Collection: Elguther Family papers | University of Minnesota Archival Collections Guides

Abstract

Collection consists of photographs, documents and papers of the Elguther family from Germany. George Elguther was an attorney who fought in World War I, and was later arrested and falsely accused of being a Communist by the Nazis in 1933. Many individuals came to his defense, eventually securing his freedom and enabling him to emigrate to the United States.

Dates

Creation: 1930-1972

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.