This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Refugees flee East Germany as Westward hope grows
The article describes East Germans seeking asylum in the West, facing a rigid board process in Marienfelde and the emotional toll of leaving. It notes 10,000 political prisoners, widespread control by the Communists, and a large refugee flow linked to economic and political pressure, with West Germany hosting about 13 million refugees and many finding jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vopos—Volkspolizei
Communist People’s Police
Board
Marienfelde
Allee
East Germany
Germany