Inventory of the Elizabeth S. Selden papers
Finding aid prepared by Sally DeBauche
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Elizabeth S. Selden papers
Date (inclusive): 1946-1949
Collection Number: 62012
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English and German
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes
(0.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Clippings, writings, and notes, relating to conditions in Germany following World War II, the Berlin blockade, reparations,
displaced persons, and denazification.
Creator:
Selden, Elizabeth S., 1888-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
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.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1962.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Elizabeth S. Selden papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
Staff member, Education Branch, United States Military Government in Germany, 1946-1948.
Scope and Content of Collection
Newspaper clippings, writings, and notes, relating to conditions in Germany following World War II, the Berlin blockade, education,
reparations, displaced persons, and denazification.
Newspaper clippings were arranged by Elizabeth Selden alphabetically by category, and then by year. This arrangment has been
maintained.
This collection also contains a series of essays written by Berlin school children describing their lives in post World War
II Berlin, documenting food and power shortages.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Refugees
Germany -- History -- 1945-1955
Military government
Refugees
Denazification
Berlin (Germany) -- History -- Blockade, 1948-1949
World War, 1939-1945 -- Reparations
Berlin (Germany) -- Description and travel
Berlin (Germany) -- History -- 1945-1990
Newspaper Clippings
1947-1949
box 1, folder 5
Occupation-Railroads
1948
box 2, folder 2
Life in Berlin, Blockade, Education
1947-1948
box 2, folder 3
Life in Berlin, Blockade, Education
1947-1948
box 2, folder 5
Children's Testimonies about Life in Berlin
1947-1949
