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The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 28, 1940, [Whole Number: 3407], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 28, 1940, [Whole Number: 3407], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Rudolf Brandt, November 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe Nov 1940

Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Rudolf Brandt, November 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe

Dowsing Research

In this letter to Rudolf Brandt of the Reichsführer-SS's personal staff, the writer states that Ahnenerbe Curator Walther Wüst has spoken to Dr. Lutz regarding dowsing rods and pendula and therefore it is not necessary for Brandt to reply to Lutz himself. Additionally, it is stated that the attachment includes the Ahnenerbe position on the prohibition of documents on dowsing and pendula in a letter from 11/20/40 which was sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Marion Witmer Nov 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Marion Witmer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dean Stahr announces rules of annual May pageant prize contest • Seniors will entertain amidst south sea island atmosphere • Dr. Harner warns vespers audience not to be deceived • Pre-meds hear radiologist on uses of radium and x-rays • Entire TKA group to attend national contest • Tyson gives educational needs in national crisis • Third 'Messiah' presentation features Baker, de Nault, Jamison, Magelssen • Jr. class paper out! • Joanne de Nault: Ottawa is justly proud! • Wallace forced to postpone Ursinus address as White House plans change • Schonfeld to address IRC • Varsity, jayvee booters turn …


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 21, 1940, [Whole Number: 3406], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 21, 1940, [Whole Number: 3406], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Reinhard Heydrich, November 20, 1940, Wolfram Sievers Nov 1940

Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Reinhard Heydrich, November 20, 1940, Wolfram Sievers

Dowsing Research

This letter from Wolfram Sievers to Reinhard Heydrich summarized the assessment of confiscated documents related to dowsing, pendula, and astrology by Josef Wimmer of the Department for Applied Geology. Sievers notes the principles used for assessment: first, that recent research has led to great progress on the dowsing question and physical causes related to the sidereal pendulum may also soon be understandable; second, the dowsing literature does contain false reports and mistakes, but also much that has been scientifically proven - the task at hand, therefore, is to sift the literature and separate out that which is valuable and prevent …


The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams, Robert L. Cooke Jr., Harry L. Showalter Nov 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams, Robert L. Cooke Jr., Harry L. Showalter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Johnson depicts the Ursinus grad as a substantial citizen • Forum completing plans for Wallace's address • McClure tells Bath parish of "work of Christian college" • Class of '41 meets to perfect weekend plans • Tyson will speak to 100th meeting of school directors • Dr. Harner to address Thanksgiving vespers • Men will debate Albright and Muhlenberg to open season • Importance of radiology to be topic of pre-med meeting • Robber enters Sprankle during Friday supper hour and steals valuables • Beardwood Chemical Society hears of dangerous drugs • Brilliant jayvee record reviewed by Pancoast • Bear …


Grizzly Gridder Ursinus College Official Football Program, November 16, 1940, Varsity Club Nov 1940

Grizzly Gridder Ursinus College Official Football Program, November 16, 1940, Varsity Club

Ursinus College Football Programs

This official souvenir program was issued to commemorate the Ursinus College vs. Drexel Institute football game on November 16, 1940. This event was billed as "Father's Day."


America's Only Sure Defense, November 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Nov 1940

America's Only Sure Defense, November 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed transcription of a radio speech entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 15, 1940. Within, Wilson warns about dire consequences for America if Britain were to fall to Nazi Germany.


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 14, 1940, [Whole Number: 3405], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 14, 1940, [Whole Number: 3405], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Address At Newtown Connecticut, November 14, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Nov 1940

Address At Newtown Connecticut, November 14, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

An incomplete typed copy of an address at the Newtown Connecticut chapter of the National Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies given by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 14, 1940. Within, Wilson speaks on the chief goals of the Committee and the urgent need to provide military aid to Britain.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Don Johnson, J. William Ditter Jr., Garnet Adams, Richard P. Deitzler Nov 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Don Johnson, J. William Ditter Jr., Garnet Adams, Richard P. Deitzler

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Presentation of 'Messiah' to be sung December 12 • Bullets shatter bear hopes by last period rally to win, 16-6 • 'Jing' Johnson will address fathers • Abstracts from the dean's armistice chapel talk • 180 couples hear Mayfair's band at Old Timers' dance • Bowen secures Howard Gale for senior ball on December 6 • Van Dyke's 'The Lost word' given by vespers speaker • 'Weekly' adds nine members as temporary staff reporters • Sophomore gangsters snatch freshman prexy lord • TKA makes drive for funds to send delegates to conclave • Booters tie teachers, lose Gettysburg game • …


Grizzly Gridder Ursinus College Official Football Program, November 9, 1940, Varsity Club Nov 1940

Grizzly Gridder Ursinus College Official Football Program, November 9, 1940, Varsity Club

Ursinus College Football Programs

This official souvenir program was issued to commemorate the Ursinus College vs. Gettysburg College football game on November 9, 1940. This event was billed as "Old Timers Day."


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 7, 1940, [Whole Number: 3404], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Nov 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 7, 1940, [Whole Number: 3404], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Joyce Lownes, James Ziegler, Elwood Heller, Ethel Heinaman, Denton Herber Nov 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Joyce Lownes, James Ziegler, Elwood Heller, Ethel Heinaman, Denton Herber

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sen. Davis says New Deal exaggerates foreign affairs • Willkie elected president over Roosevelt, 265-139 • Johnson signs Mayfair for Old Timers' dance • Alumnus considers role of Christianity at vespers • Anonymous philanthropist gives books to senior classmen • Panel talks on conscription held before women debaters • Cubs prove 14 points too much for Drexel • Bakermen add to win column by 2-1 victory at Swarthmore • Hockey team fails to break Swarthmore record; bows 2-0 • Box-hockey tournament for rec center • Founder's daughter gives bushes for Bomberger site • Rev. Mr. Faye points to need for …


Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer Nov 1940

Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer

Dowsing Research

Memo to Sievers from Wimmer stating that he is sending his opinions on a paper by Dr. Beyer and asking that the report be forwarded to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Reinhard Heydrich.


Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer Nov 1940

Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer

Dowsing Research

Note from Josef Wimmer to Wolfram Sievers accompanying an assessment of 14 documents, with the request that the assessment be forwarded to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei, Reinhard Heydrich.


Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer Nov 1940

Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer

Dowsing Research

Note from Josef Wimmer to Wolfram Sievers accompanying Wimmer's commentary on a paper from the Reich Association for Dowsing and a report from the SD. Wimmer asks that his assessment be forwarded to the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler.


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 31, 1940, [Whole Number: 3403], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Oct 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 31, 1940, [Whole Number: 3403], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From The Head Of The Sicherheits Polizei And The Sd To The Ahnenerbe, October 31, 1940, Head Of The Sicherheitspolizei And The Sd Oct 1940

Letter From The Head Of The Sicherheits Polizei And The Sd To The Ahnenerbe, October 31, 1940, Head Of The Sicherheitspolizei And The Sd

Dowsing Research

A request from a representative of the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD (Reinhard Heydrich) to the Ahnenerbe for an update on the review of dowsing and pendulum documents expressing the hope that this activity can be completed shortly, as they must report to the Reichsführer-SS (Heinrich Himmler).


Report By Josef Wimmer On The Position Paper By The Reich Association For Dowsing And The S.D. Report, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer Oct 1940

Report By Josef Wimmer On The Position Paper By The Reich Association For Dowsing And The S.D. Report, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer

Dowsing Research

In this report, Josef Wimmer adds his opinion on first, the position paper by the Reich Association for Dowsing which defends dowsing and proposes official measures to protect the practice and empower the association and second, a report from the SD in response to the Reich Association petition. Wimmer responds to criticism of dowsing included in the SD report while also recognizing sources of error that the Reich Association training fails to address. He concludes with proposals that would reorganize the association and strengthen the training and oversight capacities, placing the association within the oversight of the Ahnenerbe and encouraging …


Assessment Of Confiscated Dowsing And Pendulum Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer Oct 1940

Assessment Of Confiscated Dowsing And Pendulum Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer

Dowsing Research

In a document sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Josef Wimmer provides an assessment of confiscated documents related to dowsing rods and pendula. He describes nine documents and provides his own opinion on their value. He recommends the release of seven documents, the classification of one (Baron von Pohl's Earthly Radiations as Pathogen) and the sequestration of one (F. Kallenberg's "Revelations of the Sidereal Pendulum". He additionally comments on the state of dowsing rod research and the principles he used to assess the documents. Finally, he states that the Ahnenerbe should be consulted on all cases …


Assessment Of Confiscated Astrology Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer Oct 1940

Assessment Of Confiscated Astrology Literature By Josef Wimmer For Reinhard Heydrich, October 30, 1940, Josef Wimmer

Dowsing Research

In a document sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Josef Wimmer provides an assessment of confiscated documents related to astrology. He recommends the release of two documents, Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1940 and Abdias Trew's Layout plan for reformed astrology. The sequestration is recommended to be upheld for Planet Signatures by Thomas Ring and The New Planet Pluto by Fritz Brunhübner. Wimmer remained undecided about a final document, The Dynamics of the Cosmos by H.H. Reinsch.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Maurice Leon, October 28, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Oct 1940

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Maurice Leon, October 28, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Maurice Leon, dated October 28, 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the issues he feels should be emphasized by Wendell Willkie.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Dillwyn Darlington, Garnet Adams, James Raban, John F. Rauhauser, Douglas Davis, M. Virginia Ernest Oct 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Dillwyn Darlington, Garnet Adams, James Raban, John F. Rauhauser, Douglas Davis, M. Virginia Ernest

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senator J. A. Ellender holds Willkie temperamentally unfit for president • Importance of 'but' told by vespers talk • Connor calls news staff to plan for Jr. paper • Republican rally to hear Davis tomorrow evening • Rev. Mr. Faye '24, to speak on problems of college students • Prof. Mauchly gives lecture at conference of physicists • Hoosier prophet ventures vote prognostication • Get a mask for Friday! • Results of Berlin-Tokyo axis discussed in IRC panel talks • Meistersingers to sing at Collegeville-Trappe assembly • "Minutes before, Huey and I were talking..." • Campaigning with Yehudi! • Mules' …


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 24, 1940, [Whole Number: 3402], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Oct 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 24, 1940, [Whole Number: 3402], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Joseph D. Chapline Jr., Norman E. Mcclure Oct 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Joseph D. Chapline Jr., Norman E. Mcclure

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Democrats due tomorrow for rally in gymnasium • Haines group supports Willkie but says FDR will win in November • Bears don wings to swoop down on Blue Hens, 25-0 • Student from Near East is speaker at vespers • Moritz paints picture of life in Chinese colleges • Agan appoints committees as juniors plan year's activities • Pre-legal society to hear about criminal law action • Vocalists from Phila. Opera Company please in musical • College president is named head of local draft board • IRC to discuss new eastern axis at afternoon session • Bears take to passing …


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 17, 1940, [Whole Number: 3401], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Oct 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 17, 1940, [Whole Number: 3401], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.


Letter From Maurice Leon To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 17, 1940, Maurice Leon Oct 1940

Letter From Maurice Leon To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 17, 1940, Maurice Leon

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Maurice Leon addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 17, 1940. Within, Leon responds to Wilson's views on the French and British military and Russia's stance on Germany.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Helene Berger, Betty Knoll, James Raban, Joyce Lownes, Betty Dakay, Eva Smith, Dillwyn Darlington, Garnet Adams, Harvey L. Carter, Russell Johnson, Douglas Davis, Ethel Heinaman Oct 1940

The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Helene Berger, Betty Knoll, James Raban, Joyce Lownes, Betty Dakay, Eva Smith, Dillwyn Darlington, Garnet Adams, Harvey L. Carter, Russell Johnson, Douglas Davis, Ethel Heinaman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fighting bears eleven smothered by strong Bucknell squad, 33-7 • Louisiana senator to address Democratic rally next week; Republican senator Davis to follow, October 29 • Singers will appear in recital at Ursinus • Bowen will chairman senior ball on Dec.6 • McClure assails defeatism at local high school dedication • Mediation services arranged by religious organizations • Beardwood society presents film "Water power" tonight • Perpetuation of democracy is theme of vespers speaker • Regional secretary addresses Y's first Wednesday program • Lesher and co. redecorate Highland • IRC suspends publication of quarterly; expense prohibitive • Johnson hearing orchestras …


The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 10, 1940, [Whole Number: 3400], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood Oct 1940

The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 10, 1940, [Whole Number: 3400], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.