English Translation

59 BdS III Prague, July 5, 194l. I have spoken with Sturmbannführer W o l f the matter. Our views are in line with the fact that Professor Hö n i c h of the University of Bilfende Kunst is only eligible for the Eichendorffpreis. The previous sponsors come from the fields of writing and music and therefore it would be shown to choose a representative of fine art this time. Prof. Hönich has been working in this area for many years and has done so much for the former art academy that he is also worthy of the award for political reasons. Since in the last few days he is repeatedly put back by the difficulties that his transfer to the Reichsdienst, such recognition would be to be welcomed precisely for this reason. He has not yet received a price whose meaning lies less in the amount of money than in the public honour. With regard to his age he would probably not be considered any more later. That his ability justifies the recognition of the Eichendorffpreis without doubt, is probably to be regarded as definite. 1600 The proposal of Gauleiter Henlein includes the Walter H e n s e l, who is no longer artistically created on the music show today, and the Germanists Prof. In addition, both are significantly younger than Prof. Hönich, so that they can still be taken into account in the coming years. Prof.Hönich is also proposed by him. ss-Hauptsarmführer Monlay StS. an larea : Trof Hinioh t/s9 St. S.1π 0-3141