Schudderkopf, Otto-Ernst (1912-1984): papers relating to the Hielscher group (microfilm)

This material is held atThe Wiener Holocaust Library

Scope and Content

Copy affidavits and statements from former members of the Hielscher group of anti-Nazi German historians, regarding the activities of Otto-Ernst Schüddekopf, historian, 1946-1954.

Administrative / Biographical History

Otto Ernst Schüddekopf (1912-1984), historian, gained his doctorate in 1938 and became an English contributor to the Auslandsnachrichtendienst (foreign news service) and member of the Reichssicherheitshauptamtes (Reich security main office) with the rank of SS-Obersturmführer. From 1953 he worked as a history lecturer and co-edited the International Jahrbuch für Geschichts- und Geographieunterricht . In 1973 he was awarded the cultural prize of the federation of tradesunions. He died in 1984.

The 'Hielscher Group' was named after Friedrich Hielscher, an anti-Nazi, who encouraged those sympathetic to his cause to oppose the Nazis from within the party. He was arrested after the 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler.

Arrangement

Chronological

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Otto-Ernst Schüddekopf

Other Finding Aids

Description exists to this archive on the Wiener Library's online catalogue www.wienerlibrary.co.uk.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Microfilm

Separated Material

Collection of peprsonal papers of Otto-Ernst Schüddekopf at Institut fuer Zeitgeschichte, Munich.

Conditions Governing Use

Copies can be made for personal use. Permission must be sought for publication.

Location of Originals

Wiener Collection, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Corporate Names