Sections

EST 1917
Advertisement

Hamsun Did Not Sign Pro-nazi Letter, Paper States

October 3, 1939
See Original Daily Bulletin From This Date

The Norwegian daily, Bergens Aftenblat, publishes an apology to Knut Hamsun, the author, for the paper’s report that he had signed a pro-Nazi propaganda letter. The paper states that Dagfin Gjessing was the only signer of the letter.

Reporting the stories that define our era. When history unfolds in real-time, the Jewish world turns to JTA. Your support ensures we can document the complexities of war and the resilience of Jewish communities with integrity.

Choose an amount to donate

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement