NSDAP archive: How DER SPIEGEL processed the data from the NSDAP membership card file
DER SPIEGEL has processed data from the NSDAP membership card file to uncover insights about individuals involved with Hitler's regime. The article addresses the origins of the data, the implications of the findings, and potential errors in the records. It aims to provide clarity on the significance of membership dates and their connection to the Nazi party.
- ▪DER SPIEGEL analyzed the NSDAP membership card file to reveal connections to Hitler's regime.
- ▪The article discusses the sources of the data and the meaning behind the membership dates.
- ▪It also highlights potential errors in the records that may affect interpretations.
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| Original publisher | Spiegel |
| Canonical URL | https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/nsdap-archive-how-der-spiegel-processed-the-data-from-the-nsdap-membership-card-file-a-c2d916be-b6d1-4b39-bab9-debdc9c45f7e#ref=rss |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T11:30:00.335Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T11:30:00.335Z |
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[M] Lea Rossa / DER SPIEGEL; Peer Grimm / dpa / picture alliance if (typeof(Event) === 'function') {window.dispatchEvent(new Event('POLYGON_DOM_LARGEST_CONTENTFUL_PAINT_READY'));} NSDAP membership card file How DER SPIEGEL processed the data from the NSDAP membership card file Where does the data come from? What do the matches mean? What errors exist? And what does the date of joining reveal about entanglement with Hitler’s regime? Here you can find the answers to the most important questions about the Nazi card file.
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