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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.

Letter From Walther Wust To Bruno Schweizer, December 22, 1937, Walther Wust

Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer confirms that he has received notice of two ordinances. The first deals with correspondence of Ahnenerbe employees, stating that outgoing letters of a scientific nature must be signed exclusively by the president (Wüst) and all other letters must be signed by the director (Sievers). The second ordinance is concerned with publications, stating that all works by employees and associates must be submitted for approval to the president via the director. It is emphasized that this mirrors an order from Himmler to the SS and is not intended to constrain employees. Furthermore, the ordinance states that the point of …

Letter From Oswald Pohl To Wilhelm Teudt Regarding Bruno Schweizer, December 3, 1937, Oswald Pohl

Bruno Schweizer

A letter from SS-Gruppenführer Oswald Pohl to Professor Wilhelm Teudt accompanying Bruno Schweizer's c.v. and references. Pohl mentions that Schweizer will deliver an overview of his work as well. A copy was sent to Wolfram Sievers.

Notes On Bruno Schweizer, December 1937, Unknown Author

Bruno Schweizer

A document discussing Bruno Schweizer, focusing on his involvement in the Housigau Homeland Association and its related magazine as well as his lack of engagement with the Nazi party. The comments indicate that he did not give the Nazi salute or make donations to the party or its affiliated organizations. Includes handwritten comments by Wolfram Sievers and Walther Wüst.

The Liverpool Tractate, An Eighteenth Century Manual On The Procedure Of The House Of Commons, Carl M. Frasure

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.

Richard Ii And History, Gertrude Mulaney

Bachelors’ Theses

In the fourteenth century Edward the Third of England,

and his Queen Philippa of Hainault became the parents of

children who were to stir England and the Continent into a

hot box for centuries to come. Although an able leader on

the battlefield, and a great promoter of England’s welfare

at home and abroad, Edward’s personal life was not exemplary.

He associated with corrupt men and women; he indulged in great extravagances, and carried them to impossible excesses. Near the end of his life his government fell into disorder and unfortunately Edward was incapable physically and mentally of correcting any …

The Curriculum And A World Point Of View, Harold E. Barto

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies

If a spirit of true international friendship is to be inculcated, we must be taught to recognize the achievements of other peoples; be made to realize that their problems are our problems; and, not least of all, be shown that fundamentally we are more alike than different. Teachers are being asked to educate the new generation to the new social order. However, their efforts both by precept and example will be futile so long as they are bound by a curriculum which is too narrow in scope to meet the demands of modern trends.

Letter To Wolfram Sievers Regarding Bruno Schweizer, November 26, 1937, Unknown Author

Bruno Schweizer

Regarding Bruno Schweizer, the writer recommends caution due to his application for employment having been rejected by both the Stabsamt and R.u.S. Main Office. Additionally, Erwin Metzner had provided details on Schweizer's character, which the letter writer considered a trustworthy opinion.

Letter From Hans Seidlmayer To The Ahnenerbe, November 13, 1937, Hans Seidlmayer

Bruno Schweizer

This letter proposes titles for Hans Seidlmayer's upcoming lecture and offers information on Bruno Schweizer, indicating that Schweizer was hardheaded and forced out of the leadership of the organization "Husigau". He asks that this information be kept secret and notes that Schweizer's knowledge was undisputed.

Curriculum Vitae Of Bruno Schweizer, October 20, 1937, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer offers his curriculum vitae, describing his family origins, studies and military service, followed by his work and travels related to dialect and folk studies research.

Letter From Bruno Schweizer To The Ss Race And Settlement Main Office, June 8, 1937, Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer

Bruno Schweizer outlines proposals for further research in the 7 and 13 communities, including collection of sagas and history texts, creation of a magazine in the Cimbrian language, collection of photographs with a focus on racial biology, mapping of local place names, collection of spoken recordings, networking with local community members for further folk studies, ancestry, racial biology and history research. He proposes a trip with no more than 3-4 participants to avoid attracting too much attention and cites the need for Italian language fluency and transportation requirements.

The Age Of Louis Xiv, Floyd Ronzani

Bachelors’ Theses

The illustrious age of Louis XIV has always been a source of vast material for those historians who take interest in dealing with it. Voluminous works have attempted to portray the many phases of human activity that is identified with the period of the Grand Monarch. From the French Court, at the time the Absolute Monarch was destined to supremacy, there came progressive measures, especially in the humanitarian spheres of Politics, Art and Literature, all of which contributed to the adventure of releasing creative ideas from the great minds of the Age. With evidence of brilliancy in the period, the …