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Image Not Available for Polish discus thrower, Miss Hedwig Weiss, uses the back of a police officer to write down notes.
Polish discus thrower, Miss Hedwig Weiss, uses the back of a police officer to write down notes.
Image Not Available for Polish discus thrower, Miss Hedwig Weiss, uses the back of a police officer to write down notes.

Polish discus thrower, Miss Hedwig Weiss, uses the back of a police officer to write down notes.

Creator P. Roth (German)
DateJuly 30 1936
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 18.1 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/8475
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for While the administration in Poland is being taken over by the German authorities, the Polish Police are working hand in hand with the German Police. Here a Polish Police Commissioner accepts the report of a Polish policeman.
While the administration in Poland is being taken over by the German authorities, the Polish Police are working hand in hand with the German Police. Here a Polish Police Commissioner accepts the report of a Polish policeman.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Portrait of a Polish police captain in Kraków, Poland.
Portrait of a Polish police captain in Kraków, Poland.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for The children are admitted to the Social Assistance group. Each child gives their personal information. None of the children can read or write. If a child still has parents, they may live with them, if the parents can prove that they are in a position to e
The children are admitted to the Social Assistance group. Each child gives their personal information. None of the children can read or write. If a child still has parents, they may live with them, if the parents can prove that they are in a position to e
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for This little lad obviously saw his daddy using the typwriter and he is trying to piece things together to write his wishes to Santa Claus.
This little lad obviously saw his daddy using the typwriter and he is trying to piece things together to write his wishes to Santa Claus.
P. Roth
November 3 1938
Photograph
Image Not Available for Berlin traffic police drove a large Berlin crowd to frenzy, as they demonstrated their all-round skills at riding motorcycles. This officer dashes past a string of toy balloons "bagging" a good number of them at Weissensee sports grounds in Berlin.
Berlin traffic police drove a large Berlin crowd to frenzy, as they demonstrated their all-round skills at riding motorcycles. This officer dashes past a string of toy balloons "bagging" a good number of them at Weissensee sports grounds in Berlin.
P. Roth
August 13 1939
Photograph
Image Not Available for Polish workers of the Polish newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" put the paper-rolls into the rotation machine.
Polish workers of the Polish newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" put the paper-rolls into the rotation machine.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Tens of thousands of German refugees fleeing from "Polish terror" crossed the border during 1939. Most found labour, others, exhausted by the flight, found relaxation in one of the refugee camps. Here is a view of the sleeping room for little refugee chil
Tens of thousands of German refugees fleeing from "Polish terror" crossed the border during 1939. Most found labour, others, exhausted by the flight, found relaxation in one of the refugee camps. Here is a view of the sleeping room for little refugee chil
P. Roth
August 20 1939
Photograph
Image Not Available for The newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" in Kraków is one of the largest in the Polish occuped territory and is printed in the most modern manner. Here a linotype man at work. From his office, he has a beautiful view of the city.
The newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" in Kraków is one of the largest in the Polish occuped territory and is printed in the most modern manner. Here a linotype man at work. From his office, he has a beautiful view of the city.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Editors of the Polish newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" set up a sheet in the composition room.
Editors of the Polish newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" set up a sheet in the composition room.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for This Berlin officer would fine any motorcyclist on the spot if he caught one "acrobat riding' in the streets. This officer, who stunt was much applauded, is part of a fitness performance at the Weissensee sports grounds in Berlin.
This Berlin officer would fine any motorcyclist on the spot if he caught one "acrobat riding' in the streets. This officer, who stunt was much applauded, is part of a fitness performance at the Weissensee sports grounds in Berlin.
P. Roth
August 13 1939
Photograph
Image Not Available for American police in Berlin? Actors rehearse their parts for a revue of "A kiss travels around the world" which will be staged at the Deutschlandhalle in connection with the automobile exhibit. Here "American police", driving vehicles with German licences f
American police in Berlin? Actors rehearse their parts for a revue of "A kiss travels around the world" which will be staged at the Deutschlandhalle in connection with the automobile exhibit. Here "American police", driving vehicles with German licences f
P. Roth
February 16 1939
Photograph
Image Not Available for On July 1, 1938, drivers in Austria will drive on the right side of the road. As a car approaches, an officer directs him to the right side of the road.
On July 1, 1938, drivers in Austria will drive on the right side of the road. As a car approaches, an officer directs him to the right side of the road.
P. Roth
July 2 1938
Photograph
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