English Translation

Prague, September 6, 1944 Statement of the Volk und Reich Verlag Prague on Käte Kamossa. Von Fräulein Käte Kamossa,Berlin, the publishing house Andree accepted two poetry volumes. The volume of poems "Kleine Sinfonie" was published in the 1st edition in 1994 in an edition of 5,500 pieces, 2nd edition in 1942 with 5, 500 pieces and 3rd edition in 1943 with 11,000 pieces. The second volume of poetry "Lyrische Vesper" was published in 1943 in an altitude of ll.oo0 pieces. The two volumes of poetry were selected by the author of the book from a very large number of these poems, which Miss Käte Kamossa presented during her poetry readings at Solda- ten. It was the best that was found underneath it. The volumes were often bought by soldiers, so that the editions were removed very quickly. On the other hand, some harsh criticism of the poems was practiced. 2. Käte Kamossa presented at her lectures with soldiers, in Offiziersheimen and so on the history of eyatrin". Käte Kathe Kamossa also presented this manuscript to the publishing house. Mr. Gottwald, who negotiated with her in this matter, saw, purely appreciable, also in this book a sales success and told Miss Käte Kamossa, to stand up for the acceptance of the Manuskrip- te. I myself had strong concerns against the manuscript. It may have effect on soldiers, in a special environment of a woman, without doubt. Those who don't think of their own children at home, under these circumstances, some things gain a completely different value than they actually have. But printed, as a children's book, therefore intended for children and having an effect on children, concerns arose with me and my coworkers, and I in the personal conversation expressed these thoughts to Miss Käte Kamossa unambiguously. Miss Kamossa then organized to us