Overview
- Description
- Consists of a photocopy of an indictment, dated November 18, 1944 in Berlin, Germany, which describes charges brought against men and women who were arrested as Jehovah's Witnesses, including Gerhard and Wilhelm Schumann. Also includes a photocopy of a letter, dated October 17, 1944, sent to Gertrud Schumann (Gerhard's wife) informing her that he has been sentenced to death.
- Date
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inclusive:
1944-1945
Physical Details
- Language
- German
- Extent
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1 folder
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- There are no known restrictions on access to this material. Museum staff are currently unable to copy, digitize, and/or photograph collection materials on behalf of researchers. Researchers are encouraged to plan a research visit to consult collection materials themselves.
- Conditions on Use
- The Museum is in the process of determining the possible use restrictions that may apply to material(s) in this collection.
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- Donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by Gerhard Schumann
- Record last modified:
- 2025-07-18 10:00:31
- This page:
- http://collections.ushmm.org/search/bookmarks/irn519204
Download & Licensing
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Terms of Use
- This record is not digitized and cannot be downloaded online.
In-Person Research
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- Plan a Research Visit
-
Request in Shapell Center Reading Room
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