MenuInventory of the German Newspaper Clippings Collection, 1900-1943
Abstract
The newspaper clippings in this collection focus on political events both in Germany and abroad, in particular assassinations and political violence, and include numerous political cartoons. The clippings are arranged according to geographical area. Also included are clippings and campaign publications relating to local, state, and national elections in Germany between 1919 and 1930, as well as clippings relating to events happening internationally between 1900 and 1930. The collection also includes a small series of Nazi propaganda dating from 1939 to 1943.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Duke University. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Title
- German Newspaper Clippings Collection, 1900-1943
- Language of Material
- German
- Extent
- 1.3 Linear Feet, 251 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The newspaper clippings in this collection focus on political events both in Germany and abroad, in particular assassinations and political violence, and include numerous political cartoons. The clippings are arranged according to geographical area. Also included are clippings and campaign publications relating to local, state, and national elections in Germany between 1919 and 1924, as well as clippings relating to events happening internationally between 1900 and 1930, particularly in Russia and China. The collection also includes a small series of Nazi propaganda and ephemera dating from 1939 to 1943, containing three certificates, two blank sheets of letterhead, and a Nazi-produced newsletter for a United States audience, as well as a set of typescripts (in English) of undated German propaganda.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
Browse List of Series
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Expand AllCampaign Publications and Political Brochures Series, 1919-1930 and undated
Contains clippings and other publications relating to local, state, and national elections, mostly from the Socialist, Communist, German Democratic, and German National People's political parties, with some material from the Center Party and other interest groups. Other items relate more to political issues generally. Many of them originated from German newspapers and election newspapers printed and distributed by political parties. Arranged chronologically.
International Politics and Political Violence Series, 1900-1930
Contains clippings arranged according to geographical subject matter, with material from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and North America. The majority of the clippings date from 1928 to 1930, though several come from 1900. They originated from newspapers and journals published around Germany (including Leipzig, Kiel, Berlin, Munich, Baden-Baden, Halle, Greifswald), and present both leftist and conservative viewpoints, focusing on political events, in particular assassinations and political violence. Numerous political cartoons are included. A cardfile with entries corresponding to the clippings is found at the end of the series.
International Relations and Movements Series, 1925-1930 and undated
Contains material relating to the political situation in China and international peace, workers, and anti-imperialism movements. Arranged alphabetically by topic.
Nazi Propaganda and Ephemera Series, 1930s-1943
Domestic and international Nazi propaganda, including certificates, letterhead, a newspaper clipping, and a Nazi-produced newsletter for America. Also includes 85 pro-Nazi articles, most of unknown origin, in English (possibly translated from German), on various topics, apparently from the 1930s-early 1940s.
Other Items, 1919 and undated
Subject Headings
- Deutsche Demokratische Partei.
- Deutschnationale Volkspartei.
- Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands.
- Elections--Germany--1920-1940.
- Political parties--Germany--History--20th century.
- Political parties--Germany--History.
- Propaganda, Nazi--Germany.
- World politics--Caricatures and cartoons.
- Berlin (Germany)--History.
- China--Politics and government--20th century.
- Germany--Politics and government--1918-1933.
- Germany--History--20th century.
- Leipzig (Germany)--History.
- Russia--Politics and government--20th century.
Related Material
- German Newspapers Collection (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
- German Broadsides Collection, 1905-1990 and undated (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], German Newspaper Clippings Collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The German Newspaper Clippings Collection is an artificial collection acquired or assembled by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at an unknown date.
Processing Information
Processed by Willeke Sandler, January 2012
Encoded by Paula Jeannet Mangiafico and Willeke Sandler, January 2012
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.