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Engelbert Dollfuss speech to the League of Nations

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0184
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a typed six page manuscript of a speech given by Engelbert Dollfuss, Chancellor of Austria, to the League of Nations on September 27, 1933. The speech is written in German.

Dates

  • 1933

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from the Engelbert Dollfuss Speech must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical / Historical

Engelbert Dollfuss (1892-1934) was an Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman who served as Chancellor of Austria and as right-wing dictator of Austria from 1933 until his death. Dollfuss served in the Austro-Hungarian army in World War I and was a very decorated soldier. After his return from the war, he was eventually named minister of agriculture and forests; he became Chancellor of Austria on May 20, 1932. In 1933, under the name of the Christian Social Party, he established a one-party dictatorship rule similar to fascist rule in Italy, banning all other political parties. He looked to Italy for support and protection from the advancing Nazi threat, and corresponded with Mussolini. On May 1, 1934, Dollfuss’ new constitution became effective and all traces of democracy from the first Austrian Republic were swept away. Dollfuss was assassinated by eight Nazi agents in July 1934.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

German

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains a typed six page manuscript of a speech given by Engelbert Dollfuss, Chancellor of Austria, to the League of Nations on September 27, 1933. The speech is written in German.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased on August 13, 1969.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Engelbert Dollfuss speech to the League of Nations, 1933
Status
Completed
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA

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