Michael Choukas World War II documents
Description
The collection contains World War II mimeographed, translated (from German) English transcripts of German documents documenting the Nazi's plan for the annihilation of Jews in Eastern Europe. Most of the documents were secret and top secret communiques on the highest level of the regime and include affidavits of prisoners and perpetrators. The material relates to Michael Choukas' service on the staff of the Proceedings Division of the United States Chief of Counsel for the Prosecution of Axis Criminality during World War II.
Dates
- 1938 - 1946
Creator
- Choukas, Michael, 1901-1989 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
1.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Michael Choukas (1901-1989), professor of sociology. Dartmouth College Class of of 1927. The collection contains papers relating to his service during World War II on the staff of the Proceedings Division of the United States Chief of Counsel for the Prosecution of Axis Criminality. Includes transcripts of interviews with former prisoners from concentration camps and former German officials, translated from German.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository