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Image Not Available for Letter written by Major Ferdinand von Schill advising the German people to fight for independence against Napoleon rule.
Letter written by Major Ferdinand von Schill advising the German people to fight for independence against Napoleon rule.
Image Not Available for Letter written by Major Ferdinand von Schill advising the German people to fight for independence against Napoleon rule.

Letter written by Major Ferdinand von Schill advising the German people to fight for independence against Napoleon rule.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.8 x 16.7 cm (9 3/8 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/7692
    LocationNot currently on display

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    Image Not Available for The professor shows the sword of Major Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May 1809.
    The professor shows the sword of Major Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May 1809.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Public announcement to the people of Stralsund from Major Ferdinand von Schill dated the day before his death.
    Public announcement to the people of Stralsund from Major Ferdinand von Schill dated the day before his death.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Close up of plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
    Close up of plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The students view the plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
    The students view the plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Drawing of Major von Schill showing the gaping wound in his forehead.
    Drawing of Major von Schill showing the gaping wound in his forehead.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The students gather at the memorial to Major von Schill and listen to the professor telling the story.
    The students gather at the memorial to Major von Schill and listen to the professor telling the story.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Gravesite of Major von Schill in Stralsund. Only his body is buried in this place, his head was sent to Leiden.
    Gravesite of Major von Schill in Stralsund. Only his body is buried in this place, his head was sent to Leiden.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for On Schill Street, the students reinact the battle in Stralsund where Major Schill was killed by the Danes and Dutch army.
    On Schill Street, the students reinact the battle in Stralsund where Major Schill was killed by the Danes and Dutch army.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The students stand in front of the lattices which cover the cellar where eleven officers under Major Schill were kept prior to being shot.
    The students stand in front of the lattices which cover the cellar where eleven officers under Major Schill were kept prior to being shot.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Giant billboard strongly advising against dangerous driving.
    Giant billboard strongly advising against dangerous driving.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Cycling rules. A traffic week has been organized in Berlin to instruct everybody in traffic rules. The cyclist at right rides along the road contrary to traffic rules. The other cyclist shows how it must be done.
    Cycling rules. A traffic week has been organized in Berlin to instruct everybody in traffic rules. The cyclist at right rides along the road contrary to traffic rules. The other cyclist shows how it must be done.
    Presse-Photo
    June 27, 1938
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The radio operator takes down the landing instructions, briefly advising the pilot.
    The radio operator takes down the landing instructions, briefly advising the pilot.
    Presse-Photo
    1930s
    Photograph
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