Description
Otto Huth writes to Wolfram Sievers requesting an increase in salary. He begins by questioning the rule that all department heads possess the venia legendi, offering counterexamples. He then states as acting head of department he should receive the same salary as an appointed head of department. He describes his current work and the expenses needed for its completion, stating that an increase in salary is required. Moreover, he had been forced to spend time and energy on literary endeavors rather than his scientific Ahnenerbe pursuits. He ends by pointing out the recognition he had received for his methodology in comparing ancient Roman and Germanic traditions, stating that he intended to apply the same method in a broader fashion. He asks that Sievers forward his request along if higher level approval is needed.
Notes on the page list articles of information needed in dealing with Huth's request, including a list of heads of department with and without venia legendi and the income of Huth's wife.
Date
3-30-1939
Document Type
Letter
City
Berlin
Keywords
Ahnenerbe, Otto Huth, venia legendi, salary, ancient Rome, Nazi Germany
Disciplines
European History | Political History
Sender
Otto Huth
Recipient
Wolfram Sievers
Corresponds to:
Folder 13, Document 13
Language
German
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Huth, Otto, "Letter from Dr. Otto Huth to Wolfram Sievers, March 30, 1939" (1939). Miscellaneous Documents. 2.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/ahnenerbe_misc/2