Inventory of Alonzo J. Walter Jr. Motion Picture Film, 1938-1943
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Michael C. Conkin
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Inventory of Alonzo J. Walter Jr. Motion Picture Film, 1938-1943
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Contact Information
- Hoover Institution Archives
- Stanford University
- Stanford, California 94305-6010
- Phone: (650) 723-3563
- Fax: (650) 725-3445
- Email: archives@hoover.stanford.edu
- Processed by:
- Encoded by:
- Michael C. Conkin
© 1998 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Alonzo J. Walter Jr. motion picture film,
Date (inclusive): 1938-1943
Collection number: 80023
Collector:
Walter, Alonzo J., Jr.
Collection Size:
Number of Items: 19 motion picture film reels
3.8 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
Abstract: Depicts German military and aerial operations, and German political leaders during World
War II.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection open for research.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Alonzo J. Walter Jr. motion picture film, [reel number], Hoover
Institution Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1980.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Access Points
World War, 1939-1945.
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns.
World War, 1939-1945--Germany.
Germany.
Moving-pictures.
Container List
reel 1
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film: number 14 Der Rheinubergang und die Eroberung der Maginotlinie
1940
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001019
Scope and Content Note
The Crossing of the Rhine River and Conquest of the Maginot Line. Label reads: 1940 (Degeto #14); Rhine and Maginot line (beginning
only). 2 copies
reel 2
Reichsanstalt für Film und Bild in Wissenschaft und Unterricht (RWU) motion picture film: Fallschirmjager
undated
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001035
Scope and Content Note
German paratroopers. Label reads: Paratroop training (Reichsanstalt fur Film und Bild in Wissenschaft und Unterricht [RWU])
[reel 2]
reel 3
Loss of German territory to France, 800 to 1815
reel 4
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film: number 22 Entscheidung auf dem Balkan III. Der Sprung nach Kreta
1941
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0000988
Scope and Content Note
German invasion of Crete
reel 5
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film: number 5 Danzig ist weider Deutsche
undated
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001038
Scope and Content Note
Danzig is German again
reel 6
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film compilation: number 41 Dieppe 19 August 1942 and number 6 Im fuhrer-hauptquartier
1939-1942
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001037
Scope and Content Note
Number 41: Dieppe 19 August 1942/Number 6: In the Fuhrer's headquarters
reel 7
Alonzo J. Walter home movie compilation of uncle Daniel, ruins at Dortmund and Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film: number
50 Heldengedenktag 1943
1943
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001032
Scope and Content Note
Hero commemorative day 1943. Label reads Uncle Daniel; Ruins at Dortmund; Hitler and Goering at "Hero-Remembering Day," Munich,
1943 November [reel 7]
reel 8
FW-200 attacks on ships in the Atlantic [RWU]
reel 9
Reichsanstalt für Film und Bild in Wissenschaft und Unterricht (RWU) motion picture film: Die deutsche Westgrenze I
1936
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001039
Scope and Content Note
The German west boundary I, director Hans Neuberger, Berlin. Label reads German border changes, 800 to 900 [RWU] [reel 9]
reel 10
Universum Film AG (UFA) motion picture film: Eine Batterie geht in Stellung
undated
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001033
Scope and Content Note
A battery goes into position. Label reads Cavalry and artillery [UFA] [reel 10]
reel 11
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film: number 20 Entscheidung auf dem Balkan I. Vormarsch von allen Seiten
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001040
Scope and Content Note
Decision on the Balkan peninsula I: advance from all sides. Label reads 1941 (Degeto #20821) [reel 11]
reel 12
Soldiers build an igloo [RWU]
reel 13
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film compilation: number 18 Die Schlacht um Frankreich; and number 19 Zwei mal Waffenstillstand
1940
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001036
Scope and Content Note
Number 18: The battle for France/Number 19: Two times armistice. Label reads Invasion of France; Hitler accepts French surrender
[reel 13]
reel 14
Reichsanstalt für Film und Bild in Wissenschaft und Unterricht (RWU) motion picture film: Verkehrsflugzeug im Flughafen Berlin
1937
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0000987
Scope and Content Note
Aircraft at the Berlin airport. Label: Lufthansa at Berlin
reel 15
Alonzo J. Walter compiled motion picture film: Osterreich kehrt heim 13 Marz 1938 and Fuhrerbesuch in Italien 3-9 Mai 1938
1938
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001016
Scope and Content Note
Austria returns home 13 March 1938/the Fuhrer in Italy 3-9 May 1938
reel 16
Alonzo J. Walter collected motion picture film: Heimreise: die Europa auf hoher see
undated
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001017
Scope and Content Note
The trip home: the Europa on the high seas. Label reads S.S.
Europa at sea (Agfa)
reel 17
Universum Film AG (UFA) motion picture film: Pioniere schlagen eine brucke
undated
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001041
Scope and Content Note
Soldiers are proposing a bridge. Label reads Soldiers build a pontoon bridge [UFA] [reel 17]
reel 18
Degeto Weltspiegel motion picture film compilation: number 14 Der Rheinubergang und die Eroberung der Maginotlinie; number
16 Deutsche schiffe kontrollieren die see
1940
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0002141
Scope and Content Note
number 14: The crossing of the Rhine River and conquest of the Maginot Line
number 16: German ships control the sea. Label reads Breaching the Maginot Line; Advancing in France; at sea; Hitler at memorial
in Munich, 1940 November 23
reel 19
Alonzo J. Walter collected motion picture film: Kaukasusfront: elbrusbesteigung; Fernbomber uber dem atlantischen ozean
Access Information
Use copy reference number: 80023_f_0001018
Scope and Content Note
The Caucasus front: Mount Elbrus; Long-range bombers over the Atlantic ocean. Label reads German mountain troops in the Caucasus;
FW-200 bombers attack ships in the Atlantic [reel 19][RWU #1436]
