Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Heidemann, Gerd, 1931-
- Abstract:
- This collection contains correspondence, transcripts, notes, photographs, and other material compiled by reporter Gerd Heidemann in his quest to discover the identity of B. Traven (also known as Ret Marut), editor of the German revolutionary journal Ziegelbrenner. A complete run of Ziegelbrenner is included. Correspondence between B. Traven and his publisher, originating in Mexico, is also included.
- Extent:
- 16.5 linear feet
- Language:
- The collection is primarily in German .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Gerd Heidemann collection on B. Traven (MS 241). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains correspondence, transcripts, notes, photographs, and other material compiled by reporter Gerd Heidemann in his quest to discover the identity of B. Traven (also known as Ret Marut), editor of the German revolutionary journal Ziegelbrenner. A complete run of Ziegelbrenner is included. Correspondence between B. Traven and his publisher, originating in Mexico, is also included.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased in 2000.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
Photographs
Publications
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright of these records has been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the department.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Gerd Heidemann collection on B. Traven (MS 241). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233