Else Fleissner Collection, 1931-1982
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Else Fleissner Collection covers the period from just prior to World War Two up to 1982. Correspondence from friends inside Nazi Germany covers the World War Two period. Various correspondence, manuscripts, and personal papers cover the remaining period.
- Extent:
- 3 boxes 3 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Else Fleissner Collection covers the period from just prior to World War Two up to 1982. Correspondence from friends inside Nazi Germany covers the World War Two period. Various correspondence, manuscripts, and personal papers cover the remaining period.
- Biographical / historical:
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Else Fleissner was Professor of German at Wells College from 1927-1969 and Emeritus Professor until 1987. Her husband, Otto Fleissner was Professor of German at Wells from 1926-1958 and Emeritus Professor until 1978. Both were also distinguished scholars with extensive publications.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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There is no restriction on access to the Else Fleissner Collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.
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