I did not learn until the end of March 1943 that the Scholl siblings were caught as they distributed seditious leaflets at the University of Munich in February 1943 and that they were condemned. [At that time], I had come to Munich on business. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 1943
Schertling’s damning interrogation
[Note 1] Schertling was led forth out of custody on March 31, 1943. She made the following statements:
When I am asked whether Sophie Scholl ever told me what was behind the ‘accommodation address’ of Hildegard Schüle, I must say that that is not the case. I had no idea what relation there was to the letters that bore the return address of Hildegard Schüle. I never opened any of these letters. Continue reading
Katharina expects to appear before Special Court
I am waiting for the verdict in a few days, perhaps on Wednesday. It is still possible that I will have to go before the Special Court and be placed in protective custody [Note 1] from ? till ?. Continue reading
Alexander Schmorell re Schertling
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 30, 1943
II A/Sond/Be/Mah. [Special Commission / Beer / Mahler] Continue reading
Falk Harnack statement re Schertling
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 30, 1943
II A /Sond/Be. [Special Commission / Beer] Continue reading
Disposition of Grimminger’s funds
I. Request of Neudeck Prison to keep 50 RM [$400] of the excess funds.
II. To the Office of Department 1 Continue reading
Weimar Gestapo to Munich Gestapo re Schertling
Copy.
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Weimar
Weimar, March 30, 1943
II A 1 – Vol. No. 994/43 Continue reading
Deisinger’s petition (Schmorell)
[Illegible] [Note 1] Deisinger, J.D. and [Illegible], Attorney-at-Law
Nussbaum Str. 12 / 1st Floor
Office Hours: [Illegible] except for Saturdays
Telephone: [Illegible]
[Illegible] Bank Account: Munich No. [Illegible]
Munich, March 30, 1943 Continue reading
Schertling taken into custody
Decree:
Due to suspicion of collusion in the matter of high treason Hans Scholl, Schertling is taken into custody [Note 1] on March 29, 1943. Continue reading
Continuation of Schertling interrogation
Continuation of the interrogation at 3 pm.
I have nothing else to add regarding the meeting with Harnack. I cannot recall that anything was said on that occasion about Harnack meeting Prof. Huber. Harnack was in a hurry during this meeting. He said he could not stay long because he had to go to the theater. Continue reading
Schertling interrogation interrupted
The interrogation was interrupted at 1:55 pm.
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Gestapo memo re Verena Schiel letter
II A Skdo./Gei. [Special Commission/Geith]
Munich, March 29, 1943
The student Katharina Schüddekopf, currently in police custody (personal data known) wrote a letter to her friend Frl. Dr. Verena Schiel, Erfurt, Ludendorff Str. 40. In that letter, she told her about the circumstances surrounding her arrest. Since the letter may not be mailed, it was held back and confiscated. Continue reading
Hugo Schmorell to Reich prosecutor
Hugo Schmorell, M.D. – Munich 9, March 29, 1943
General Practitioner
Benediktenwand Str. 12
/Stamp: Reich Prosecutor’s Office
[illegible]
March 30, 1943/ Continue reading
Schertling interrogation
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 29, 1943
Vol. No. 13226/43 II A Sond. Be. [Special Commission / Beer]
Summoned, Gisela Schertling (personal data known) appeared and continued to be interrogated: Continue reading
Gestapo confiscates letter to Verena Schiel
The student Katharina Schüddekopf, currently in police custody (personal data known) wrote a letter to her friend Frl. Dr. Verena Schiel, Erfurt, Ludendorff Str. 40. In that letter, she told her about the circumstances surrounding her arrest. Continue reading
Katharina Schüddekopf’s “C.V.”
My political thinking and my attitudes towards the National Socialist State are conditioned by and based on the understanding of an academically educated person and on the understanding of a woman. [Note 1] Continue reading
Letter from Katharina Schüddekopf to Verena Schiel
/Envelope: [Bears a 12-Pfennig Hitler stamp.]
[Addressed to] Miss [Frl. Dr.] Verena Schiel, Erfurt, Ludendorff Str. 40. Continue reading
Transmittal letter: Case files
File No.: 1 Js-So 394 ff/43.
When responding, please cite above-mentioned file number.
Munich, March 27, 1943 Continue reading
Third interrogation of Katharina Schüddekopf
II A Sond./Gei. [Special Commission/Geith]
Munich, March 26, 1943
Schüddekopf Katharina, personal data known, was led out from police custody. She additionally stated:
I am no longer able to make useful [Note 1] statements. I have made my statements to the best of my ability and I am prepared to answer for them. Continue reading
Kummer’s response
Journal No. 168
/Stamp: Munich/ Continue reading
Telegram regarding expedited trial
Postal Service of the German Reich
Telegram [Illegible]
CHIEF PROSECUTOR OF THE DISTRICT COURT IN MUNICH 1 = Continue reading
Cover sheet: Willi Graf’s arrest
File No.: [Illegible] Js-So 394 ff./43.
Record of Arrest
For the suspect Graf Wilhelm Continue reading
Bischoff telex: Jurisdiction
Telex No. 778
From To State Police Headquarters, Munich Continue reading
Eugen Grimminger’s arrest record
File No.: 1d Js-So 394 ff./43.
Arrest Record for the accused Grimminger Eugen.
Day taken into temporary custody: March 2, 1943 – page [blank]. Continue reading
Arrest warrant – Alexander Schmorell
File No. ER 3 Gs 243/43
Munich 7, March 25, 1943.
Mariahilfplatz 17
District Court Munich
Department of Criminal Court
(Investigative Judge.) Continue reading
Eugen Grimminger’s arraignment
File No. ER 3 Gs 245/43
Munich 7, March 25, 1943
Mariahilfplatz 17
District Court Munich
Department of Criminal Court
(Investigative Judge.) Continue reading
Trenker telex: Trial update
Telex No. [illegible]
From: The State Police Headquarters In: Munich Continue reading
Eickemeyer: Studio in his absence
I returned to Munich only at the end of March 1943. I cannot say what happened in my studio – for which Geyer had the keys and entered and exited the studio with my permission – during my absence.
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Source: Second interrogation of Manfred Eickemeyer, April 7, 1943
Second interrogation of Katharina Schüddekopf
II A Sond./Gei. [Special Commission / Geith]
Munich, March 24, 1943
Schüddekopf Katharina, personal details known, was led out of police custody for continuation of the interrogation. She further stated: Continue reading
Neudeck request re Grimminger money
Warden of Neudeck Prison
Munich, March 24, 1943
Tel: [blank], Extension: 281 Continue reading
Grimminger prison intake (Neudeck)
Warden of Neudeck Prison
Received on March 24, 1943, 11:30 am
From: Gestapo Munich Continue reading
Grimminger – prison transfer to Neudeck
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
Munich, March 24, 1943, [blank] o’clock
State Police Headquarters Munich
D.St. II A Sond. [Special Commission] Continue reading
Prison transfer – Alexander Schmorell
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich – Munich, March 24, 1943, ______ o’clock
D.St. II A Sond.
Reason for being in prison: High treason
Status: Medical student
Name: Schmorell Alexander Continue reading
Supreme High Command hands off to People’s Court
In accordance with an agreement made with the Supreme High Command of the Armed Forces and the Reich Minister of Justice, the trial against the accused who are soldiers has been remanded to the jurisdiction of the People’s Court. Their decision shall stand. Continue reading
Gestapo memorandum in support of indictment
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
Munich, March 23, 1943 Continue reading
Initial interrogation of Katharina Schüddekopf
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
II A Sondk./Gei. [Special Commission / Geith] Continue reading
Transfer of evidence to prosecutor’s office
A clerk named Helm in the office of the Munich prosecutor wrote to the Reich Chief Prosecutor: “Out of the above items, 2 portable typewriters (with cases) and 1 duplicating machine were sent to you on March 29, 1943 as ordered. No other typewriter was received.”
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Katharina describes her arrest
I can do nothing but laugh, laugh… [Note 1]
I have been billeted [Note 2] on the Gestapo [Note 3] since Tuesday! Don’t make a dreadful face. I am doing quite well. I am only ‘down’ physically, because a lot has happened recently: … Continue reading
Reason for Schüddekopf inquiry
Alexander Schmorell: “Continued processing”
Secret State Police [Gestapo]
State Police Headquarters Munich
D-St. II A Sond. [Special Commission] Continue reading