In this letter, HJM congratulates a John Behm on his efforts in closing German speaking schools in Yorktown and Clarinda. He tells Behm that he actually has no authority to close schools operating for religious purposes, but goes on to say that if he…
HJM advises a W. W. Anderson here about a previous request he had made about the opening of a Danish school in Scranton. While HJM does say that he does not see why the school should not be opened, he also says that, as with German, the American…
This letter basically says to remove any books from the library that could be considered favoring the german side. Good evidence for talking about the vilification of germans and wartime policy.
Letter from Max Rehder discussing his pessism regarding German politics and current business prospects, as well as his only hope in the coming "Hitler Government." Of note is the stamped swastika on the bottom.
Rather more upbeat letter from Max Rehder, which he attributes to his satisfaction at the new National Socialist government, as well as his burgeoning position within it. He still can't pay Theodor back, however.
