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Scope and Content of Collection
Title: Wolfgang Janisch papers
Date (inclusive): 1924-2009
Collection Number: 2000C90
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
German
Physical Description:
23 manuscript boxes, 14 oversize boxes, 2 cubic foot boxes, 1 microfilm box, 1 videocassette, media
(20.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoirs, photographic collages, other photographs, postcards, correspondence, police reports, printed matter, sound recordings,
videocassettes, and memorabilia relating to political dissent and the peace movement in East Germany.
Creator:
Janisch, Wolfgang, 1940-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
Boxes 39-40 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials
must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection,
they must be reformatted before providing access.
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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2000.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Wolfgang Janisch papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Wolfgang Janisch is a German photo collage artist and peace activist. Born in Berlin in 1940, Janisch's early years were defined
by the turmoil of life in post-war occupied Berlin. Living in East Berlin, Janisch often found himself ideologically at odds
with the Soviet authorities, and his views are evidenced in his large body of work. Janisch specialized in photo collage and
created hundreds of posters that satirically expressed his critical view of the Soviet government.
In addition to his work as an artist, Janisch worked for several publishing houses, including Dietz Verlag, Verlag Junge Welt,
and Verlag Volk und Welt as a typesetter and designer of book jackets and cover pages. Janisch is also active in several organizations
promoting the peace movement in Germany, including the Netzwerk Friedensteuer and the Mobile Friedensseminar.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Wolfgang Janisch papers consist primarily of his memoirs, photographic collages, other photographs, postcards, and correspondence
related to political dissent and the peace movement in East Germany. A highlight of the Janisch papers is the significant
collection of his original photographs, posters, and galleys of collages. The collection also includes documentation of Janisch's
persecution by the East German government through correspondence and police reports. The final theme of the papers is Janisch's
political activism in the peace movement in East Germany.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Audiotapes
Video tapes
Peace
Germany (East) -- Politics and government
Civil rights -- Germany (East)
Dissenters -- Germany (East)
Germany -- Politics and government -- 1990-
Art -- Germany (East)