Getuigen Verhalen: Oral History of a Female CPN Member (1919-1990s)

This oral history interview documents the life of a female member of the Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN) born in 1919, covering her activities from WWII resistance to municipal governance. Created by Aletta, Institute for Women's History, the record captures over 60 years of political activism and social work in Rotterdam. It serves as a primary source for the Aletta project focused on women's roles in Dutch communism.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the transition from illegal resistance to formal political participation using the subject's CPN membership history
• Researching the history of Dutch women's movements through the subject's tenure as NVB chair
• Investigating the origins of Rotterdam's anti-discrimination policies via the founding of Radar

Strengths

• Expert-led collection by the Aletta Institute for Women's History
• Longitudinal coverage spanning 1919 to the 1990s
• Detailed accounts of specific organizations like NVB and Radar

Limitations

• Single-subject sample size (N=1) limits generalizability
• Subjective nature of oral history and potential recall bias
• Unknown file format and transcription status

Provenance

Source

Aletta, instituut voor vrouwengeschiedenis

Collection Method

Oral history interview

Time Range

1919-1990s

Freshness

Last updated March 2026; the interview itself covers historical events up to the 1990s.

Geography

Netherlands