Letters from Germany

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“Russians Groups in Berlin” [a misleading caption]. Photograph from the Canadian military collection, likely depicting Soviet troops or officials in postwar Berlin. Item ID: 4233559. Copyright: Crown. Credit: Canada. Department of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / ecopy.

This briefing book includes a series of despatches and personal letters from Canadian diplomats and military officers stationed in Germany. The letters date from after the Berlin Blockade, and include detailed political reporting on the relations between the occupying powers, the city of Berlin, and the view from Bonn.

The list below represents only a selection of documents made available in LAC ATIP Release A-2024-01457.

Note that many of the records here are partially sanitized. A complaint has been filed and more will be available when more information is released.

Identifier Title Date Source
CDBC00312 Canadian Military Mission, Berlin, to SSEA, despatch no. 125 September 22, 1949 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00313 Canadian Military Mission, Berlin, to SSEA, despatch no. 81 January 30, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00314 Canadian Military Mission, Berlin, to SSEA, despatch no. 169 February 27, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00315 Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 164 February 28, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00316 Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 40 March 28, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00317 Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 81 April 24, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00318 Letter from Maurice Pope to [Arnold] Heeney May 2, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00319 Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 107 May 5, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00320 "Conditions in West Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, no. 288 August 2, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00321 "A trip to Berlin, things seen and heard and impressions formed," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 430 September 11, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00322 "Travel by Highway to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 421 September 12, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00323 "Conditions in Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 471 September 22, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00324 Canadian Military Mission, Berlin, to SSEA, no. 860 October 4, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00325 "A trip to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 535 October 12, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00326 "Dedication of the Freedom Bell in the City Hall, Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 581 October 30, 1950 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00327 Personal Letter from Tom [Davis] in Bonn to Arnold [Heeney] January 22, 1951 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00328 "Journey Berlin-Moscow," Military Attache (Moscow) to Directorate of Military Intelligence January 28, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00329 "Visit to Berlin," The Canadian Charge D'Affaires A.I., Moscow, U.S.S.R. to the Secretary of State for External Affairs, Despatch no. 79 January 30, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00330 "Visit to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 89 February 1, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00331 "Situation to Berlin," Canadian Ambassador, Bonn, to the Secretary of State for External Affairs, Despatch no. 431 May 19, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00332 Letter from T. C. Davis (Bonn) to Lt.-Col. J. H. Larocque (Canadian Military Mission, Berlin) June 4, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00333 "U.S.-USSR Relations," WashDC to SSEA, despatch no. 1485 June 25, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00334 "Berlin," WashDC to SSEA, WA-1757 July 3, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00335 "Berlin, WashDC to SSEA, WA-1805 July 9, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00336 "Reporting on Berlin and East Germany," Memorandu for Defence Liaison (2) Division October 1, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00337 Letter from J. W. Estey, Supreme Court of Canada to L.D. Wilgress November 14, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00338 "Dr. Walter Linse," Memorandum for the Under-Secretary November 20, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00339 "My Trip to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 980 November 21, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00340 Letter from A. J. Andrew (bonn) to Howie [Larocque, Berlin] November 27, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00341 "The Situation in Berlin," SSEA to Bonn, despatch no. S-733 November 28, 1952 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00343 "Security Arrangements in Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 21 January 10, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00342 "The Situation in Berlin and Security Arrangements in Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 22 January 10, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00344 "Trip to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 98 February 5, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00345 "Soviet Policy towards Germany," WashDC to SSEA, despatch no. 389 February 21, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00346 "Quadripartite Talks in Berlin on Air Safety," HICLON to SSEA, despatch no. 1203 May 19, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00347 "Talks with Soviets over the Air Corridors to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 446 May 23, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00348 "Talks with Soviets over the Air Corridors to Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 470 June 3, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00349 "Appointment of Semeonov as High Commissioner in Berlin," SSEA to Bonn, despatch no. 473 June 4, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00350 "Visit to Germany; Coronation Ceremonies at Hanover," Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Council and OEEC, Paris, to SSEA, despatch no. 1843 June 10, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00351 "Riots in East Berlin," HICLON to SSEA, no. 1177 June 18, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00352 "Report on my Visit to Berlin - June 18 to 21, 1953," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 545 June 22, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00353 "Future of Germany," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 546 June 23, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00354 "Political Situation in West Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 949 October 13, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00356 "Political Situation in West Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, Numbered Letter no. 991 October 19, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00355 "Funeral of Mayor Reuter," Bonn to SSEA, numbered letter no. 980 October 19, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00357 "Quadripartite Talks on Air Safety: Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, numbered letter no. 1147 November 30, 1953 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00358 "Berlin," Bonn to USSEA, numbered letter no. 192 March 3, 1954 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
CDBC00359 "May Day Rallies in East and West Berlin," Bonn to SSEA, despatch no. 465 May 12, 1954 "BERLIN. Political Situation. Relations between West and East Berlin," RG25-A-3-c, 10937-40, LAC.
Letters from Germany