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Arbeitskreis 1961 was a loose association of London-based Germans - Jewish refugees and gentile exiles - from the fields of religion, politics and education. In response to a wave of antisemitic incidents in West Germany it had been founded in 1961 on instigation of Alfred Wiener, who also served as chairman. Its aim and objective was to promote adult education about the Nazi past among young Germans living London.
244 letters
Correspondence regarding the establishment of Arbeitskreis 1961, and administrative and financial details of its activities. The latter refers to monthly events, mainly public talks on historical subjects or current affairs, but also film screenings or a guided tour through The Wiener Library (November 14, 1962). Beside letters several minutes of board meetings and invitation cards for events are contained.
Correspondence with Arbeitskreis 1961