Start Over Collection Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989

Correspondence files, 1911-1988

The correspondence files are arranged in four series, general correspondence with individuals A-Z; correspondence with publishers, newspaper editors, etc.; correspondence relating to the publication of the three volume series Communication and Propaganda in World History, and correspondence relating to the 1975 Thyssen Workshop "Probleme der Regierbarkeit".

  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections
  2. Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989

Typescripts and manuscripts of early unpublished poems and short stories, published and unpublished essayistic writings, 1920-1987

This series is arranged into three sections: the first contains Speier's early writings, including poetry, aphorisms and short stories from the 1920s and 1930s. The largest section is made up of Speier's essayistic writings and contains a number of pieces written during the 1940s when Speier was employed by the Office of War Information and the Department of State. The last section contains Speier's book reviews.

  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections
  2. Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989
  3. Manuscripts and typescripts, ca. 1920-1987

Biographical materials, 1922-1984

The materials in this series pertain primarily to Hans Speier, and his first wife Lisa (Luise) Griesbach Speier and include school and university certificates for both from Germany. Also included in the series is correspondence with family members, including the Speier children, Sybil and Steven, as well as correspondence pertaining to legal and financial matters, travel and employment (including the New School for Social Research, Department of State, University of Massachusetts, Amherst).

  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections
  2. Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989

Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989 16.5 cubic ft.

The Hans Speier Papers primarily focus on Speier's career in the U.S. after his emigration. The collection includes biographical materials, including family documents and correspondence; autobiographical writings, manuscripts and typescripts; The RAND Corporation materials; typescripts by other authors, Nazi propaganda; anti-Nazi propaganda; Allied Forces Intelligence reports and memoranda; notes and materials on various topics; and political pamphlets.
  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections

"Entstehung und Geschichte des modernen Buergertums. Zwei Vorträge auf der Deutschen Welle", 1928 November Box 7 (4.2.3-Essayistic writings, arranged chronologically), Folder 51

  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections
  2. Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989
  3. Manuscripts and typescripts, ca. 1920-1987
  4. Typescripts and manuscripts of early unpublished poems and short stories, published and unpublished essayistic writings, 1920-1987
  5. Essayistic writings, arranged chronologically, Undated

"Ideologie und Utopie. Karl Mannheims soziologisches Werk", 1930 February 13 Box 7 (4.2.3-Essayistic writings, arranged chronologically), Folder 58

Notes, clipping.

  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections
  2. Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989
  3. Manuscripts and typescripts, ca. 1920-1987
  4. Typescripts and manuscripts of early unpublished poems and short stories, published and unpublished essayistic writings, 1920-1987
  5. Essayistic writings, arranged chronologically, Undated

Ernst Barnikol, D as entdeckte Christentum im Vormärz; Weitling, der Gefangene und seine "Gerechtigkeit" ; Wilhelm Weitling, Gerechtigkeit. Ein Studium in 500 Tagen, 1930 January Box 8 (4.2.4-Books reviewed by Hans Speier), Folder 66

  1. German and Jewish Intellectual Émigré Collections
  2. Hans Speier Papers, 1922-1989
  3. Manuscripts and typescripts, ca. 1920-1987
  4. Typescripts and manuscripts of early unpublished poems and short stories, published and unpublished essayistic writings, 1920-1987
  5. Books reviewed by Hans Speier, Undated