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Oelssner, Fred 1903-1977

Archival location guide — where this economist’s surviving papers are held, their notable correspondents, and key published sources.

Portrait of Oelssner, Fred 1903-1977

Born 1903 · died 1977

Fred Oelßner was a German communist politician, economist and a leading political figure in the German Democratic Republic. He served as secretary of several departments of the ruling Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED), specializing in cultural and academic matters.

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Where the papers are held

The surviving papers of Oelssner, Fred 1903-1977 are held at German Federal Archives.

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Cite this entry

Oelssner, Fred 1903-1977. “Archival papers.” Economists’ Papers, https://www.economistspapers.org.uk/oelssner-fred-1903-1977/ (accessed 19 Jun 2026).