Henry Smith Leiper papers, 1921 -- 1949

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Series 2: Writings, 1933 -- 1942

This series is open for research.

0.25 linear feet; 0.25 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains writings by Leiper including articles and radio speeches given by Leiper on Nazi propaganda and terrorism against German people and churches, and what Leiper called "The New Paganism in Germany." Of note is the radio speech which discusses Pastor Martin Niemoeller held prisoner by Hitler in Folder 3.

This series is arranged chronologically.



Box Series 2 Box 1 Folder 1-4 German Church Facing Crisis, 1933 -- 1937


Box Series 2 Box 1 Folder 5 German Church Facing Crisis and Nazi Terrorism, 1938 -- 1942