Correspondence with Kurtz, Adolf

Identifier
WL3000/9/1/819
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 110553
Dates
6 Jul 1959 - 17 Apr 1966
Level of Description
Collection
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Biographical History

Adolf Kurtz (1891-1975) was a German Protestant reverend and member of the Confessing Church. During the Nazi era he helped saving Christian converts from Judaism from persecution and deportation. After the war he served at a church in Oxford.

Scope and Content

Comprising handwritten and typewritten letters the correspondence concerns the exchange of materials and information. The latter regards Kurtz’ experiences during the Nazi era as well as his current activities. Contained is a detailed account by Kurtz about a meeting he had with Hermann Göring in 1934 (17.11.1959).

Conditions Governing Reproduction

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People

  • Kurtz, Adolf
  • Göring, Hermann

Subjects

Places

  • Third Reich [1933-1945]
  • Oxford
  • England
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