CPN06: Oral History Interview of a Dutch Communist Resistance Member

This oral history interview documents the life of a woman (CPN06) born in 1923 who was active in the Dutch communist resistance and the Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN). Produced by Atria, Institute for Women's History, the record covers her involvement in illegal WWII press, her post-war political career, and her eventual departure from the party. The narrative spans from her childhood in a commune through her political activities until the early 1990s.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the role of women in the illegal press during WWII by examining mentions of 'De Waarheid' and 'Een'
• Studying the impact of Binnenlandse Veiligheidsdienst (BVD) surveillance on former communist families
• Researching the transition of female activists from the CPN to the 'Rooie Vrouwen' and 'Vrouwen voor Vrede' movements

Strengths

• Covers a 68-year historical period from 1923 to 1991
• Expert-annotated by Atria, the Institute for Women's History
• Contains specific references to Binnenlandse Veiligheidsdienst (BVD) surveillance

Limitations

• Single-subject sample size prevents broader statistical inference
• Potential for recall bias as the interview was conducted long after the 1940s-1950s events

Provenance

Source

Atria, instituut voor vrouwengeschiedenis

Collection Method

Oral history interview

Time Range

1923-1991

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-03.

Geography

Netherlands