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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. Xv, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Club Notes
• Music Morsels
• Payoff with Pay
• Personals
• Society
• Training School

This issue contains articles:

• Robinson, Ogden Contest to Be Held in May
• Western’s First Line Quintet Placed on All-SIAATeam
• Chester Channon Baby Christened February 26 – Mary Channon
• Rehearsals Get under Way as Cast Is Completed for ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
• Student Undergoes Operation at City Hospital
• Thirty-five Singers to compose Chorus on Baltimore Trip
• ROTC Drill to Begin Soon
• Registrar E.H. Canon’s Father Dies after Short Illness – W.S. Canon
• Zack …

Letter From Walther Wüst And Wolfram Sievers To Heinrich Harmjanz, February 27, 1939, Wolfram Sievers, Walther Wust

Atlas of German Folklore

Wolfram Sievers and Walther Wüst write to Heinrich Harmjanz informing him that he has been tasked with the leadership of the "Atlas of German Folklore".

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, February 23, 1939, Heinrich Harmjanz

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter from Heinrich Harmjanz to Wolfram Sievers in which Harmjanz requests a document related to the commissioning of the work for the Atlas of German Volkskunde by the Ahnenerbe. He indicates that it is needed for an upcoming meeting with the German Research Association.

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, January 31, 1939, Heinrich Harmjanz

Miscellaneous Documents

Heinrich Harmjanz writes an emphatic letter against a research grant for Dr. Misch Orend. He writes that Orend has ties with the Romanian political police and works against the German community in Romania, having been shunned by prominent Germans in Transylvania. Additionally, Harmjanz rejects Orend as a dilettante and a slacker and states that he only uses research grants for subsistence rather than conducting actual scientific work.

Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Heinrich Harmjanz, January 12, 1939, Ahnenerbe

Atlas of German Folklore

This note, written on behalf of Wolfram Sievers, accompanied letters from Rudolf Mentzel of the German Research Assocation which Harmjanz had requested for an upcoming meeting regarding the Atlas of German Folklore (see letter from Harmjanz to Sievers from January 5, 1939).

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, January 5, 1939, Heinrich Harmjanz

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter from Heinrich Harmjanz to Wolfram Sievers asking for copies of letters from the German Research Association which Sievers had previously promised to share with Harmjanz. Harmjanz asks that they be sent as soon as possible, as they were necessary for making decisions about the staff and relocation of the Atlas of German Volkskunde.

Irish Travel, Vol 15 (1939-40), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.

Cimbrian Language Sample Texts, Collected By Bruno Schweizer, Undated, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Sample texts of the Cimbrian langauge from Roana in the Seven Communities and Giazza in the Thirteen Communities, compiled and translated by Bruno Schweizer.

List Of Astrological Books And Journals, Ahnenerbe

Miscellaneous Documents

This document is a 62 page listing of books, journals, almanacs and other publications dealing with the subject of astrology. This bibliography was presumably prepared for members of the Ahnenerbe tasked with researching astrological information. Entries are in alphabetical order, numbered and typed in German, English and French.

Jeanne D'Albret: A Puritan At The Court Of Catherine De Medici, Mary Hortensia Ott

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Letter From Rudolf Mentzel To Matthes Ziegler, November 30, 1938, Rudolf Mentzel

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter from Rudolf Mentzel of the German Research Association to Matthes Ziegler of the Professional Association for German Folk Studies in response to Ziegler's request for the source material of the Atlas of German Volkskunde. Mentzel explains that the material has been sent to Heinrich Harmjanz of the Ahnenerbe for use in his work.

Letter From Rudolf Mentzel To Walther Wüst, November 30, 1938, Rudolf Mentzel

Atlas of German Folklore

A letter from Rudolf Mentzel to Walter Wüst agreeing to send the Atlas material to the Ahnenerbe for Harmjanz to use in ongoing work. The letter refers to a request for the material by Matthes Ziegler of the Professional Association for German Folk Studies, which was refused by Mentzel due to his verbal promise to Harmjanz.

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Oberregierungsrat Zimmerman, November 17, 1938, Heinrich Harmjanz

Atlas of German Folklore

A letter from Heinrich Harmjanz to Oberregierungsrat Zimmerman of the German Research Association discussing access to the Atlas source material. Harmjanz assures Zimmerman that Matthes Ziegler was incorrect in believing the Atlas work to complete. He details future plans and reasons the material was still needed. He notes that work would continue under the auspices of the Ahnenerbe. He also mentions that Rudolf Mentzel had verbally promised the loan of the material and assures Zimmerman there would be no financial cost to the German Research Association for this project.

Letter From Heinrich Harmjanz To Wolfram Sievers, November 17, 1938, Heinrich Harmjanz

Atlas of German Folklore

In this document, Heinrich Harmjanz writes to Wolfram Sievers regarding the source material for the Atlas of German Volkskunde. He reports that Matthes Ziegler had requested the material, stating that he'd heard the Atlas would cease to exist. Meanwhile, Harmjanz asks Sievers to reiterate the request to Rudolf Mentzel of the German Research Association that the material be provided to Harmjanz for further work, including a soon to be published Translyvanian atlas.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. Xv, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Editorials
• Personals
• Society
• Sports Shorts

This issue contains articles:

• Fall Registration Brings 1575 to College Heights
• W.E. Watson Accepts Position in State Institution – Kentucky Institute for the Feeble-Minded
• Ezell Welburn Conducts Study Center in Owensboro
• Training School Adopts New Program – Football
• Western Band Enrolls 108
• Western Eleven Meets Howard Tomorrow
• C.H. Jaggers Assumes Duties as College High Director
• College Heights 10 Years Ago
• Walter Malone Leaves Hill
• College High Enrollment Shows Increase
• Popular Co-ed to Represent Western at Tobacco Festival – Martha …

Position Paper By The Reich Association For Dowsing Submitted To Heinrich Himmler, October 6, 1938, Reich Association For Dowsing

Dowsing Research

This position paper, directed at Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, from the Reich Association of Dowsing addresses the situation of dowsing and dowsing research and offers proposals for official actions.

The Association emphasises that a scientific explanation is urgently needed, but much progress had been made despite a crippling lack of resources. They cite evidence of dowsing successes (tens of thousands of cases) and note that failures occur in every profession and in dowsing they are not disproportionate.

They call attention to the obstacles of "wild" dowsers, not connected with the Association, as well as the hostility of the science community which …

Report On A Manuscript By Eduard Wildhagen Criticizing The Atlas Of German Folklore, June 1, 1938, Unknown

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter regarding a document by Wildhagen which is seen as an attack on the leadership of the Atlas and the German Research Association. The document was sent to several friends of Wildhagen and some scientists abroad. The writer sees the document as damaging to their interests and wants countermeasures to be taken. The author describes Wildhagen as a power-seeker who had caused great damage to the German humanities and folklore communities.

Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Walther Wüst, May 27, 1938, Wolfram Sievers

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter from Wolfram Sievers to Walther Wüst regarding Eduard Wildhagen's book concerning the Atlas of German Folklore. Sievers forwards relevant documents and asks for advice as to whether the matter should be addressed with Franz Six, Rudolf Mentzel and Heinrich Harmjanz.

Handwritten notes by Wüst and Sievers show that Wüst encouraged the meetings, which occurred on June 17-18, 1939.

Note From Karl Theodor Weigel About Eduard Wildhagen, May 27, 1938, Karl Theodor Weigel

Atlas of German Folklore

In this note for the files, Karl Theodor Weigel describes a letter from Eduard Wildhagen regarding a book by Wildhagen concerning the Atlas of German Volkskunde. Wildhagen sought approval from the Ahnenerbe and Reichsführer SS before publishing the book. Weigel noted that he advised Wildhagen to go through official channels. It is stated that Wildhagen was certain that Himmler was no longer hostile toward him, but Weigel had heard otherwise.

Letter From Eduard Wildhagen To The Ahnenerbe, May 25, 1938, Eduard Wildhagen

Atlas of German Folklore

Eduard Wildhagen writes the Ahnenerbe regarding a document he wrote concerning the Atlas of German Volkskunde. He indicates that he would like to publish it, but fears this will spur attacks on him. He requests the Ahnenerbe to review and approve the work on behalf of the Reichsführer SS. He additionally suggests that the Ahnenerbe take over the Atlas work and appoint him as leader of the project.

Excerpts From A Document By Eduard Wildhagen Discussing The Atlas Of German Folklore, May 21, 1938, Ahnenerbe, Eduard Wildhagen

Atlas of German Folklore

This document includes two excerpts from a 1932 work by Eduard Wildhagen discussing the Atlas of German Folklore, dealing particularly with its ineffective management.

Letter From Walther Wüst To Heinrich Himmler, May 5, 1938, Walther Wust

Atlas of German Folklore

Wüst forwards to Himmler a letter to Matthes Ziegler regarding negative comments Ziegler had reportedly made regarding the Ahnenerbe.

Letter From Bruno Schweizer To Wolfram Sievers, April 26, 1938, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer defends himself against accusations of pettiness and states that he has been previously too generous and is overly precise. He indicates his eagerness to work well with Joseph Plassmann and hopes for clarification of his department goals.

Events Which Led To The Conquest Of Ethiopia By Italy, Raymond Adam Mazalewski

Bachelors’ Theses

It is a tremendous task trying to read through all the matter which has been published on the Italo-Ethiopian conflict. One must be careful in his reading so that he will be able to separate the material into the different catagories. Because the available information is tinged with onesided view points, fanatical view points, not to mention propaganda from both sides. As the result, it becomes difficult at times to discriminate between bias and true facts.

Invitation To Herr Gruppenfuhrer Oldenbourg And His Wife From The German Fuhrer, Unknown

World War II Documents of Special Interest

Invitation to from ‘The Führer’ (Adolf Hitler) to Gruppenführer Oldenbourg and his wife from to an evening event on February 28, 1938.

Translation:

[Nazi Party Logo] The Führer requests Mr. Gruppenführer Oldenbourg and Mrs. Oldenbourg on Friday, the 25th of February, 1938 at 8 PM to spend the evening in his company. Dress Code: Uniform & Evening Dress. Location: House of the Führer, Munich, Königlicher Platz. RSVP by accompanying postcard addressed to the Chief of the Führer’s Chancellery, Berlin W8, Volsstr. 1, Fornruf 12 20 54

Napoleon's Real "Waterloo" Was Moscow, Inez Fuller

Bachelors’ Theses

To begin with, before setting out upon a particular scholarly duty, it is well to clarify, in as concrete a manner as it is possible the problem confronting one, and the objective which is to be the desired end of the re­ search. Applying this :principle to the present work the problem to be solved is that of the real "Waterloo" in Napoleon's career.

Irish Travel, Vol 14 (1938-39), Irish Tourist Association

Journals and Periodicals

No abstract provided.

Note From Wolfram Sievers To Matthes Ziegler, Undated, Wolfram Sievers

Atlas of German Folklore

Letter to Matthes Ziegler of the Professional Association for German Folk Studies about negative comments made by Ziegler about Sievers and the Ahnenerbe. Sievers asks Ziegler to explain himself.

Draft Of A Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Rudolf Mentzel, With Corrections, Undated, Wolfram Sievers

Atlas of German Folklore

Wolfram Sievers writes to Rudolf Mentzel of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft concerning the source material for the Atlas of German Folklore, asking that it be entrusted to the Ahnenerbe so that the work of Heinrich Harmjanz on the atlas can continue smoothly.

Engagement Announcement Of Bruno Schweizer And Thorbjörg Jonsdottir, 1937, Bruno Schweizer, Wolfram Sievers

Bruno Schweizer

Engagement announcement of Bruno Schweizer and Thorbjörg Jonsdottir. Includes handwritten note by Wolfram Sievers.