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Germany
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agitated Images: John Heartfield and German Photomontage, 1920-1938 
 Background for an exhibit of works by this artist who was active "in Germany and Czechoslovakia between the two world wars, [and who] developed a unique method of appropriating and reusing photographs to powerful political effect." Includes a discussion of his development as an artist with roots in the Dada movement, and selected images such as "Adolf [Hitler], the Superman, Swallows Gold and Spouts Tin." From From the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/heartfield/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography Last updated Jun 13, 2006 The Berlin Airlift
Devoted to the post-World War II Berlin airlift (1948-49), during which "the Truman administration reacted with a continual daily airlift which brought much needed food and supplies into the city of West Berlin." Includes background information about the event, memos, reports, telegrams, photographs, oral histories, and more. From the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum and Library. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/berlin_airlift/large/ Topics: History, History By Place, Military, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Presidents by Name, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Mar 1, 2008 Berlin Wall
This searchable site contains vast amounts of information on the Berlin Wall, including a timeline; photographs with views of Checkpoint Charlie, escapes, wall art, and the wall's demolition; facts about the wall; and an extensive archive of documents (most in German). Also includes links and personal narratives. Also available in German. Created by a German living in Berlin. http://www.dailysoft.com/berlinwall/ Topics: History, History By Place, Military, Photograph Collections: Regional, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 18, 2004 The European Railway Server
This site "provides information about the European Railways, for railway fans as well as for travellers who wish to explore Europe by train." Contains information on high speed trains in Spain, Germany, and Switzerland; the Dutch railways; and more. Features explanations of numbering schemes, technical data, liveries and paint schemes, photo galleries, and related links. http://www.railfaneurope.net/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Sep 3, 2005 The Holocaust: A Learning Site for Students
"Organized by theme, this site uses text, historical photographs, maps, images of artifacts, and audio clips to provide an overview of the Holocaust. It is the first step in a growing resource for middle and secondary level students and teachers." The site features information about Nazi rule, Jews in Germany, the "Final Solution," Nazi camps, and rescue and resistance. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/ Topics: History, Judaism, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated May 19, 2004 The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936
"This site presents an online version of an exhibition created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC." Features photos and a description of the events of the 1936 Olympics held in Germany, including a discussion of racism and a threatened U.S. boycott. Includes a bibliography. http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/olympics/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Social Issues, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future, World War II Last updated Jun 2, 2004 Treasures from the Jewish Cultural Renaissance in Germany, 1898-1938
This online tour of an exhibit demonstrates the rich Jewish culture that existed in Germany "beginning at the turn of the 20th century and ending as the Nazi regime took power." Includes annotated images of books, magazines, photographs, and illustrations. From the special collections of the Gelman Library at George Washington University. http://www.gwu.edu/gelman/spec/kiev/treasures/ Topics: History, History By Place, Judaism, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 5, 2004 Uboat.net
Devoted to the World War II German fleet of U-boats. Includes articles, profiles of U-boats and commanders, information on the allied forces that fought the U-boats, photos, discussion forums, and more. http://uboat.net/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Transportation, World War II Last updated Sep 4, 2005 |
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