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National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism Records 6066 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8b27zgt No online items Finding aid for the National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records 6066 Stephanie Cipres USC Libraries Special Collections Doheny Memorial Library 206 3550 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, California 90089-0189 213-740-5900 [email protected] Finding aid for the National 6066 1 Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records 6066 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections Title: National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records creator: National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism (U.S.) creator: Wagenknecht, Alfred Identifier/Call Number: 6066 Physical Description: 0.21 Linear Feet1 box Date (inclusive): 1933 Abstract: Letters, documents, leaflets, clippings created by the National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism in New York in 1933. Organized by Workers International Relief in 1933 following the accession to power of Adolf Hitler in Germany, its aim was to mobilize the free world and raise funds to save people being persecuted by the Nazis. Historical note The National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism was organized by Workers International Relief, an adjunct to the international Communist Party, following the rise to power of Adolf Hitler in Germany. The goal was to raise enough funds to save the maximum amount of persecuted individuals in Nazi Germany. The Executive Secretary of the Committee was Alfred Wagenknecht, an American Marxist activist and political functionary. He is best remembered for having played a critical role in the establishment of the American Communist Party in 1919 as a leader of the Left Wing Section of the Socialist Party. Wagenknecht served as Executive Secretary of the Communist Labor Party of America and the United Communist Party of America in 1919 and 1920, respectively. Scope and Contents The collection contains original documents from the National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism. These include letters (many from Alfred Wagenknecht), documents, and telegrams, items are dated from the year 1933. Conditions Governing Access Advance notice required for access. Conditions Governing Use All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Preferred Citation [Box/folder no. or item name], National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records, Collection no. 6066, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California Acquisition Purchased from Eric Chaim Kline, May 14, 2014. Arrangement The materials are arranged chronologically. Subjects and Indexing Terms Anti-fascist movements -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources Persecution -- Germany -- 20th century -- Archival resources Clippings Leaflets (printed works) Letters National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism (U.S.) Wagenknecht, Alfred National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism (U.S.) -- Archives Wagenknecht, Alfred -- Archives Finding aid for the National 6066 2 Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records 6066 Box 1, folder 1 Save the Lives of Hitler Fascist Victims coupons 1933 Scope and Contents Item is a printed and numbered document containing 10 cent coupons to be sold to aid Nazi Germany victims. Box 1, folder 2 Help Victims of Hitler's Facist Regime Leaflet 1933 Scope and Contents Item is a leaflet in red lettering proclaiming "Help victims of Hitler's Fascist Regime" Box 1, folder 3 Anti-Communist Press Clip 1933 Scope and Contents Item is an anti-communist press clip from a Nazi newspaper. Box 1, folder 4 Raise Funds to Aid Victims 1933 Scope and Contents Item is a typed document on how to raise funds to aid the victims of the Hitler terror. Topics and issues discussed include forming a committee, a team of volunteers, as well as methods of distribution to acquire the funds necessary. Box 1, folder 5 Resolution of Protest 1933 Scope and Contents Item is a typed resolution of protest to the presiding Judge at the Leipzig Trial of Torgler, Dimitrov, Taneff, and Popoff, Justice Wilhelm Buenger. Topics discussed include the demand that prisoners may choose their own laywers, dismisall of charges against prisoners, and the immediate release of Thaelman, Torgler, and all other anti-fascist prisoners. Box 1, folder 6 Letter of S. Marcus to Comrade Becker 1 1933 Scope and Contents Item is a typed letter letter of S. Marcus to comrade Becker. Original hand written letter is available. Topics of letter include the poor showing of supporters to events such as Tag Day. Box 1, folder 7 Letter of S. Marcus to Comrade Becker 2 1933 Scope and Contents Item is a typed letter letter of S. Marcus to comrade Becker. Topics of letter include the poor showing of supporters to events such as Tag Day. Box 1, folder 8 Telegram to Mr. Heitler 1933 April 22 Scope and Contents Item is a Western Union Telegram addressed to Mr. Heitler, and dated April 22nd 1933. The telegram announces the National Commitee to Aid Victims of German Fascism had been set up. Box 1, Folder 9 Report from the National Committee 1933 May 9 Scope and Contents A copy of a report receieved from the international committee to aid victims of German facism. Report was written by Francis Jourdain, international security, in Paris. Box 1, folder 11 Letter to W. W. Heitler from Alfred Wagenknecht 1933 May 19 Scope and Contents Item is a typed letter addressed to W.W. Heitler in Chicago, letter signed by Alfred Wagenknecht (Executiuve Secretary).The subjects of the letter include labels for boxes and Heitler is given a suggestion that he should have his labels made in Chicago as well as organizing a committee of doctors, teachers, etc. Finding aid for the National 6066 3 Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records 6066 Box 1, folder 12 Letter to Siegel from W. W. Heitler 1933 May 23 Scope and Contents Item is a letter addressed to Mr. Siegel from W. W. Heitler. The letter was written as an invitation to the Jewish United Front and Anti-Fascist Committee to affiliate itself itself with the United Front Anitfascist Committee of Chicago. Heitler goes on to explain activities that they have done in the past. Box 1, folder 14 Unsigned Letter Condemning pro-German advertisement 1933 June 23 Scope and Contents Item is a unsigned letter condemning a pro-German advertisement published in the June 7th 1933 issue of the "Nation". Box 1, folder 15 Lotz Letter to Anti Fascist Committee 1933 June 25 Scope and Contents Item is a handwritten and signed letter from Waldemar Lotz insulting the National Committee and calling its supporters liars. Includes a typed copy of the letter. Box 1, Folder 16 Response to Ad Freda Kirchwey 1933 June 27 Scope and Contents Item is a typed letter from Freda Kirchwey of the "Nation" to Mr. Topchevsky, explaining the insertion of the German advertisement in the magazine. Freda wrote that anyone had the right to have something published as long as it was paid for and was not obscene. Box 1, folder 18 Letter Bill Heitler to Morrie 1933 August 31 Scope and Contents Item is a letter from Bill Heitler to Morrie. Letter was written regarding an urgent order of labels. Box 1, folder 17 Letter Wagenknecht to Comrades 1933 July 1 Scope and Contents Item is a letter from Wagenknecht regarding lack of funds in Paris. Box 1, folder 20 Letter to Rank and File of Socialist Party 1933 September 15 Scope and Contents Item is an open letter to the rank and file of the Socialist party. The National United Front asks the rank and file of the Socialist party to join forces to protest against Hitler fascism. Box 1, folder 21 Letter to United Front Committees from Wagenknecht 1933 September 28 Scope and Contents Item is a letter written by Wagenknecht in which he explains The Brown Book and how copies may be obtained. Box 1, folder 22 Letter to Committees, Workers, and Organizations from Wagenknecht 1933 September 29th Scope and Contents Item is a letter from Wagenknecht regarding resolutions of protest and collection lists. Box 1, folder 19 Meeting National Committee Agenda 1933 September 8 Scope and Contents Item is a typed agenda of a meeting held on September 8th 1933. Topics discussed include election of chairman, secretary, and the report of secretary and delegates. Finding aid for the National 6066 4 Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records 6066 Box 1, folder 10 Letter to W. W. Heitler from M. Stern 1933 May 17 Scope and Contents Item is a typed letter addressed to W. W. Heitler in Chicago and signed by M. Stern, assistant secretary. The subject of the letter is labels for boxes. Box 1, folder 13 Letter from A. Wagenknecht 1933 June 3 Scope and Contents Item is a letter by A. Wagenknecht. The matter addressed is funding for the relief campaign. Finding aid for the National 6066 5 Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism records 6066.
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