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Report From Dr. Schwalm On A Meeting With School Director Kern In Oslo, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm Oct 1942

Report From Dr. Schwalm On A Meeting With School Director Kern In Oslo, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

Schwalm describes a meeting with Kern, who ran a language school in Oslo and had prior affiliations with the Foreign Organization. Kern's precarious position is detailed, including his ouster from the Foreign Organization and the efforts against him and his school by Huhnhäuser and Pudelko of the German Academy. Schwalm describes Kern as one willing to tap into his connections from years of teaching, but who is looking to benefit from this association. Kern refers to the atmosphere among the Norwegian intelligentsia including their reluctance to join the NS and willingness to engage in dialogue with Germans as long as …


Report By Hans Schwalm On A Meeting With Alfred Huhnhäuser, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm Oct 1942

Report By Hans Schwalm On A Meeting With Alfred Huhnhäuser, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

This report by Hans Schwalm on a meeting with Alfred Huhnhäuser discusses possibilities for creating a centralized research institute in Norway. Huhnhäuser was disappointed that his plan would receive no support as long as it included the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Society as the main tie to Germany. He and Schwalm discuss other options. Schwalm reports on the situation of the Ahnenerbe in pursuing such a project, indicating that they are 2 1/2 years behind Huhnhäuser, who has achieved great respect and built solid connections. He indicates that it would be better to work with Huhnhäuser than pursue such a project separately. The document …


Letter From Hans Schwalm Regarding His Work In Norway To Schneider And Wolfram Sievers, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm Oct 1942

Letter From Hans Schwalm Regarding His Work In Norway To Schneider And Wolfram Sievers, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

Schwalm writes to Schneider and Sievers regarding the difficulties of his work in Norway, focusing on lack of proper offices and his planned stay in Posen, which he is hoping will be cancelled to prevent an interruption of the work in Norway. Schwalm indicates the work is not progressing well and any interruption would mean having to start all over again.


Report From Schwalm On A Meeting With Ivar Sæter, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm Oct 1942

Report From Schwalm On A Meeting With Ivar Sæter, October 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

Schwalm describes a meeting with Ivar Saeter of the National Teacher's Federation of Norway. He provides a summary of Saeter's military background and his lack of interest in and connection to the Teacher's association. In the meeting, Saeter described the types of people found in the NS (conquerors, sychophants, those aiming to restore an independent Norway and those who wish to collaborate with Germans) and the overall Norwegian situation. It is stated that the concept of Lebensraum means that Norway must be part of a greater Germain Reich and Norwegians should think of themselves as Germanic but not German. Saeter …


Statement By Hans Schwalm On A Meeting With Ss-Obersturmführer Dr. Ritz Of The Sd, October 15, 1942, Hans Schwalm Oct 1942

Statement By Hans Schwalm On A Meeting With Ss-Obersturmführer Dr. Ritz Of The Sd, October 15, 1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

Hans Schwalm describes a meeting with SS-Obersturmführer Dr. Ritz regarding plans of Alfred Huhnhäuser for a broad-reaching research facility in Norway. The note describes the challenges involved in such a plan, including the involvement of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society and negative sentiment among Norwegian intellectuals due to the imposition of martial law in Trondheim. It is stated that contact may take long to establish and that a trip to Posen for Schwalm would break off work entirely.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Donald Melson Oct 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Donald Melson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pfahler Hall of Science to be named at Founders' Day exercises tomorrow • Johnson, Pancoast address assembly of men students • Y's calendar lists parties next week, events for future • Committee to pick Curtain Club play • Activities council plans year's social calendar • Carter represents Ursinus debaters at 20th conclave • Dr. Pfahler holds coveted positions in field of X-ray • History of the science building dates to modest origin in 1917 • IRC admits 9 new members; Heckman made president • Former European student to address French Club • Men asked not to use roof • YM …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 5, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright, William H. Sutcliffe Oct 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, October 5, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright, William H. Sutcliffe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Over 135 students speed graduation in summer school • Abraham Hendricks succumbs at home after long illness • President McClure greets largest new enrollment Thursday in chapel • Founders' Day program to honor Dr. Pfahler in dedication ceremony • College buildings to close at 5:30 • Work-study plan attracts 20 men • College opens buildings to 3 summer conclaves • Freshmen stagger through first week of mysteries at Ursinus • Miss Beck takes post as assistant librarian • Ursinus to participate in student war loan program • Swartley sets deadline • Five delegates attend Kanestaki conference • Y handbook guides …


Letter From Rudolf Brandt Of Heinrich Himmler's Personal Staff To Ss-Gruppenführer Berger Of The Ss Main Office, September 28,1942, Rudolf Brandt Sep 1942

Letter From Rudolf Brandt Of Heinrich Himmler's Personal Staff To Ss-Gruppenführer Berger Of The Ss Main Office, September 28,1942, Rudolf Brandt

Norwegian Projects

A letter from Rudolf Brandt of the Reichsführer-SS Personal Staff, in which he states that the recipient, SS-Gruppenführer Berger of the SS Main Office, has been unjust to SS-Obersturmbannführer Dr. Richert. He states the Reichsführer SS is supportive of proposals to form a research institute in Norway in cooperation with the Ahnenerbe.


Note From Gottlob Berger To Wolfram Sievers With Forwarded Letter To Heinrich Himmler, September 22, 1942, Gottlob Berger Sep 1942

Note From Gottlob Berger To Wolfram Sievers With Forwarded Letter To Heinrich Himmler, September 22, 1942, Gottlob Berger

Norwegian Projects

This document includes a note from Gottlob Berger to Wolfram Sievers accompanying a copy of a letter to Heinrich Himmler. In the note to Sievers, Berger comments on the rival plans of Hans Schwalm and Gustav Richert for a centralized research institution in Norway, stating that it could not be allowed to have two separate organizations. The letter to Himmler includes comments on the struggles of the Ahnenerbe in creating its reputation and the importance of establishing the Ahnenerbe as the authorititive scientific research institution, as well as doubts regarding the authenticity of Richert. It concludes with a push for …


Statement From Hans Schwalm, September 18, 1942., Hans Schwalm Sep 1942

Statement From Hans Schwalm, September 18, 1942., Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

Statement from Dr. Schwalm on a meeting with Dr. Huhnhäuser in which it was determined that Huhnhäuser would be informed of the results of upcoming meetings and his program would be on hold until that point.


Note By Schwalm On A Meeting With Hans Jacobsen, September 18,1942, Hans Schwalm Sep 1942

Note By Schwalm On A Meeting With Hans Jacobsen, September 18,1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

Schwalm describes a meeting with Hans Jacobsen, Fylkesmann of Østfold and founder of the journal Ragnarok. In the meeting, Schwalm inquired about individuals from the Ragnarok circle who might be useful in the cultural and racial research projects he wished to conduct in Norway. Most individuals mentioned were not suitable for various reasons, often anti-NS and anti-German sentiment due to events and behavior related to the occupation of Norway. Jacobsen himself was willing to contribute but did not show interest in leadership of a committee. They agreed to continue to meet as circumstances allowed.


Report From Hans Schwalm On A Meeting With Alfred Huhnhäuser And Forwarded Copy Of Huhnhäuser's Proposal For A Norwegian Research Association, September 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm, Alfred Huhnhäuser Sep 1942

Report From Hans Schwalm On A Meeting With Alfred Huhnhäuser And Forwarded Copy Of Huhnhäuser's Proposal For A Norwegian Research Association, September 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm, Alfred Huhnhäuser

Norwegian Projects

Schwalm reports on a meeting with Dr. Huhnhäuser concerning the Reichskommissariat Science and Education Department, the establishment of a centralized research association in Norway, literature propaganda and future collaboration. He discusses the incorporation of Huhnhäuser into the SS to facilitate future work as well as Huhnhäuser's work to promote German literature, particularly to counteract the literature distributed by German emigrants. The primary focus is on the possibility of creating a centralized research institute through close German-Norwegian collaboration. Schwalm notes that Huhnhäuser's plans fit with the Ahnenerbe goals. The attached paper by Huhnhäuser describes the current situation and the importance of …


Report By Schwalm On The History Of Competing Efforts To Establish A Centralized Research Association In Norway, September 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm Sep 1942

Report By Schwalm On The History Of Competing Efforts To Establish A Centralized Research Association In Norway, September 17, 1942, Hans Schwalm

Norwegian Projects

This document offers a description of competing efforts to establish a centralized research association in Norway. The primary interests of many stakeholders were racial biology and ethnology, though Huhnhäuser was shown to want an organization encompassing all fields of research. The note concludes with future plans for coordination between the R.u.S. and the Ahnenerbe as well as a note of warning against a plan to create an R.u.S. office within the NS as it would strip the work of German control.


After Three Years With Knox: 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Aug 1942

After Three Years With Knox: 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a draft for "Memoirs of an Ex-Diplomat" entitled, "After Three Years With Knox: 1912", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 31, 1942. Within, Wilson reflects on his time working under Philander Knox during his time in the Department of State.


Note By Wolfram Sievers On A Meeting With Gottlob Berger, August 17, 1942, Wolfram Sievers Aug 1942

Note By Wolfram Sievers On A Meeting With Gottlob Berger, August 17, 1942, Wolfram Sievers

Norwegian Projects

Wolfram Sievers reports on a meeting with Berger, who requests an Ahnenerbe science advisor for SS-Sturmbannführer Neumann, soon to be dispatched to Oslo. Sievers noted that he could not spare anyone else, but Hans Schwalm, already in Oslo, could assist. Berger also recommended that Sievers get a decree from Himmler stating that the Ahnenerbe was responsible for all legitimate scientific research in the SS and implied that this was important, but was unable to explain why.


The Ursinus Weekly, August 10, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie Aug 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, August 10, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Collegeville ten scores twin wins on hitting power • Football schedule planned tentative to council action • Ursinus grad saves fifteen in two Greenland rescues • Conference concludes with memorial service in honor of Dr. Yost • Assembly passes three new rules • Juniors beat sophs in 23-4 hitting spree • Golf, softball, and tennis highlight intra program • Sixteen netmen survive in tennis competitions • IRC holds discussion on the effects of war • Highland Hall outpost soon to be reopened as women's dormitory • Dr. Hartzell outlines living a Christian life


The Ursinus Weekly, July 27, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie, Bill Sutcliffe Jul 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, July 27, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie, Bill Sutcliffe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Heckman's ten suffers defeat for first time • Ursinus Y groups unite in chapel, vesper services • Registrar announces tentative enrollment of 93 men, 91 women • Dean Pancoast explains new rules, clarifies his position at mass meeting • Summer assembly plans to conduct 35th session in memory of Dr. Yost • Profs spend summer at home, on vacations • Sizzling junior softball machine rolls up five straight victories • Civil service commission to hold examinations for junior assistant • Pre-med society holds watermelon research • "U" crew at Jacobs joins "ten-percenters" • Twenty-four men remain as tourney nears finale


Letter From John Van Antwerp Macmurray To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 24, 1942, John V. A. Macmurray Jul 1942

Letter From John Van Antwerp Macmurray To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 24, 1942, John V. A. Macmurray

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from John Van Antwerp MacMurray addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 24, 1942. Within, MacMurray recalls his time in the State Department with Wilson.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Lloyd C. Griscom, July 21, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jul 1942

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Lloyd C. Griscom, July 21, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Lloyd C. Griscom, dated July 21, 1942. Within, Wilson writes to request a reunion and updates Griscom on his memoir progress.


Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 21, 1942, Lloyd C. Griscom Jul 1942

Letter From Lloyd C. Griscom To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 21, 1942, Lloyd C. Griscom

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Lloyd C. Griscom addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 21, 1942. Within, Griscom discusses the sales figures for his book and anticipates the release of Wilson's memoirs.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hugh S. Gibson, July 18, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jul 1942

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hugh S. Gibson, July 18, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Hugh S. Gibson, dated July 18, 1942. Within, Wilson requests Gibson's aid in recalling his years within the Department of State for his memoir.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John V. A. Macmurray, July 17, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jul 1942

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John V. A. Macmurray, July 17, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to John V. A. MacMurray, dated July 17, 1942. Within, Wilson expresses his desire to see MacMurray and recounts his progress with his memoir.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Charles Lyon Chandler, July 17, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jul 1942

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Charles Lyon Chandler, July 17, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Charles Lyon Chandler, dated July 17, 1942. Within, Wilson requests Chandler's aid in recalling his time within the government for his memoirs.


Letter From Wilbur Forrest To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 14, 1942, Wilbur Forrest Jul 1942

Letter From Wilbur Forrest To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 14, 1942, Wilbur Forrest

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Wilbur Forrest addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 14, 1942. Within, Forrest laments the restriction of an age limit in aiding the war effort.


The Ursinus Weekly, July 13, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie, Garfield Sieber Pancoast Jul 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, July 13, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Robert Ihrie, Garfield Sieber Pancoast

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Freshmen rally in extra frame to knot series • Deferment ratings further changed to favor students • Sixty city slickers attend barn dance in Freeland hayloft • Twelve-week summer term opens with enrollment of 137 students • Ursinus health program features touch football during third full week • College host to 135 at 5-day conference • Two Ursinus couples recently married; three pairs engaged • Men's tennis tourney to begin this week • Collapsed editors cut Weekly to fit short summer term • First chapel service to be held Wednesday • Out-door vespers program on theme of "rededication"


Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Summer 1942, Alfred C. Alspach, Norman E. Mcclure Jul 1942

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, Summer 1942, Alfred C. Alspach, Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

Current comment: Ursinus at war; Lieutenant Aram Y. Parunak, U. S. N., '33; Prospective students and the Selective Service • President's page • 72nd annual commencement • Miss Ermold retires • Summer session draws larger registration • New Selective Service deferment for students • Dr. Reginald Sibbald passes away • Dr. Yost mourned by grads and students • Ursinus director passes • Our alumni secretary's page • New changes in administrative posts • Local alumni group meetings • Report on your funds • Ursinusites, at home and abroad • Our service men • 1942 varsity football schedule


The Independent, V. 67, Thursday, May 28, 1942, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1942

The Independent, V. 67, Thursday, May 28, 1942, [Number: 52], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Independent, V. 67, Thursday, May 21, 1942, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood May 1942

The Independent, V. 67, Thursday, May 21, 1942, [Number: 51], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Carl A. Lohmann, May 21, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson May 1942

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Carl A. Lohmann, May 21, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Carl A. Lohmann, dated May 21, 1942. Within, Wilson criticizes Yale's decision to nominate Robert A. Taft to the Alumni Fellows.


The Ursinus Weekly, May 18, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Bill Sutcliffe May 1942

The Ursinus Weekly, May 18, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Bill Sutcliffe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Science building renamed to honor Dr. George Pfhaler • Board nominates G. Sieber Pancoast to fill new position of dean of men • Dr. Kepler tells alumni of Chinese experiences at banquet on Saturday • Addresses by Lewis and Kerschner are commencement weekend highlights • Miss Ermold resigns; gives Fircroft Hall as a memorial to mother • Industrial injury proves fatal to former senior class member • Ursinus women to enter New York social work • TKA holds initiation; elects Ditter president • Wallace S. Brey and Evelyn M. Dornbach named top graduates; honors and prizes distributed • Musical groups …