John Toland is referenced in David Irving’s diaries primarily in connection with historical research and discussions about the circumstances surrounding Heinrich Himmler’s death. He appears to be a contact for historical information and potentially involved in the publication of historical works.
David Irving seems to view John Toland with a degree of respect and seeks his input on historical matters. He references Toland’s opinions on the circumstances surrounding Heinrich Himmler’s death and considers him a source of information. It is unclear what their professional relationship is, but it appears to involve historical research and potentially publishing.
* (2017) Irving receives a "round ketter" from Guy Leven-Torres, which is described as interesting. * (2021) Irving discusses a contact with Dr. Olaf Rose who, in turn, had contact with John Toland. Both believe that Hugh Thomas’s account is incorrect regarding Himmler’s death. * (2021) Toland’s name is mentioned in a discussion about a contract between Genoud and Paula Hitler. * (2022) A reference is made to Toland’s cousins, specifically one named Francis, and a desire to retrieve photo scans of Irving’s grandfather from them.
* diary_2017_may_oct * emails_2023_2024 * diary_2021 * diary_2022_jan_jun