Papers, 1933-1971.

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Papers, 1933-1971.

Largely consists of organizational records, correspondence, reports, and publications of the American Association for a Democratic Germany and its forerunners New Beginning, American Friends of German Freedom, and Council for a Democratic Germany. There is very little personal material.

7.5 lin. ft. (13 boxes)

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ger,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6964979

University of Oregon Libraries

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American Association for a Democratic Germany

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U.S. Committee for Democracy in Greece

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New Beginning.

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