Anonymous Letters to Hitler and Internal NSDAP Correspondence (Irving file DJ23)

This file comprises a large body of anonymous letters addressed to Adolf Hitler, alongside internal NSDAP and Reich correspondence, memoranda, reports, and copied documents relating to the receipt, evaluation, or filing of such letters.

The anonymous letters include petitions, denunciations, ideological affirmations, accusations, rumors, and personal appeals. Many contain unverified claims regarding individuals, institutions, or political matters. The internal documents reflect bureaucratic processes within party and state offices, including screening practices, internal circulation, and administrative commentary.

The file does not constitute:

• A formal NSDAP genealogical investigation into Hitler’s ancestry
• A continuous or authenticated diary by Martin Bormann

References to genealogy or senior party figures occur only incidentally within broader correspondence and administrative contexts.

Disclaimer

This file contains anonymous correspondence and internal administrative documents dating from the period of National Socialist rule in Germany. Many items include unverified claims, personal accusations, denunciations, rumors, and opinions expressed by unidentified individuals. The presence of such material does not imply endorsement, verification, or acceptance of the statements contained therein by the holding archive.

The documents are preserved for their historical and evidential value as records of communication practices and administrative processes under an authoritarian regime. Researchers are advised to treat all allegations and assertions within the file critically and in context.

Names of private individuals may appear in an unsubstantiated or defamatory manner typical of anonymous denunciation correspondence of the period. Users are responsible for ethical and responsible use of the material in research and publication.

Condition Note

The file is in variable condition, consisting of a mix of originals and photocopies. Many documents show fading, uneven contrast, and legibility issues, particularly where Gothic typefaces and carbon copies are involved. Physical wear and reproduction quality affect readability in places, but the material is stable and suitable for long-term preservation.

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