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This series contains numerous articles about Paetel or in which he is mentioned, dating from 1930-1982 and including a number of obituaries and memorial addresses (1975). Also included in this section are materials pertaining to the two Festschrifts published on the occasions of his 50th (Aufrecht zwischen den Sthlen) and his 65th (Don Quichotte en miniature) birthdays. Documents include several pertaining to Paetel's parents and grandparents, documents pertaining to emigration, numerous job applications and accompanying recommendation letters, as well as Wiedergutmachung (restitution) documents. In addition, the series includes numerous address lists (mailing lists for publications, periodicals) and membership lists.

The correspondence files contain approximately 7800 letters in original or photocopy, arranged alphabetically within four sub-series: 1) General correspondence A-Z, 1940-1984; 2) Correspondence in response to Paetel's article in Die Zeit, 1947-1948; 3) Correspondence with publishers and re: publications, 1941-1983; and 4) Correspondence with organizations, institutions, 1941-1981.

Included in this series are also reviews or reactions to articles written by Paetel.

Included in this series are full-length manuscripts of plays by Paul Amann, novels by Michael Wurmbrand and Frederic McLean, uncorrected proofs of novels by Lion Feuchtwanger, Heinrich Hauser, and Gnther Weisenborn, and a monograph by Mario Domandi. Also included are numerous shorter manuscripts on subjects ranging including youth topics (Jugendbewegung), resistance (Widerstand), and post-war Germany.

The pamphlet collection contains many rare and unique publications which will eventually be individually catalogued.

The periodicals range from single issues to longer runs and will eventually be catalogued.