David Irving engaged in various forms of document collecting, ranging from rare books and historical artifacts to financial records and correspondence. This activity was intertwined with his bookstore operations, personal research, and financial management.
Document collecting was a significant aspect of Irving's life, often driven by his historical research and the operation of his bookstore. The collection included rare books, particularly those related to World War II and Nazi Germany, as well as financial records and correspondence related to his business dealings. The process involved sourcing, purchasing, storing, and occasionally selling these documents.
* 2017: Mention of "rubbish, like Manchester or Birmingham during a trashman’s strike" suggesting the collection of discarded items. * 2021: Received boxes of books, reviewing invoices for "True Himmler," and discussing pricing for deluxe editions. A request was made to add "True Himmler" to a downloadable PDF page. * 2021: Planning a trip to Washington D.C. "for the archives." * 2022: Responding to a customer interested in purchasing books, including "Hitler's War," and managing orders for Germany. * 2023: Dealing with returned books and addressing financial issues related to orders. Kathy was tasked with ordering padded mailers (S-7531) from Uline for shipping. * 2023: Requesting a balance statement for the Barclays account to cover rent. * 2023: Kathy sent a link to a speech Irving gave when he turned 52, found through a random search on his website. * 2023: Dealing with bookstore customers and shipping books to Finland. * 2024: Receiving a donation request from the Wikimedia Foundation.
The nature of document collecting shifted over time. Initially focused on acquiring rare books and artifacts, it later incorporated managing financial records and responding to customer orders. The reliance on Kathy for tasks like ordering supplies and shipping increased in later years.
* Bookstore * Financial Management * True Himmler * Hitler's War * Kathy