Since that time, we have met now and then. Scholl Senior helped me out a little at that time, so that I feel I owe him my gratitude. Scholl Senior has visited me several times in Stuttgart. We primarily talked business. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 1942
Eickemeyer returns to Cracow
When I parted ways from Scholl and his circle of acquaintances following the above-mentioned farewell party in the summer of 1942, I did not come to any agreement about further use of my studio. Continue reading
Transfer to the Russian front
[Anton Wagner]: Along with other comrades, I was transferred to the Eastern Front in July 1942 with Hans Scholl, Alexander Schmorell, and Willi Graf.
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Alexander Schmorell to Russian front
During summer vacation of 1942, I was on the Eastern front serving as a sergeant (medic) for 3 months.
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Bolded text is in original document.
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Cessation of leaflet production
He [Hans Scholl] was prevented from publishing additional pamphlets due to his assignment [to active duty] on the Eastern Front in July 1942.
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Source: February 21, 1943 indictment
Willi Graf to Russian front
In addition, from the end of July to the beginning of November 1942, we were both assigned to the same [illegible] unit on the Eastern Front as medics [Note 1]. Continue reading
Bischoff’s view of interruption
Since they [Alexander Schmorell and Hans Scholl] were both transferred to the Eastern Front as medics, they had to interrupt their activity for the time being.
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Source: Indictment dated April 8, 1943
Sophie Scholl’s (false) statement about meeting Willi Graf
I saw Sergeant Graf for the first time – and perhaps even spoke briefly with him – when my brother Hans Scholl was transferred to Russia in mid-July 1942, along with the rest of the Student Company. I went to the East Train Station to say good-bye to my brother, who introduced me to Graf at that time. Continue reading
Doubts before Russia
When I was sent to Russia on July 20 (sic), 1942, I was prevented from publishing more of these leaflets. If I had not [been sent to Russia], I do not know whether I would have published and disseminated more of these leaflets, because at the time, I was doubtful that this was the right way to proceed. Continue reading
Eickemeyer describes farewell party
Question: In the meantime, have you thought about when you left Munich for Cracow in the summer of 1942 and when you beforehand took part in a so-called farewell party in your studio?
Answer: As best as I can recall, it was the end of June or the beginning of July 1942. Anything more specific would have to come from the correspondence that is located in my studio. Continue reading
White Rose discussion at farewell party
During the farewell party in question in June [sic] 1942 at Eickemayr’s [sic] studio, Leopold Str. 38, when Prof. Huber was also present, Hans Scholl and I told Prof. Huber nothing regarding the fact that we were the publishers and distributors of the “White Rose”. Continue reading
Farewell party (Willi Graf)
Question: At the end of July 1942 before you were transferred to Russia, there was a going-away party at the studio of Eickemayer (sic) on Leopold Street. You took part in that party. In addition to yourself, who else took part in this party and what political topics were discussed thereby? Continue reading
Eickemeyer’s recollection re discussions
What I said yesterday about my acquaintance [Note 1] with Hans Scholl is correct. I thought about it overnight and came to the conclusion that I did not meet up with Hans Scholl eight times in Munich until Christmas 1942, but rather only six times. During the summer of 1942, he spent some time on the Front, where we naturally did not see one another. … Continue reading
Katharina describes ‘farewell party’
In addition, I participated in an event of the extended circle around Scholl. This was shortly before the [male] students went to the front. The meeting was planned as a so-called farewell party. It took place in Eickemeyer’s [Note 1] studio around the middle of July 1942. I believe Miss Lafrenz invited me to this party. Continue reading
Eickemeyer describes the farewell party
Question: What can you say about the farewell party that Hans Scholl held in your studio in the summer of 1942?
Answer: As I already stated yesterday, at that time Scholl (and sometimes his buddies [Note 1] came to my studio to talk about my work and about cultural things. I can also recall that once or twice he brought along women – his sister Sophie Scholl and I believe a student named Lafrenz. Continue reading
Katharina expands info about farewell party
After careful consideration, I now recall that I did stay at the farewell party at Eickemeyer’s studio to the very end. Remonstrance Continue reading
Eickemeyer tells of atrocities in Poland
I will now relate several incidents that I witnessed during my employment with the Generalgouvernement that I did not think were right and about which I possibly spoke in the presence of Scholl et al in Munich. Continue reading
Last known Schmorell-Pötzl conversation
[Karl Pötzl]: I personally talked to Alexander Schmorell for the last time as he was getting ready to leave for the Eastern Front. This would have been at the end of the summer semester, I believe it was June (sic) 1942 when he said goodbye to me. I have not had personal contact with Alexander Schmorell for 2 years. At most, we said hello whenever we met. Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 22
The following leaflets were mailed with no record of date of mailing or post office where deposited.
- To Unknown Persons in Planegg (local branch of municipal government in Planegg, via County Administration). It is unknown which leaflets were mailed to these unknown persons (record 34).
- Leaflet III to Elisabeth Dane, Private teacher, Munich, Ranke Str. 1/4 (record 13) Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 20
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet II was mailed on July 21 at 10:00 a.m. from Post Office 33:
- To Dr. H. Krieg, Professor, Munich 27, Friedrich-Herschel Str. 19 (record 32)
Source: ZC13267, report detailing leaflets that had been turned in to the Gestapo (35-38). The report was not dated.
Shutting down before Russia
I sold the duplicating machine that had been used in the production of these mass leaflets back to the Bayerle (sic) Company. I think I got 15 or 20 Marks [$120 – 160] for it. Continue reading
Visiting the Probst family in Zell
I am a very close friend of Probst and his wife. I have visited Probst’s wife around four times over the course of the last year, each time staying for the entire weekend. Continue reading
Monsieur Rousset
Question: You yourself introduced a person to the Scholl circle, and to date, you have not named this person. Who was this person and what was the reason that you introduced this person to Scholl? Continue reading
Traute’s estrangement from Hans Scholl
Regarding the relationship between Lafrenz and Hans Scholl, I know that Lafrenz slowly became estranged from Hans Scholl during the summer of 1942. She then grew closer to me. Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 19
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet IV was mailed on July 12 at 9:00 P.M. from Post Office 2:
- To Josef Eisenberger, Grocery Store Owner, Zell, township of Ruhpolding, House No. 281/2 (record 33)
Source: ZC13267, report detailing leaflets that had been turned in to the Gestapo (35-38). The report was not dated.
Leaflet mailing 18
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet IV was mailed on July 12 at 3:00 P.M. from an unknown post office:
- To Metzgerbräu, Ursula Weber, Munich, Tal Str. 60 (record 5) Continue reading
“White Rose” leaflets
I learned about the “White Rose” leaflet for the first time through the poet Dr. Schwarz, who lives in Solln. He received this anonymously through the mail and turned it over to the Secret State Police [Gestapo] when he received it. I do not recall any specifics regarding the content of the leaflet. I believe this has to do with the first leaflet, in case he received the second one as well. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell re Leaflet IV
We worked in the same manner for the production and distribution of the “White Rose” leaflet, editions 2 and 3. I therefore describe both of these editions as the intellectual property of both me and Scholl, because we did everything jointly. We worked in my parents’ home (where I have my own room on the third floor) in such a manner that my parents could not possibly notice. Continue reading
Leaflet IV
Leaflets of the White Rose IV
There is an old proverb that children are always taught anew: Pay attention or pay the consequences. A smart child will only burn his fingers once on a hot stove. Continue reading
Bischoff’s view of Leaflet IV
The “White Rose” Leaflet No. IV occupied itself with the progress of the war. It postulated that German successes had evoked consternation and pessimism among Hitler’s opponents in Germany, “therefore among the better part of the nation.” Continue reading
Authorship of fourth leaflet
I [Hans Scholl] wrote all of the fourth leaflet. We did not draw upon any other sources for our comments.
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Source: Sixth interrogation of Hans Scholl, February 21, 1943
Gestapo comments about fourth leaflet
Yesterday’s expert analysis, page 3, number 4, Christian overtones: This now comes clearly into view. Christian expressions multiply. … F 22, death as reaper. F 27, accusation of blasphemy. … But he lets his Christian mask slip most clearly in F: F 44, the One God. F 46, the true God. In F 98, he appears as the bad conscience of mankind. F 47, ship without a rudder, infant without a mother, a cloud that dissipates: these singular images apparently stem from Christian mysticism, I suspect from Meister Ekkehard. Continue reading
Leaflet mailng 17
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet II was mailed on July 8 at 6:00 P.M. from Post Office 36:
- To Police headquarters via registered mail (record 23)
Source: ZC13267, report detailing leaflets that had been turned in to the Gestapo (35-38). The report was not dated.
Traute-Katharina conversation
I believe it was in the first half of July 1942 that I learned from my friend Lafrenz that a 4th or rather an additional edition of the “White Rose” had appeared. Continue reading
Hans Scholl gives Katharina copy of leaflet
Several days later on the occasion of an accidental meeting at the university, Scholl gave me a copy of the third edition of the leaflet “White Rose”. In so doing, he remarked that I should not read it here (in the hallways of the university), but rather at home. I took the leaflet, stowed it with the textbooks I had with me, and took it home. I then read the leaflet at home alone in my room. Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 16
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet II was mailed on July 6 at 9:00 P.M. from Post Office 2:
- To Pichler, Coffee and Confectionery, Ruhpolding (record 18) Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 15
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet II was mailed on July 6 at 8:00 P.M. from Post Office 2:
- To Elisabeth Dane, Private teacher, Munich, Ranke Str. 1/4 (record 13) Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 14
According to the Gestapo, copies of Leaflet III were mailed on July 6 at 2:00 P.M. from Post Office 2:
- To Metzgerbräu, Ursula Weber, Munich, Talstr. 60 (record 5)
Source: ZC13267, report detailing leaflets that had been turned in to the Gestapo (35-38). The report was not dated.
Leaflet mailing 13
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet I was mailed on July 5 at 2:00 P.M. from Post Office 2:
- To Hans Breiter, Engineer, Munich 9, Grünwalder Str. 214 (record 20) Continue reading
Leaflet mailing 12
According to the Gestapo, a copy of Leaflet III was mailed on July 4 at 9:00 P.M. from Post Office 2:
- To Otto Hönigschmid, Professor, Munich, Sophienstr. 9/2
Source: ZC13267, report detailing leaflets that had been turned in to the Gestapo (35-38). The report was not dated.
White Rose History: January 1933 - October 1943 