Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 458 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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1935-06-17
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Enclosure: See no. 509. Oberlaender Trust founded by Gustav Oberlaender, German born American citizen of Reading, Pa. and wealthy manufacturer; object of trust to stimulate cultural relations between U.S. and Germany by sending American professors, students, editors, and city officials to Germany; trust was performing useful service until National Socialists came into power; Oberlaender, during visit to Germany, called at Consulate and asked advice as to continuing trust; was advised to send fewer visitors but for longer periods in order that they might get a true picture of the situation; someone arranged interview with Hitler for Oberlaender; Oberlaender in many respects a worthy man, but very vain and everything was done to flatter his vanity; since then, the Oberlaender Trust has intensified its activities and has become a Nazi propaganda machine; its fellows go to Germany, are shown just what the Nazis want them to see, and return to America with glowing reports.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.