Authors

Otto Huth

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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

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Letter from Dr. Otto Huth to Wolfram Sievers, March 30, 1939

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