Allied Control Council broadsides, circa 1945-1948

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Summary

Creators:
Germany (Territory under Allied occupation, 1945-1955). Control Council
Abstract:
The Allied Control Council or Allied Control Authority, also referred to as the Four Powers, was a military occupation governing body of the Allied Occupation Zones in Germany after the end of World War II in Europe. Following its establishment on August 30, 1945, the Council began issuing a series of laws, orders, proclamations and directives. The collection contains 13 broadsides and 2 gazettes issued by the Council beginning in 1945. The broadsides include Laws no. 1, 4, 5, 6, 15, 52 (General Order No. 1), 52 (General Licenses Nos. 1-5), 53, 76, and 191; and Ordinance nos. 1 and 2. Each is in German and English. Also included is the Official Gazette of the Control Council for Germany, no. 1-19 plus Supplement no. 1; and Military Government Gazette, Germany, Twelfth Army Group Area of Control, No. 2.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Allied Control Council broadsides, Collection no. 6085, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 13 broadsides and 2 gazettes issued by the Allied Control Council beginning in 1945. The broadsides include Laws no. 1, 4, 5, 6, 15, 52 (General Order No. 1), 52 (General Licenses Nos. 1-5), 53, 76, and 191; and Ordinance nos. 1 and 2. Each is in German and English. Also included is the Official Gazette of the Control Council for Germany, no. 1-19 plus Supplement no. 1; and Military Government Gazette, Germany, Twelfth Army Group Area of Control, No. 2.

Biographical / historical:

The Allied Control Council or Allied Control Authority, also referred to as the Four Powers, was a military occupation governing body of the Allied Occupation Zones in Germany after the end of World War II in Europe. Its members were the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom; France was later added with a vote, but had no duties. The organization was based in Berlin. Following its establishment on August 30, 1945, the Council began issuing a series of laws, orders, proclamations and directives.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Eric Chaim Kline, May 14, 2014.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Allied Control Council broadsides, Collection no. 6085, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
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Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
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