Diem, Carl, 1882-1962
Extent and Medium
[7] p.
Envelope 5/42 ; microfilm reel 058 ; Frames 57 - 64
Scope and Content
"Carl Diem (born June 24, 1882, Würzburg – December 17, 1962, Cologne) was a German sports administrator, and as Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the Berlin Olympic Games, the chief organizer of the 1936 Olympic Summer Games (sometimes referred to as the "Nazi Olympics"). He created the tradition of the Olympic torch relay when he organised the 1936 build-up event, and was an influential historian of sport, particularly the Olympic games." -- Wikipedia
newspaper clippings and handwritten reference.
Note(s)
Text in German and English.
People
- Diem, Carl, 1882-1962
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