Overview of the C. R. Owen papers
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
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Title: C. R. Owen papers
Date (inclusive): 1932-1982
Collection Number: 90033
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
9 manuscript boxes
(3.6 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Writings, correspondence, clippings, notes, printed matter, and videotapes, relating to the German national socialist leader
Otto Strasser, his break with Adolf Hitler in 1930, his oppositional political activities in Germany until 1933, his attempts
to form a German anti-Nazi movement while living in exile in Canada during World War II, his surveillance by American and
Canadian government agencies, and his postwar return to Germany and political activities there. Includes a manuscript biography
by C. R. Owen, a manuscript autobiography by Strasser, and correspondence and published writings of Strasser
Creator:
Owen, C. R.
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 1990.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], C. R. Owen papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Canadian professor of German literature.
Scope and Content of Collection
Writings, correspondence, clippings, notes, printed matter, and videotapes, relating to the German national socialist leader
Otto Strasser, his break with Adolf Hitler in 1930, his oppositional political activities in Germany until 1933, his attempts
to form a German anti-Nazi movement while living in exile in Canada during World War II, his surveillance by American and
Canadian government agencies, and his postwar return to Germany and political activities there. Includes a manuscript biography
by C. R. Owen, a manuscript autobiography by Strasser, and correspondence and published writings of Strasser.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Anti-Nazi movement
National socialism
World War, 1939-1945 -- Canada
World War, 1939-1945 -- Censorship
Germany -- History -- 20th century
Subversive activities -- Canada
Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei
Strasser, Otto, 1897-1974
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