First the Scholl story, then Huber’s arrest and with it the hanging question of my dissertation, exam, and the possibility that I will have to give up my career.
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Monthly Archives: February 1943
Stuttgart Gestapo anticipates hand-off to Munich
I 15 Js 12/43
Contents: 1 Leaflet with envelope Continue reading
Kurt Huber’s initial interrogation
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
II A/Sond./Geith Continue reading
Fifth interrogation of Willi Graf
This document was completely illegible. It is only clear that Willi Graf was interrogated on this day.
Confession of treason
I confess to treason, but deny that I acted treasonously. [Note 1] Continue reading
Fourth interrogation of Willi Graf
II A/Sond./Mo. [Special Commission/Mohr]
Munich, February 26, 1943
Led forth from police custody hereby appears Graf, Wilhelm; born January 2, 1918 in Kuchenheim. Upon exhortation to tell the truth, he made the following statements: Continue reading
Excerpt from Alex’s February 25th interrogation
II A / Sond. [Special Commission]
Munich, February 26, 1943
Excerpt from the interrogation of Alexander Schmorell Continue reading
Second interrogation of Alexander Schmorell
Secret State Police [Gestapo] – Munich, February 26, 1943
State Police Headquarters Munich
II A/Sond. [Special Commission] Continue reading
Traute tells Katharina about summons
Question: How much do you know about Lafrenz’s interrogations that have already taken place? Continue reading
Initial interrogation – Alexander Schmorell
Fingerprint taken*) [blank]
Fingerprint not necessary *): [blank]
Personal data has – not – been determined *)
Date: 2/25/1943 Continue reading
Grimminger reads newspaper report
When I accidentally read about the Scholls’ deeds in the VB [newspaper], I was flatly upset about the way the two of them acted. I saw that I had gotten myself into a difficult situation.
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Source: Initial interrogation of Eugen Grimminger, March 3, 1943
Alexander Schmorell cover sheet
[Illegible] Trial Date: [blank]
[Note 1] Chief Prosecutor of the People’s Court
Criminal Case against Schmorell Alexander For [Illegible] Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell’s arrest
On the basis of public advertisements, Alexander Schmorell was recognized in the cellar of the property [located at] Schönererplatz 2 on February 24, 1943 around 11:30 p.m. This led to his capture. He was brought to the State Police Headquarters Munich via the competent police precinct.
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Alexander Schmorell arrest
Once I arrived, I thought about Dr. Uppleger; she lives at Schönererplatz 2. I wanted to ask this woman if I could spend the night at her house.
But before I could reach her property, I was surprised by an air raid alarm. I had no other choice than to look up Dr. Uppleger in the air raid shelter in the basement of her house. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell – in search of a hiding place
I arrived at the Munich-Thalkirchen train station on February 24, 1943 around 10 p.m. and took the streetcar from there to Kurfürstenplatz. Once I arrived, I thought about Dr. Uppleger; she lives at Schönererplatz 2. I wanted to ask this woman if I could spend the night at her house.
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Source: RGWA, February 26, 1943 interrogation of Alexander Schmorell.
Traute Lafrenz conversation with Gisela Schertling
As I have already said, Lafrenz showed a great deal of interest in the Scholl matter when he was arrested. But as far as I can tell from talking to her, I do not think she knew much about the leaflets. Continue reading
Scholls and Traute visit Gisela
The next Wednesday [February 24, 1943], Traute Lafrenz and the sisters and brother of Hans Scholl showed up at my apartment around 9 pm. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell’s return to Munich
At 7 p.m., I took a passenger train out of Kochel, the Isar Valley Train to Munich. I had reached this decision, because I thought that after the police checkpoint things were getting too hot for me. [Note 1] I thought it would be easier to escape detection in Munich. … Continue reading
Weyersberg’s expense report
Reich Prosecutor Weyersberg.
Expense Report.
I hereby request reimbursement of the following expenses: Continue reading
Judge Freisler’s expense report
Dr. Freisler, Chief Presiding Officer.
Expense Report. Continue reading
Stier’s expense report
Stier, Director of the Regional Court.
Expense Report.
I hereby request reimbursement of the following expenses: Continue reading
Bischoff’s expense report
Assistant Prosecutor Bischoff.
Expense Report.
I hereby request reimbursement of the following expenses: Continue reading
Schertling voluntary interrogation
Copy.
II A/Sonderk. [Special Commission]
Munich, February 20 24, 1943 Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell – Wednesday
On February 24, 1943, I spent the day loitering around Kochel.
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Source: RGWA, February 26, 1943 interrogation of Alexander Schmorell.
Willi Graf requests release from prison
[Note 1] Wilhelm Graf
Sergeant (Medic)
Munich, February 24, 1943
Brienner Str. [Note 2] Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell – fifth night
Although the policemen expressed their doubts about my identity, they did not take me into custody, so I was able to continue on to Kochel. I walked all night long and arrived in Kochel around 6 a.m.
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Source: RGWA, February 26, 1943 interrogation of Alexander Schmorell.
August Klein invoice (legal fees)
August KLEIN, Attorney-at-Law, Munich
Office: Ludwig Str. 17a
Tel: 33542
Munich, February 23, 1943 Continue reading
Cover page for expense reports
/Initials: [Illegible]/
V.z.H. – Trial Scholl Siblings.
Record of Expenses, Indictments, and Verdicts [Notes 1 and 2]. Continue reading
Clemency file cover, Hans Scholl
Clemency File.
Chief Prosecutor of the Reich, People’s Court.
Criminal Proceedings against Scholl et al with regards to: Scholl, Hans.
Report decreed by: [blank].
Clemency—Denied [blank]. Approved [blank].
/Stamp: Central Archives, Z/C 13267/
/Stamp: Volume 12/
8J 35.43.
Clemency request: [blank]/[blank].
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Note: This was a preprinted form.
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Source: ZC13267 (249)
Clemency file cover, Sophie Scholl
Clemency File.
Chief Prosecutor of the Reich, People’s Court.
Criminal Proceedings against Scholl et al with regards to: Scholl, Sophia.
Report decreed by: [blank]. Continue reading
Verdict (short version) – Sophie Scholl
Certified Copy – I H 47/ 43
In the Name Of the German People Continue reading
Indictment copy (reviewed by Breithaupt)
The Head of the Central Office of the SS-Court
Munich, February 23, 1943
Karlstr. 10 Continue reading
Verdict (short), Hans Scholl’s file
/8J 35/43, IH 47/43/
In the Name of the German People Continue reading
Execution record, Sophie Scholl
Hans Scholl’s execution record
8J 35/43.
Name of the condemned: Scholl, Hans. Execution Vol. 1. Continue reading
Cover page, Hans Scholl execution volume
8J 35/43.
Execution Volume [Note 1]. Continue reading
Cover page, execution volume (Sophie Scholl)
8J 35/43
Execution Volume [Note 1] Continue reading
Certified copies of verdict
Prepare the following for the Chancellery immediately
I. 1 certified copy of the enclosed verdict as an enforceable draft, Continue reading
Kosemund’s expense report
Chief Sergeant-at-Arms of the Justice Department, Kosemund.
Expense Report.
I hereby request reimbursement of the following expenses: Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell – Tuesday
On February 23, 1943, I returned to Elmau, where I was stopped by two policemen. I showed Nikolai Nikolaeff’s identification. Although the policemen expressed their doubts about my identity, they did not take me into custody, so I was able to continue on to Kochel.
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Source: RGWA, February 26, 1943 interrogation of Alexander Schmorell.
White Rose History: January 1933 - October 1943 