Hans Scholl initial account of material purchases

January 15, 1943

CWRS Staff . Alexander Schmorell, Gisela Schertling, Hans Scholl, Manfred Eickemeyer, Sophie Scholl, Willi Graf . absorbent paper, envelopes, Franz Baier Company, Kaut & Bullinger, Remington typewriter, Roto Präziosa, studio

Then I borrowed a typewriter, that Alexander Schmorell procured for me. I do not know from whom Schmorell got this typewriter. It was a portable Remington typewriter with a collapsible type-guard. Continue reading →

Procurement of materials for fifth leaflet

January 15, 1943

CWRS Staff . Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, Willi Graf . absorbent paper, envelopes

My sister [Sophie Scholl] indeed procured envelopes and stationery, but she had no idea what I planned to do with them. I bought the absorbent paper used in the duplication of leaflets myself, and from various stores. The paper my sister procured was not at all suitable [for the duplication process]. Continue reading →

Stencils and postage stamps

January 15, 1943

CWRS Staff . Alexander Schmorell . absorbent paper, Leaflet 5, postage stamps, stencils

The stencils and absorbent paper that were discovered there after Scholl’s arrest were from our inventory of supplies used to publish our treasonous leaflets. I cannot say for certain whether the stamps that were seized were purchased before my service on the Eastern Front and then kept in my room, or whether they were left over from the mailing of our flyers.

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Date is estimate. Placeholder date for purchase of materials for fifth leaflet.

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Source: RGWA, February 26, 1943 interrogation of Alexander Schmorell.