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A series of German newspaper birth, death and birthday announcements are followed by a letter from "Mog" to her "Teddy" dated 2nd January, Freiburg.

Teddy is said to be in Russia and Mog is clearly distressed at his absence and lack of letters.…

Through a series of articles and photographs, the leaflet concludes that there will be no peace with Hitler. It notes that Hitler has consistently broken his promises about peace and broken every non-aggression agreement. He had meticulously prepared…

Dorothy, wearing a sleeveless dress with a wide belt, is sitting on a bench with a rucksack and a hiking stick. Reverse annotated '53' and 'XLV' and stamped, 'Freiburg i/Br'.

View across a pond to a stand of trees. Reverse annotated '52' and XLIV and stamped 'Foto Dietzgen 1163 Freiburg i/Br'.

A view across a flat landscape to fields with a village in the centre. Reverse, annotated 'Gissenge' and printed 'Leonar', '152'.

A hand-drawn map with a key illustrating the crash site of Lancaster LM718. Annotated in blue ink 'Drawing made by (Rev) v Hoek'.

A report providing details of an operation from RAF Skellingthorpe on 23 September 1944 to target the Dortmund Ems Canal. The numbers of aircraft participating and lost are provided. Details of the loss of Lancaster LM718 are provided. Also…

Joseph refers to the loss of the seven airmen on 3 May 1944 at Courboin. Included are photographs of a visit by Joseph to Leicestershire, Clifford Shenton's parents, Graves in Courboin on the day of the funeral and a view over Courboin to the crash…

On 13th December 1945, Gustave Traineau, Chief Brigadier of Police in Sens, recounts how a young English soldier, badly injured in a German operation against the Maquis in spring 1944, was brought to the hospital in Sens. After poor treatment by the…

The writer wishes the recipient Good Health and mentions if he visits Paris his son would be happy to meet him. He has souvenirs from the war and his father.

A head and shoulders portrait of Anna. On the reverse [undecipherable] 14 March 56'.

Paul's report from the muncipal boys middle school.

Paul May’s secondary school leaving certificate, including a half portrait.

Paul May's identification and matriculation card for Freiburg University where he studied philosophy; includes a photograph.

Insurance documents relating to Paul May, including personal details.

The libretto for the two act opera The Evangelist.

Willi sends Paul and Dorothy his congratulations on their marriage. Decorated with a rural view of a river and the German coat of arms

Training advice to women on the home with the German eagle crest on the cover.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

Insurance certificate concerning Paul and Dorothy May.

Envelope addressed to Dorothy Ardern.

A certificate relating to Maria Volk.

Extract from the marriage register. Reverse annotated '59446 May, Paul'.

Certificate relating to Maria Kessler.

Document relating to Maria Volk.

Birth and baptism records for the child of the Ralfol and Dorothea Schmitt.