Zeitung Collection

Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book
945565 Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Pan. Art and literary magazine, 1895. Creator: Sattler, Joseph Kaspar (1867-1931)
Pan. Art and literary magazine, 1895. Private Collection

German art and decoration, 1898. Creator: Witzel, Joseph Rudolf (1867-1924)
German art and decoration, 1898. Private Collection

Saturday morning
Peter Ebel

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Journal; Newspaper; Zeitung (engraving)
7196454 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Journal; Newspaper; Zeitung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal; Newspaper; Zeitung)

German newspapers during the Weimar Republic. Jewish Museum
German newspapers during the Weimar Republic. Issues 1929, 1930, 1932. Berliner Zeitung Illustrirte, Der Spiegel Welf, and Beitbilder. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

First World War (1917). Control position in a German zeppelin during an attack to the United Kingdom. Illustrierte Zeitung (October, 1917). Drawing

Feldgraue Druckkunst. Sondershau der Zeitung der 10. Armee. Poster by Fred Hendriok, 1917 for an exhibition of armed forces prints. German soldier holding two Army standards

Feldgraue Druckkunst. Sondershau der Zeitung der 10. Armee. Poster shows a soldier holding two Army standards. Text announces an exhibit of armed forces prints

Wilna-Minsk, Altertumer Kunstgewerbe, Ausstellung der Zeitung der 10. Armee, Juni 1918, Wilna. Poster shows a vase of flowers drawn in a folk art style with two coats of arms on either side

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"Zeitung: A Window into the Past and Present" From the Morgenpost to Le Vocabulaire Illustre, "zeitung" has been a significant part of our history. Dating back to Ferdinand von Quast's viticulture in Bolzano, Merano, and Tramin in Tyrol in 1862, newspapers have played a crucial role in documenting events and shaping public opinion. During the Weimar Republic era, German newspapers became even more influential. They provided a platform for diverse voices and perspectives, including those from marginalized communities like the Jewish population. The Jewish Museum stands as a testament to their significance during that time. In times of conflict like the First World War, newspapers held immense power. The control position they had over information dissemination could sway public sentiment or rally support for military efforts. Fred Hendriok's poster showcasing Feldgraue Druckkunst (field grey printing art) by Zeitung der 10. Armee exemplifies this influence. But "zeitung" is not just about war; it also encompasses cultural exhibitions such as Wilna-Minsk Altertumer Kunstgewerbe Ausstellung der Zeitun (Wilna-Minsk Ancient Art Exhibition). These events showcased artistic achievements while providing an opportunity for people to connect with their heritage and appreciate various forms of craftsmanship. Throughout history, "zeitung" has evolved alongside society's changing needs. From engraved illustrations capturing everyday life to modern digital platforms delivering news instantaneously worldwide – it remains an essential medium bridging past and present. So next time you pick up a newspaper or scroll through online headlines, remember its rich legacy rooted in centuries-old traditions of storytelling and information sharing – all encapsulated within that simple word: "zeitung.