Hello Greg,

On Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 09:59:32 , you wrote:
> I have some questions regarding the German made Elastolin toy soldiers of the
> 1933-1943 period.  These soldiers are made of "Masse" or composition and are
> about 7.5cm tall, and very acurately painted to represent the German armed
> forces of the period.  The Equipemnt and uniforms rapidly change reflexive to
> the development of the rise of the Nazi state.  The prominent political figures
> were also produced incredible detail.

Sounds like an excellent collection.

> I am designing a virtual exhibit of nice collection of these figurines that
> mostly appear to date to the earlier 1933-1936/37 period.  I am working on the
> idea that the The toys were very representive of the idealistic times and
> changes of Germany at this time.  I think it is possible or probable to to make
> some fair asumptions connecting the pride in one's nation and its
> military/political party.  I have been approaching the project from the veiw of
> the German youth groups, camps and rallies of the times and the toys and
> messages they were constantly presented with.

Sounds like an excellent exhibit.


> Am I walking a thin line discussing the rise of Nazi culture?

Why would you be?  It's part of our shared past.

> Are there any good resources anyone might know of?

I'm betting a google with key words will yield a ton of material.


> Is it politicially objectible to show toys that are indictive of the Nazi
> period when they are so acurate?

I'm saddened to hear this. Forget the PC aspect.  Censorship of any sort
is not valid in any historical research.

> HOw much of a discussion of Nazi culture is okay - I do not want to sound like
> I am promoting it.

How could you be?

>  I am steering clear of the post 1938 period for this  reseason.

Why?


Good luck, and ignore the censors, even the one lurking within. ;-)
--
Regards,
Pádraig
Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 09:50:47  [-0800 UTC]

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