Adolf Hitler Spricht Postcard Set

Authors

Object ID

2014.1.25a-g

Object Name

Set of Picture Postcards and Cover Documents

Date

1927

Files

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Description

Adolf Hitler Spricht: 6 photographische Momente während einer Rede Adolf HItler's aufgenommen' [Adolf Hitler speaks: Six photographic moments during an Adolf Hitler speech included]; Photographed by Heinrich Hoffmann; with two protective cover sleeves; one with window. Note: Five of six postcards included in collection.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash:

Early Heinrich Hoffmann real photo postcards of Hitler practicing dramatic gestures to heighten the impact of his speeches on his audiences. Like any actor, Hitler knew that perfecting his talent to mesmerize his audiences required that he appear natural and unrehearsed.

Dimensions

cover: 5 5/8 x 3 3/4"; postcards 5 1/2 x 3 1/2"

Keywords

Adolf Hitler, Propaganda, Fuhrer, Nazi, Heinrich Hoffmann

Subcollection

Early

Recommended Citation

"Adolf Hitler Spricht Postcard Set" (1927). Bulmash Family Holocaust Collection. 2014.1.25a-g.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/bulmash/6

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