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Robert Havemann Society

The Robert Havemann Society is a German organization whose Archive of the DDR Opposition collects, preserves, and makes accessible materials on opposition and resistance to the communist dictatorship in East Germany.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Robert Havemann Society (Robert-Havemann-Gesellschaft) maintains the Archive of the DDR Opposition, which collects, preserves, and makes accessible materials on opposition and resistance to the communist dictatorship in the DDR. The archive emerged from the merger of three archives of the East German opposition and citizens' movement, and under the umbrella of the Robert Havemann Society it has developed into one of the most significant archives for the history of DDR opposition.

History

The Archive of the DDR Opposition emerged from the merger of three archives of the East German opposition and citizens' movement. Under the umbrella of the Robert Havemann Society, it has developed into one of the most significant archives for the history of DDR opposition.

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