Conditions Governing Access

Open

People

  • Hess, Rudolf

Subjects

  • Spandau (prison)
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