The same is true in this matter with respect to Anneliese Graf. She has come along several times recently when her brother visited me in my apartment. As concerns both of these people, I can quickly summarize by saying that both of them are innocent.
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Source: Third interrogation of Hans Scholl, February 20, 1943
Remonstrance: You have repeatedly stated that you have not spoken about the leaflet “White Rose” with Lafrenz. Is it correct that you told Lafrenz that you suspected Scholl was author or distributor of the leaflets “White Rose”? Continue reading
Schüddekopf Katharina was led out of police custody. She was interrogated once again regarding item 3 in her letter [Note 1]: Continue reading
Question: Where is the leaflet, or rather what did you later do with it? Continue reading
Düsenberg is single and works as a nurse for infants. Her child was born on November 29, 1942. Continue reading
If I am asked why Scholl and I visited Harnack in Chemnitz, I will state: I learned from Berndl that Harnack’s brother had been arrested in Berlin on seditious grounds. I told Scholl about this verbally. Continue reading
Around January 1943, Scholl and Schmorell looked up the accused Harnack in Chemnitz. Harnack’s uncle is the famous professor Adolf von Harnack, and his deceased father was likewise a professor. … Continue reading
Question: How do matters stand with [a man named] Harnak [sic, throughout] and his circle of friends? Continue reading
Question: The circumstances seem to indicate that you received donations from third parties to cover the costs arising from the carrying out of the leaflet propaganda. Continue reading
When I am asked when and at what opportunity I met Hans Scholl, I can make the following statement: Up till November 1942, I only knew that Hans Scholl studied medicine. I had never had a discussion with him to that point that would have allowed me to know his political attitude. … Continue reading
If I am accused of having made unclear or incomplete statements regarding the trip from Munich to Stuttgart during my previous interrogations, then I will now make a truthful statement. Continue reading
Question: In addition to you and the Scholl siblings, who financed the entire treasonous undertaking, who made funds available, and where are the remaining funds deposited? Continue reading
I would like to point out once again that I barely knew [Hans] Scholl, and in contrast, I did not know Schmorell at all. It is therefore understandable that I did not give their statements the same weight as they themselves did. In addition, the discussion lasted such a short time that it was impossible for Scholl to make comments in enough detail so that I would know precisely what they were planning. Continue reading
Additional statement made by the undersigned: Alexander Schmorell was asked what he had to say to Grimminger’s defense of himself. Schmorell stated that contrary to his statements of March 1, 1943, he actually could not recall what they had said when they asked Grimminger for money. Continue reading
To the question as to why Hans Scholl would turn precisely to me to receive money for his seditious actions: I can only reply that he probably received the tip from Robert Scholl, that is, from Hans Scholl’s father, since I had deputized for him. Hans Scholl expressed himself so clearly during his first visit that I could imagine both of them [Note 1] working to overthrow [the government]. Continue reading
To come back to my former room at Mandel Str. 1, I will add that when Graf returned from Russia, he was looking for a room. My brother made him aware that my former room at Mandel Str. 1 was available at that time, because the landlady actually did not intend to look for another boarder. Garf [sic] then got this room, where he resided till the end.
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Source: Third interrogation of Sophie Scholl, February 20, 1943
Since that time, I have been living in a room in Munich, at Mandl Street 1 c/o Berrsche.
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Source: Fourth interrogation of Willi Graf, February 26, 1943
2. a) Occupation. The following information shall be given: … for university students, the address of the university and major; for those who have earned academic honors (M.Eng., Dr., PhD), when and where the title was obtained. Student, PhD candidate in philosophy. University of Munich. 11th semester. Musicology, philosophy, and French. … Continue reading
Reiff Erika, Ulm. Weinsteige 8. She took the Abitur and is now in her 7th or 8th semester studying medicine. She has been at the University of Munich since December 1942. Continue reading
Since November 1942, I have been auditing the lectures of Prof. Huber, Kurt, I believe residing in Gräfelfing. He holds these lectures at the university in Munich, philosophy department.
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Source: Hans Scholl’s fourth interrogation, February 20, 1943
During this second semester, I now go to lectures by Professors von Fritsch, von Faber, Gerlach, Huber, and Buschor.
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Source: First interrogation of Sophie Scholl, February 18, 1943
Following 14 days leave, which I spent in my homeland, I continued my studies at the University of Munich at the beginning of December 1942 (sic). I was once again with the 2nd Student Company.
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Source: Fourth interrogation of Willi Graf, February 26, 1943
Question: Who was present during the discussions in the residence of Scholl’s parents in Ulm?
Answer: With regards to the time in question, I must say in advance that this was not over Christmas, but rather November 1942 [Note 1],because I did not travel to Ulm over Christmas or New Year’s. Continue reading
I have rented a room from Mrs. Schmidt, for which I pay monthly rental of 120 Marks [$960.00]. For a [hot] bath, I must pay 1 Mark [$8.00]. I must reimburse [her] for all telephone charges. I eat almost all my meals in public restaurants, and am considered a “regular” in some of these. I generally pay around 1.50 Marks [$12.00] per meal. We usually cook our own breakfasts and suppers. I need around 2.50 Marks [$20.00] per day for living expenses.
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Source: Hans Scholl’s second interrogation, February 18, 1943
Currently, I have access to my landlady’s typewriter, Erika brand. But I type on this typewriter only rarely, and then only impersonal letters or addresses. The letters I mentioned previously – to Nägele, Borchers, and my mother – I wrote even the addresses by hand. I have been living in Schmidt’s house since around November 15, 1942 and her typewriter has been available for my use since then.
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Source: Hans Scholl’s second interrogation, February 18, 1943
The typewriter found in our apartment is the property of our landlady, Mrs. Schmidt. About 14 days ago, we discovered this typewriter in Mrs. Schmidt’s living room – in her presence. Continue reading
Since December 1, I am subletting a room from Mrs. Schmidt at Franz-Josef Str. 13 b. I live there with my brother. We have 2 rooms. Continue reading
I lived in Munich, Mandel [sic] Str. 1 c/o Berrsche until the end of July 1942. I gave up this residence because the room that was available to me was too small for me. Continue reading
Following 14 days leave, which I spent in my homeland [Note 1], I continued my studies at the University of Munich … Continue reading
When we returned home from our long trip to Russia, we arrived late at night. We were filthy, full of lice and bugs. Continue reading
In November 1942, we were sent back to Munich together and at the same time to continue our studies here.
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Source: Second interrogation of Willi Graf, February 19, 1943
Since I returned from Russia (November 12, 1942 [sic]), I have not resumed this work [for Carl Muth], because the library has been partially stored as a result of the threat of air raid.
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Source: Hans Scholl’s fourth interrogation, February 20, 1943
I saw Graf again when he and the other members of the Student Company returned from Russia in mid-November 1942; he lived in Munich again. Continue reading
[Anton Wagner]: On the return trip to Munich from the Eastern Front, Hans Scholl asked me for this revolver. I told him that for the time being I was not considering a sale [of the weapon], and that I wanted to have it with me when I arrived home.
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Note: Date is estimate. Their journey home started on November 1, 1942.
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November 1942, I returned to Munich [from the Russian front]. I am now in my 9th semester.
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When I am asked when and at what opportunity I met Hans Scholl, I can make the following statement: Up till November 1942, I only knew that Hans Scholl studied medicine. I had never had a discussion with him to that point that would have allowed me to know his political attitude. Continue reading
White Rose History: January 1933 - October 1943 