Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection consists of the print newspapers, pamphlets, and other ephemera gathered by Dr. Leo Jacobsohn (1881-1944) throughout the time he spent living in Berlin from 1909 to 1938, with materials primarily from 1914-1933.Overall, Jacobsohn's collections reflect German officialdom, shortages, inflation, and the rise of National Socialism from the perspective of a well-connected doctor in Germany's cultural, political, and social center. Newspapers and newspaper clippings are a...

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A major portion of Leo Jacobsohn's collection consisted of copies of newspapers, often those published on days of political and social relevance. Dr. Jacobsohn lived in Berlin during the period, so often the newspapers are local to the city. However, he also has editions from Danzig (his hometown) and those produced by World War I troops among his diverse collection.