Getuigen Verhalen: Oral History of a Female CPN Member (1918-1998)

Oral history interview documenting the life and political activities of a female member of the Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN) born in 1918. Produced by Atria for the Aletta project, the record details illegal resistance during WWII and post-war party leadership roles. The data captures a lifespan of activism from pre-war youth to late-life athletic participation.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the involvement of women in the distribution of the illegal newspaper 'De Waarheid'
• Researching the administrative roles of female 'districtbestuurders' within the CPN
• Investigating the intersection of communist activism and women's peace movements (vrouwenvredesorganisaties)

Strengths

• Expert-curated by Atria, a specialized institute for women's history
• Detailed accounts of illegal press distribution during the German occupation
• Covers specific organizational roles such as district board member and treasurer

Limitations

• Single-subject sample size (n=1) limits generalizability
• Subjective nature of oral history and potential recall bias
• Content is likely available only in the Dutch language

Provenance

Source

Atria, kennisinstituut voor emancipatie en vrouwengeschiedenis

Collection Method

Oral history interview

Time Range

1918-1998

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-03

Geography

Netherlands