A small file of correspondence and reports on Rudolf Hess' medical and psychological health and the conditions of his imprisonment from 1942 to 1945. Included in the file are records of Hess’ dental examinations, reports on Hess’ mental health and depression, correspondence regarding arrangements for the security of Hess’ captivity and provisions for providing Hess with rations, clothing and books, and a letter written by Hess to the British government complaining of the conditions of his imprisonment.
- Collection ID
- FO1093
- Conflict
- Second World War
- Countries
- England France Germany Russia Wales
- Document Reference
- FO 1093/5/2
- Document Types
- Correspondence Report
- File Reference
- FO 1093/5
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.fo1093.0005.002
- Keywords
- Postal Communications Vetting Of Prisoner Correspondence Surveillance Hess' Mental Condition Medical Records Security Secrecy Food Supplies Censorship Propaganda
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Foreign Office Permanent Under-Secretary's Department
- Pages
- 41
- Persons Discussed
- Rudolf Hess
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Surveillance
