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Holding Institution: Wiener Library for the Study of the Nazi Era and the Holocaust, Tel Aviv University/ספריית וינר לחקר התקופה הנאצית והשואה, אוניברסיטת תל-אביב

  1. Jüdischer Kulturbund Dresden and Leipzig

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains a correspondence between the Kulturbund Leipzig and Dresden, represented by Kurt Singer, and Hans Hinkel, Reich Ministry for the People's Enlightenment and Propaganda. The letters are about seeking approval of Hans Hinkel for several theater plays and excerpts of the newspaper. Besides a correspondence between Hans Hinkel and the Gestapo is attached. The correspondence regards a request about a chairman of the Leipzig branch of the Kulturbund Dr. Konrad Goldschmidt. The Gestapo informed Hinkel, that there is nothing detrimental about Konrad Goldschmidt

  2. Jüdischer Kulturbund Königsberg

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains informations about the Jüdischer Kulturbund Königsberg (Kaliningrad) in 1934 and 1935. Letters revealing the difficulties to promote Kulturbund activities, proposals for perfomances and cultural activities, as well as a letter concerning the prohibitation of the performance of Schiller's poem 'An die Freude', are attached. Also programs of the planed events, adressed to Hans Hinkel, Reich Ministry for the People's Enlightenment and Propaganda, can be seen. Forthermore a correspondence between Hinkel and the Gestapo concerning the check of the chairman of the Jüdischer Kult...

  3. Jüdischer Kulturbund Scharzwald

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains informations about the Jüdischer Kulturbund Schwarzwald (Black Forest), in Germany. A correspondence between the Kulturbund Berlin, Gestapo and the Reichskulturkammer (Reich Chamber of Culture) regarding the establishment of the new branch in Schwarzwald can be seen. The Gestapo started investigation against the new chairmen of the Kulturbund Schwarzwald on the demand of Hans Hinkel.

  4. Jüdischer Kulturbund Kassel

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains informations about the Jüdischer Kulturbund Kassel. Kurt Singer, intendand and leader of the Kulturbund Berlin, infroms Hans Hinkel, Reich Ministry for the People's Enlightenment and Propaganda, that the establishment of a branch in Kassel is planed. Forthermore a request to approve a list of chairmen of the Kassel branch is attached. Hinkel forwarded the List to Karl Haselbacher, Gestapo officer, for further investigation. Nothing negative about the chairmen could be investigated by the Gestapo. Therefore the chairmen as well as the Kulturbund Kassel could start their work.

  5. [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...

  6. [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...

  7. ["Judenangelegenheiten"- Bayern II]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file is the second part of a collection of correspondence between the Gestapo Würzburg and various government bodies. Its topics include the restrictions on social Jewish gatherings and the prevention of public unrest after the killing of Wilhelm Gustloff. It includes a letter by Rudolf Hess about the correct labeling of signs (Jews not welcome) in wake of foreign outcry. A search warrant by the Gestapo is included for a couple on a motorbike taking pictures of signs restricting access to Jews. Most correspondence deals with economic issues. For example, an interpretation of the Nurembe...

  8. Jüdischer Kulturbund Hamburg

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains a correspondence between the Gestapo, Hans Hinkel and the Behörde für Volkstum, Kirche und Kust (Authority for folklore, church and art) in Hamburg. The exchange of letters between the Kulturbund and Hans Hinkel, Reich Ministry for the People's Enlightenment and Propaganda, is regarding the approval for activities and personalities. Furthermore letters revealing the delayed approval of the Kulturbund in Hamburg can be seen, as the Gestapo had to check and approve the chairmen of the Kulturbund Hamburg in order of Hinkel. Also programs of the Jüdische Gesellschaft für Kunst...

  9. Het laatste geschrift van prof. Titus Brandsma

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The pamphlet is the last writing of Prof. Dr. Titus Brandsma by “Order of the Gestapo” in the Scheveningen prison on January 22nd, 1942. Brandsma was an outspoken critic of the Nazis even before the war. He was imprisoned in Dachau and executed by lethal injection. In 2002 Brandsma was canonized by Pope Francis.

  10. Wechselnde Pfade

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The account by Walther Hensel describes his arrest and internment in various prisons on trumped up charges during the years 1937-1939. He describes in harrowing detail the humiliations and abuse one had to endure by the hands of the Gestapo, but also acts of kindness by regular prison guards. With the help of a committed lawyer, he managed to be released early.

  11. Nazi rule in Poland

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The booklet describes the Nazi occupation of Poland from a catholic point of view. It examines the imprisonment and abuse of priests by the Gestapo. Many reports are referenced from newspapers published in the West. The booklet claims that religious freedom has been destroyed and schools are indoctrinated with anti-Christian ideology.

  12. Den norske Kirkekamp

    1. Anti-Nazi resistance and opposition

    The typewritten report by pastor Harald Sandbaek describes the efforts of Danish clergy to resist the Nazi occupation. He was a well-known resistance fighter who was responsible for acts of sabotage,then captured and tortured by the Gestapo. He managed to escape wounded and continued the fight after his escape to Sweden.

  14. Diels, Rudolf, 1900-1957

    1. Biographical press cuttings collection (1945-1970s)

    "Rudolf Diels (16 December 1900 - 18 November 1957) was a German politician and head of the Gestapo in 1933-34.He is also referred to as SS Oberfurer. He was a protégé of Hermann Göring." -- Wikipedia Newspaper clippings, Biographical information, articles, pamphlet, extracts from book, extracts from Newspapers and extract from a letter.

  16. Franz von Galen

    1. Biographical press cuttings collection (1945-1970s)

    "The Blessed Clemens August Graf von Galen (16 March 1878 – 22 March 1946) was a German count, Bishop of Münster, and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. During World War II, von Galen led Catholic protest against Nazi euthanasia and denounced Gestapo lawlessness and the persecution of the church. He was appointed a Cardinal by Pope Pius XII in 1946. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005."--wikipedia (English)(viewed 12.9.2016). Newspaper clippings

  19. [Emigration form, Brno]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains an information paper about emigration from Brno. It is explained which papers are needed and how much they cost. Jews need besides a confirmation of the Gestapo - Einsatzkommando (Secret State Police) if they want to leave the country.

  20. Hell and Rebirth

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The experiences of Dr. Edith Kramer during the time of persecution. Deportation from Berlin in 1942. Description of the Jewish work camp Fort Radziwilland, camp Antonienhof, Poznan Gestapo Prison and Theresienstadt and the transport from Theresienstadt to Switzerland.