VNVV “Vrouw en Volk” Magazines (Aug 1942 & Sept 1943) – Flemish WWII Women’s Organization Publications
Original pair of “Vrouw en Volk” magazines, issued in August 1942 and September 1943. These publications were produced by the Vrouw en Volk (VNVV), the women’s branch of the Vlaams Nationaal Verbond (VNV).
Softcover magazine format. Both issues are complete and remain in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear consistent with wartime paper publications (see images for details).
Scarce original examples of Flemish WWII-era printed material, of particular interest to collectors focusing on collaboration movements, women’s organizations, and occupation-period propaganda.
€32,00
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Details
| Classification | Flemish Collaboration |
|---|---|
| Conflict | World War II |
| Country | Belgium |
Statement
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Historical Description
“Vrouw en Volk” served as the official publication of the Vrouw en Volk (VNVV), the female auxiliary organization of the Vlaams Nationaal Verbond. During the German occupation of Belgium following the German invasion of Belgium, the VNV positioned itself as a collaborationist movement aligned with German interests and ideology.
The VNVV played a role in mobilizing women within this framework, promoting social, cultural, and ideological participation on the home front. Publications like “Vrouw en Volk” combined domestic guidance, organizational news, and ideological messaging, reinforcing themes such as nationalism, community service, and support for the broader political goals of the movement.
Magazines of this type illustrate how collaborationist organizations sought to integrate women into their structures and disseminate propaganda tailored specifically to a female audience during wartime. Today, surviving issues are valued as primary-source material reflecting both the social history of the occupation and the role of women within these movements.
