NSDAP Documents & Membership Records (Germany, 1920s–1930s) (Irving File 3L)

This is a large archival document (over 800 pages), which compiles various original records, official papers, membership books, propaganda booklets, and administrative documents related to the NSDAP (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei — the Nazi Party), primarily from the 1920s to the 1930s in Germany. The collection appears to have been assembled as part of the David Irving archive series.

This file serves as a detailed archival record of the bureaucratic workings of the NSDAP, showing:

• How members were registered and tracked.

• How dues were collected.

• How paramilitary skills were documented.

• How propaganda materials were distributed.

It is a striking primary source that illustrates how the Nazi party organized itself internally, controlled membership, and reinforced ideology through both administrative paperwork and cultural indoctrination.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer on Historical Content and Sensitive Material

This document is part of a historical collection and contains original records, symbols, and texts associated with the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP), including explicit references to Nazi ideology, anti-Semitic propaganda, and racial doctrines.

It is preserved solely for the purposes of historical documentation, scholarly research, and education. The presence of these materials does not imply any endorsement or promotion of the views contained therein.

Please note that some of the symbols and content found in this document are regulated or prohibited by law in various jurisdictions (for example under Germany’s Strafgesetzbuch §86a, which criminalizes the display of Nazi symbols except for clearly defined educational or documentary purposes).

Users are advised to approach this material with critical awareness of its historical context and the atrocities associated with the regime it represents.

By accessing or studying this document, you agree to use it strictly in compliance with applicable laws and solely for legitimate academic, historical, or documentary reasons.

Condition Note

The document is in overall fair to good condition, considering its age (circa 1920–1935).
Most pages are legible, with moderate yellowing and minor edge wear typical of mid-20th century paper stock.
Some sections—particularly handwritten shooting records and membership cards—exhibit fading ink, but text remains interpretable.
Occasional creases, binding compression marks, and light foxing are present throughout.
A few pages include manual stamps and signatures that have partially transferred to adjacent leaves.
No significant tears, water damage, or mold are apparent in the scanned version.
Visual elements such as propaganda illustrations and Nazi insignia remain intact and clearly reproduced.
Handling with gloves is recommended for original physical copies, and controlled access is advised due to the sensitive historical content.