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TitleKen Knight Papers

Held atUniversity of London, Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Reference codeKGK

Date1937-1987, 2005

Creator
- Knight, Kenneth G (1921-1999) German Studies scholarMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  German Studies scholar and Secretary-Librarian to the Institute of Germanic Studies at the University of London from 1960 to 1965. He left to set up the German department and the newly established University of Canterbury. During WW2 he was conscientious objector, working as a firefighter between 1943 to 1945, followed by 15 months relief work in Germany.

Scope and ContentKen Knight was a relief worker in the British Zone from May 1945 to July 1946, mainly working with Polish displaced persons. The bulk of these papers are his letters home which give an insight into the challenges of working in occupied Germany in the immediate postwar period.
As a German speaker Knight was able to communicate with civilians and the letters record interactions with Germans and his impressions of Germany under occupation, including the Russian Zone. Knight knew Germany well and the papers contain several small diaries of his visit to Germany in 1937. He also enjoyed the theatre and the papers contain multiple programmes of performances at the state theatre in Brunswick.
The post-war letters give an insight into Knight’s work as a lecturer in German Studies.

Conditions governing accessOpen. At least 48 hours' notice is required for research visits.

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