Propaganda and Speeches

This collection contains articles and statements collected and organized in 1946 by Wilhelm Wexelsen from Norsk Artikkeltjeneste, the Norwegian News Service which operated during World War II. Material in this collection, which also includes propaganda, originated between 1943 and 1945. The collection includes propaganda materials from the AKI, "Anti-Communism Institute," between 1944 and 1945.

This collection also contains speeches by Norwegian politician Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945) which were broadcast on the radio during the war. Quisling was in the diplomatic and intelligence service during World War I and defense minister of Norway 1931-1932. He formed his own party, the National Union, with a platform calling for the suppression of Communism. His active collaboration with the Nazi government enabled them to invade Norway in 1940, after which he was proclaimed head of the Norwegian government’s Nazi-dominated commission. His name became a synonym for traitor. Speeches by other government officials are also included.