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Language of Description: German
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Country: Israel

  1. The Position of the Jews in Germany (June)

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains a report of 1936 about the position of the Jews in Germany written in English and German. The Jewish Central information Office published every month a new report, regarding the situation of Jews in Germany. In 1928 Alfred Wiener was instrumental in creating the Büro Wilhelmstrasse of the CV, which documented Nazi activities and issued anti-Nazi materials until 1933 when Hitler came to power. Wiener and his family fled to Amsterdam where he, together with Dr. David Cohen of Amsterdam University, founded the Jewish Central Information Office (JCIO). This report is divided i...

  2. The economic campaign of annihilation against German Jewry

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains several reports regarding the economic campaign of annihilation against German Jewry published by the Jewish Central Information Office. In 1928 Alfred Wiener was instrumental in creating the Büro Wilhelmstrasse of the CV, which documented Nazi activities and issued anti-Nazi materials until 1933 when Hitler came to power. Wiener and his family fled to Amsterdam where he, together with Dr. David Cohen of Amsterdam University, founded the Jewish Central Information Office (JCIO). After a period of a certain outward relaxation brought by the need for Olimpic quite in summer ...

  3. The Position of the Jews in Germany (January)

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains a report of January 1937 about the position of Jews in Germany. The report has appeared in English, German and French and was published by the Jewish Central information Office, which published every month a new report always regarding the situation of Jews in Germany or other European countries. In 1928 Alfred Wiener was instrumental in creating the Büro Wilhelmstrasse of the CV, which documented Nazi activities and issued anti-Nazi materials until 1933 when Hitler came to power. Wiener and his family fled to Amsterdam where he, together with Dr. David Cohen of Amsterdam ...

  4. [Correspondence regarding the Bern trial records access]

    1. Bern Trial, Bern, Switzerland, 1934-1935

    The file contains a correspondence regarding the Bern trial records access in April 1935. Various letters from Fleischhauer regarding the inspection of russian files can be seen. Loosli used some russian files for the Bern trial, which he promised not to handle over or show unauthorized people. Fleischhauer however wanted to see them, as they were part of the trial and might have been important also for his expert opinion. The judicial office in Bern, spezifically judge Walter Meyer, refuses this wish, as he did not want to sent any files to Germany. The explanation was clear: 'as the Swiss...

  5. [Correspondence regarding the Bern trial records access]

    1. The Protocols of the Elders of Zion

    The file contains a correspondence regarding the Bern trial records access in April 1935. Various letters from Fleischhauer regarding the inspection of russian files can be seen. Loosli used some russian files for the Bern trial, which he promised not to handle over or show unauthorized people. Fleischhauer however wanted to see them, as they were part of the trial and might have been important also for his expert opinion. The judicial office in Bern, spezifically judge Walter Meyer, refuses this wish, as he did not want to sent any files to Germany. The explanation was clear: 'as the Swiss...

  6. [Correspondence regarding the Bern trial records access]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains a correspondence regarding the Bern trial records access in April 1935. Various letters from Fleischhauer regarding the inspection of russian files can be seen. Loosli used some russian files for the Bern trial, which he promised not to handle over or show unauthorized people. Fleischhauer however wanted to see them, as they were part of the trial and might have been important also for his expert opinion. The judicial office in Bern, spezifically judge Walter Meyer, refuses this wish, as he did not want to sent any files to Germany. The explanation was clear: 'as the Swiss...

  7. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdict of Josef Doubek Sen. (born on 1 March 1894 in Nedwieditz), Johann Pecl (born on 30 September 1911 in Kobelnitz), Maria Doubek (born on 21 June 1889 in Zokolnitz), Julie Svoboda (born on 21 April 1899), Jaroslava Doubek (born on 26 April 1920 in Zokolnitz) and Beatrix Pecl (born on 18 May 1922 in Kobelnitz). The 20 year old Josef Doubek Jr. has been wanted by the Secret State Police (Gestapo) since 1940. He has been hiding at his family’s house. In March 1941 Josef Doubek learned that his son is wanted. In May 1941 the Secret State Police searched for Josef Doub...

  8. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdict of Josef Doubek Sen. (born on 1 March 1894 in Nedwieditz), Johann Pecl (born on 30 September 1911 in Kobelnitz), Maria Doubek (born on 21 June 1889 in Zokolnitz), Julie Svoboda (born on 21 April 1899), Jaroslava Doubek (born on 26 April 1920 in Zokolnitz) and Beatrix Pecl (born on 18 May 1922 in Kobelnitz). The 20 year old Josef Doubek Jr. has been wanted by the Secret State Police (Gestapo) since 1940. He has been hiding at his family’s house. In March 1941 Josef Doubek learned that his son is wanted. In May 1941 the Secret State Police searched for Josef Doub...

  9. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdict of Josef Hocke (born on 1 May 1894 in Prag). In 1938 Josef Hocke got to know Ulrich Hlavin, a former major of the Czech-Slovak military staff, through mutual friends. They met again in 1939 and 1941 – that's when Ulrich Hlavin told the defendant that he was being searched for. In early 1942 Josef Hocke allowed Ulrich Hlavin to hide in his warehouse twice. In January and December of 1943 he showed up again – however, Josef Hocke declined his request out of fear of the Gestapo. The defendant was found guilty of not notifying German authorities about a wanted pers...

  10. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdict of Josef Hocke (born on 1 May 1894 in Prag). In 1938 Josef Hocke got to know Ulrich Hlavin, a former major of the Czech-Slovak military staff, through mutual friends. They met again in 1939 and 1941 – that's when Ulrich Hlavin told the defendant that he was being searched for. In early 1942 Josef Hocke allowed Ulrich Hlavin to hide in his warehouse twice. In January and December of 1943 he showed up again – however, Josef Hocke declined his request out of fear of the Gestapo. The defendant was found guilty of not notifying German authorities about a wanted pers...

  11. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdict of Wenzel Hendrich (born on 26 November 1907 in Franzendorf), Marie Hendrich (born on 12 December 1911 in Doerfel) and Wanda Moucka (born on 13 September 1911 in Prague). On 31 December 1943 two Jewish prisoners (Weisl and Liebl) were able to break out of the Gestapo prison in Prague. Marie Hendrich, the neighbour of Ottokar Weisl's mother, helped considerably in establishing contact between the two, whereas Wenzel Hendrich tried to stay out of this as far as possible. They were sentenced to spend five years in a penitentiary. The third defendant, Wanda Moucka,...

  12. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdict of Wenzel Hendrich (born on 26 November 1907 in Franzendorf), Marie Hendrich (born on 12 December 1911 in Doerfel) and Wanda Moucka (born on 13 September 1911 in Prague). On 31 December 1943 two Jewish prisoners (Weisl and Liebl) were able to break out of the Gestapo prison in Prague. Marie Hendrich, the neighbour of Ottokar Weisl's mother, helped considerably in establishing contact between the two, whereas Wenzel Hendrich tried to stay out of this as far as possible. They were sentenced to spend five years in a penitentiary. The third defendant, Wanda Moucka,...

  13. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdict of Wenzel (born on 11 February 1897 in Prague) and Karoline Limbursky (born on 27 July 1907 in Prague). The couple's crime had been to give shelter to a member of the Czech army who was wanted by the "Gestapo". Furthermore, Karoline Limbursky supported the man by providing him with food. The couple was was found guilty and sentenced to death in 1944.

  14. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdict of Wenzel (born on 11 February 1897 in Prague) and Karoline Limbursky (born on 27 July 1907 in Prague). The couple's crime had been to give shelter to a member of the Czech army who was wanted by the "Gestapo". Furthermore, Karoline Limbursky supported the man by providing him with food. The couple was was found guilty and sentenced to death in 1944.

  15. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdict of Franz Müller (born on 19 May 1897 in Jermer). The defendant met his then superior the major of the Czech Army Hlavín during his time in the Ministry of War. After the dissolution of the Czech Army Hlavín went on to participate in the Anti-Nazi resistance and was therefore wanted by the Gestapo since 1941. The defendant Müller was accused of meeting Hlavín on 10 occasions, the last time in 1944. Müller did not report Hlavín, knowing he was wanted by the Gestapo. The defendant was found guilty of failing to report an enemy of the state and was therefore senten...

  16. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdict of Franz Müller (born on 19 May 1897 in Jermer). The defendant met his then superior the major of the Czech Army Hlavín during his time in the Ministry of War. After the dissolution of the Czech Army Hlavín went on to participate in the Anti-Nazi resistance and was therefore wanted by the Gestapo since 1941. The defendant Müller was accused of meeting Hlavín on 10 occasions, the last time in 1944. Müller did not report Hlavín, knowing he was wanted by the Gestapo. The defendant was found guilty of failing to report an enemy of the state and was therefore senten...

  17. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdicts of Johann Ručka (born on 2 April 1892 in Solanetz), Anna Ručka (born on 5 July 1894 in Solanetz), Ludmilla Ručka (born on 9 June 1923 in Solanetz) and Johann Ručka (the younger) (born on 20 June 1925 in Solanetz). The four defendants were a family living in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The family was accused of having given shelter to wanted persons. Johann Ručka allowed Miroslaus Jašek, a relative of Anna Ručka, and his companions to stay in his home on several occasions. The men were wanted by the GESTAPO due to their involvement with the Communi...

  18. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdicts of Johann Ručka (born on 2 April 1892 in Solanetz), Anna Ručka (born on 5 July 1894 in Solanetz), Ludmilla Ručka (born on 9 June 1923 in Solanetz) and Johann Ručka (the younger) (born on 20 June 1925 in Solanetz). The four defendants were a family living in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The family was accused of having given shelter to wanted persons. Johann Ručka allowed Miroslaus Jašek, a relative of Anna Ručka, and his companions to stay in his home on several occasions. The men were wanted by the GESTAPO due to their involvement with the Communi...

  19. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains the verdicts of Beatrix Sláma (born on 18 February 1920 in Moladotitz) and Barbara Lang (born on 25 December 1912 in Kunowitz). In 1943 Wenzel Lang escaped Communist persecution by the Gestapo. Lang was given shelter by Beatrix Sláma's husband who was a friend of his. Beatrix Sláma disapproved of Lang's stay but did not report him to the police. Later Wenzel Lang took refuge in Barbara Lang's home who was his sister-in-law. She was aware of his political activities and let him stay in her home. The defendants Beatrix Sláma and Barbara Lang were found guilty of having suppo...

  20. [Nazi Justice Trial Transcripts]

    1. The Nazi Justice collection

    The file contains the verdicts of Beatrix Sláma (born on 18 February 1920 in Moladotitz) and Barbara Lang (born on 25 December 1912 in Kunowitz). In 1943 Wenzel Lang escaped Communist persecution by the Gestapo. Lang was given shelter by Beatrix Sláma's husband who was a friend of his. Beatrix Sláma disapproved of Lang's stay but did not report him to the police. Later Wenzel Lang took refuge in Barbara Lang's home who was his sister-in-law. She was aware of his political activities and let him stay in her home. The defendants Beatrix Sláma and Barbara Lang were found guilty of having suppo...