Hans Skibba : print collection, 1943
Scope and Contents
Published collection of reproductions of original artwork by German aviator Heinz ("Hans") Skibba. First page bears dedication, in Spanish, "a los amigos de Alemania", probably as a tribute to celleagues from his service supporting the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. Subjects of this collection consist of war materiel, combat locales, and related scenes from the early years of the Second World War.
Dates
- Creation: 1943
Language of Materials
Collection contains materials in Albanian, Arabic, Chinese, Czech Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and possibly other languages. English, German, and Russian make up the great majority.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
16 linear feet (41 boxes and 1 volume)16 linear feet (41 boxes and 1 volume)
General note
Castañé document number 3600
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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