A colleague of mine in the United States and I are editing the chapters of this massive collection that relate to Nazi Germany. The web portal has served as a teaching and research tool for many years, but as the field has changed it has become clear that updates were needed to better reflect current historiographical debates and trends. We are writing a new introduction, adding 100 new documents, 100 new images, 40 film and audio clips and a dozen maps and tables. All text will appear in German and English.
Impact
The project seeks to provide resources on Germany's history for researchers, students and interested members of the public. The project spans the entire scope of Germany's history from the medieval period to the present day. It offers digital historical sources in a variety of media, free of charge, and fully translated to those interested around the world. The sections on Nazi Germany have been the most visited since the project's inception, and a significant expansion is warranted.
Student Experience
Two of my doctoral students have been assisting me in this project, by drafting abstracts for the individual historical documents. Undergraduates and graduate students at universities throughout North America, the UK, and Europe make use of this collection. It allows them to access archival materials from their desks and use translated sources not available elsewhere. It gives them the opportunity, therefore, to develop critical reading and analytic skills through the use of primary sources from a variety of media.
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Impact
Research, Education, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
German Historical Institute, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications, Other
Sponsorship
Foreign
Sponsorship Details
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) and German Historical Institute, Washington DC are the main partners behind the project.
