English Translation

Security Service RF/SS SD section Prague III - PA 11000 Prague-Bubentsch , 10 March 1943 Sachsenweg telex 77444 To the personal speakers of the Secretary of State at the Reichsprotector in Bohemia and Moravia, 47-Obersturmbannführer Dr. Gies, Betr.: Gerlach, Kurt, elementary school teacher, born 4.3.1889 in Dresden, ev.-luth., verh., 4 children, Pg. since 1.5.37 - No. 4, 316.269, Political Head, resident in Hellerau b/Dresden, High Way 10. Vors.: There : St.S. IV O - 143 c/42 of 7.12.42, here: III - PA 11000 of 15.1.43. In addition to the letter dated 15.1.43, the assessment given by the SD-Leitspart Dresden via Gerlach is sent with the request for information. "G. is an old Völkischer champion who formerly belonged to the 'Tanzmannkreis'. He has also acted as a Völkischen writer. Today he is a zealous party leader, whom the relevant local group of the NSDAP described as faithful and operational and of absolute political reliability. He also actively supported the movement before taking power. G. also enjoys the best judgement in the field. He draws out a high professional opinion, which is particularly expressed in his diligence. Moreover, he presides in class with great skill. He keeps his classes in strict discipline, without having to use strict means, and understands how to attract the children to active cooperation. G. is considered to be very modest in his performance. He is the typical example of a person who is more than he seems to be. As a writer, his suitability lies in the field of historical novel. But also in other areas of literature he has produced quite pleasing achievements." Eing.: 12.Mrz.1943 St. G. IV O - 143 e/42