254 Corps Delivery Squadron, Royal Armoured Corps, British Army of the Rhine.—The Staatsbibliothek in Hamburg has been destroyed. Will ask about the fate of the contents.
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254 Corps Dely Sqn
RAC BAOR. {1}
14 Jan 46
Dear Dad,
I found the Staatsbibliothek in Hamburg to-day and went to have a look at it. It seems to have been completely destroyed. There was however an entrance in one corner which appeared to be in use, but there was a notice on the door saying “No admittance without the authority of the Military Government,’ so I will see Mil. Gov. next time I am in Hamburg & see what they know about the fate of the contents of the Library.
Much love
Evan.
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{1} 254 Corps Delivery Squadron, Royal Armoured Corps, British Army of the Rhine.