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Image Not Available for The students gather at the memorial to Major von Schill and listen to the professor telling the story.
The students gather at the memorial to Major von Schill and listen to the professor telling the story.
Image Not Available for The students gather at the memorial to Major von Schill and listen to the professor telling the story.

The students gather at the memorial to Major von Schill and listen to the professor telling the story.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 21.2 x 18 cm (8 3/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/7688
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The students view the plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
The students view the plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The professor shows the sword of Major Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May 1809.
The professor shows the sword of Major Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May 1809.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for On Schill Street, the students reinact the battle in Stralsund where Major Schill was killed by the Danes and Dutch army.
On Schill Street, the students reinact the battle in Stralsund where Major Schill was killed by the Danes and Dutch army.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The students stand in front of the lattices which cover the cellar where eleven officers under Major Schill were kept prior to being shot.
The students stand in front of the lattices which cover the cellar where eleven officers under Major Schill were kept prior to being shot.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Public announcement to the people of Stralsund from Major Ferdinand von Schill dated the day before his death.
Public announcement to the people of Stralsund from Major Ferdinand von Schill dated the day before his death.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Letter written by Major Ferdinand von Schill advising the German people to fight for independence against Napoleon rule.
Letter written by Major Ferdinand von Schill advising the German people to fight for independence against Napoleon rule.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Drawing of Major von Schill showing the gaping wound in his forehead.
Drawing of Major von Schill showing the gaping wound in his forehead.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Close up of plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
Close up of plaque at the place where Major Ferdinand von Schill was killed.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Gravesite of Major von Schill in Stralsund. Only his body is buried in this place, his head was sent to Leiden.
Gravesite of Major von Schill in Stralsund. Only his body is buried in this place, his head was sent to Leiden.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Professors and students still wear the monk's garments of the past. In the classrooms professors practice discipline without force. A group of students casually gather around the lecturn to learn the lesson.
Professors and students still wear the monk's garments of the past. In the classrooms professors practice discipline without force. A group of students casually gather around the lecturn to learn the lesson.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A picture story about a day's work by a student at the Mining Academy in Freiberg, Germany
A picture story about a day's work by a student at the Mining Academy in Freiberg, Germany
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Schill Street in Stralsund, Germany. On the right corner, Major Schill died fighting with the French in 1809.
Schill Street in Stralsund, Germany. On the right corner, Major Schill died fighting with the French in 1809.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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