Netherlands - History - German Occupation, 1940-1945. Anonymous A.L.s. [diary-style] re: occupied Netherlands "Vier Maanden Dwangarbeid" [Four Months of Compulsory Labor] to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Van Zelst, Sr., and A.L.s. from Dienie Vanderwiel to "Dear Aunt" [family of Theodore W. Van Zelst] describing allied bombing of munitions trains in the Netherlands, 1944 circa September 16, November 20
File — Box: 16, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
"Vier Maanden Dwangarbeid" is 26 pages and was sent after liberation in May, 1945; file includes a typed transcription. Vanderwiel letter (2 pages) includes additional comments by Diene's parents, Joseph and Tonia.
Dates
- 1944 circa September 16, November 20
Language of Materials
English, Dutch.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.4 Linear Feet (26 document boxes)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Theodore Van Zelst family in 1999.
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
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847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu