Jewish Migration Reports & Police Records Germany 1936-1937 (Irving File 5D)

This is an extensive archive (nearly 500 pages) of official police and statistical reports compiled by German authorities (primarily the Geheime Staatspolizei – Gestapo – and municipal police departments) from 1936-1937. The documents primarily track the migration movements of Jewish residents within and out of Germany, particularly focusing on:

• Movements (Zuzug und Wegzug): Inward and outward migration of Jews to/from German cities (especially Berlin and Stuttgart).

• Issuance of travel documents: Passports, foreign travel permits, reentry visas, and Nansen passports.

• Monthly statistical summaries of Jewish migration, by origin and destination.

• Detailed breakdowns by age, gender, occupation, family status, and economic background.

The file includes original typed German documents, many with stamps and handwritten notations, plus official monthly statistical tables and police memoranda. It also contains clippings from publications such as Berliner Wirtschaftsberichte with analysis of Jewish migration patterns.

Disclaimer

Historical Document Notice:

This document is a historical record originating from Nazi Germany (1936–1937), produced by the Geheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo), local state police offices, and statistical agencies. It contains official correspondence, demographic data, and administrative records used in the surveillance and control of Jewish populations.

Content Warning:
This material reflects the antisemitic policies and discriminatory practices of the Nazi regime. It may include offensive language, biased terminology, or data gathered in furtherance of persecution. Such content does not represent the views of the archivists, researchers, or institutions preserving or presenting this material.

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Condition Note

• Pages show visible aging effects:

  • Yellowing or sepia-toned paper backgrounds.

  • Minor smudging or ink fading in some parts.

  • Occasionally uneven inking from typewriters.

• Several pages include photocopied punch holes and marginalia, suggesting this was part of a working file or dossier.

• A number of pages exhibit red or black ink stamps, especially from offices such as SS-Hauptamt, or bearing terms like “Geheime Staatspolizei”.

• Some tables and reports have faint text or misaligned rows, which may require zooming in for clear viewing.

• The file has been OCR-processed:

  • Searchable text layer is available and largely accurate.

  • Some OCR imperfections exist due to typewriter irregularities, gothic script use, or damaged letters.

  • German characters (e.g. ä, ö, ü, ß) are generally preserved, though occasional misrecognitions (e.g. “3” instead of “ß”) occur.

  • The file is logically grouped, with:

    • Sequential date markers (monthly police reports from 1936–1937),

    • Clearly labeled locations (e.g., Berlin, Stuttgart),

    • Structured tables and narrative report formats.

  • Visual clarity is higher in printed tables (e.g. migration stats from Berliner Wirtschaftsberichte), while typewritten reports vary slightly in sharpness.

  • Despite its age, the document is in remarkably legible and well-preserved digital condition.

  • It provides an authentic visual record of Nazi-era bureaucracy and Jewish migration oversight, with strong historical integrity.

  • The occasional fading or alignment issue does not significantly interfere with readability or data extraction.