Colonel Belknap Collection of Memorabilia from the Allied Occupation of Berlin
Scope and Contents
The Colonel Belknap Collection of Memorabilia from the Allied Occupation of Berlin consists of documents dated 1938 to 1973, with the bulk falling from 1945 to 1946. Materials include a scrapbook with newspaper clippings, photographs, letters and other memorabilia from Colonel Belknap's time in Berlin, Germany. The collection also includes some loose photographs, newspapers, brochures, and one book. A few of the items include Adolf Hitler's signature or his book plate and were removed from Hitler's home, the Reichchancellory, by Colonel Belknap.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1973
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1945-1946
Creator
- Belknap, John Harrison (Person)
Restrictions on Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
Biography
Colonel John Harrison Belknap, United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR), was assigned to the Allied Control Authority in Berlin during 1945-1946. He served as the military deputy to Charlie Powel, Civilian Chief for action with respect to the machinery and optics industries of Germany. Along with Great Britain, France, and Russia, the Civilian Chief recommended how much machinery and industrial goods Germany would be permitted to produce, as compared to their pre-war production in 1935.
Extent
3.75 linear feet (1 document case, 2 oversize flat boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Colonel Belknap Collection of Memorabilia from the Allied Occupation of Berlin documents Colonel Belknap's tenure as the military deputy to the Civilian Chief for action with respect to the machinery and optics industries of Germany during the Allied occupation of Berlin. Materials include a scrapbook, photographs, newspapers, and memorabilia of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Arrangement
The collection consists of 1 series in 1 document case, 2 oversize flat boxes, and 1 oversize folder:
Series 1: Scrapbook, photographs, and memorabilia, 1938-1973 and undated
Acquisition
The Colonel Belknap Collection of Memorabilia from the Allied Occupation of Berlin was donated by Colonel John Harrison Belknap in 1973.
Processing
Processing was completed in February 2016. Materials were rehoused in acid-free boxes and folders.
Subject
- Belknap, John Harrison (Person)
- Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945 (Person)
- Nazi Party (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Colonel Belknap Collection of Memorabilia from the Allied Occupation of Berlin
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Prepared by Karen Spilman
- Date
- Copyright 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the CSU Libraries Archives & Special Collections Repository
Fort Collins Colorado 80523-1019 USA
970-491-1844
library_dl_specialcollections@mail.colostate.edu