German World War II Photographs, 1942-1944

Summary Information

At a Glance

Description

Summary

These German World War II photographs are from the archives of the Reichsbahnzentrale für den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Most of the photographs have German and/or French captions. There are photographs from the Soviet Union, France, and North Africa; some also show German and other Axis generals and high officials. They appear to be press and publicity photographs.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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This collection is located on-site.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Photographs: Source of acquisition--G. G. Mitkevich. Method of acquisition--Transfer from Harriman Institute in 1984; Date of acquisition--1961.

Photographs: Method of acquisition--Transfer from Harriman Institute; Date of acquisition--1984.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Photographs Accessioned 1961.

Photographs Processed 02/--/80.

Photographs Accessioned 1984.

Subject Headings

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