Contains among other things: Points of view for the choice of a base in East Asia, especially the port of Wei-hai-wei (memorandum of the Reichsmarineamt, with maps), 14 Nov. 1895 Occupation of Kiautschou after the murder of two German missionaries (telegram of the emperor to the Reich Chancellor, copy), 6 Nov. 1895, 6 Nov. 1895, German mission of the emperor to the Reich Chancellor, 6 Nov. 1895, German mission of the emperor to the emperor. Nov. 1897 Russian objection against the occupation of Kiautschou Bay by German warships (Promemoria of the Foreign Office), (Nov. 1897) Appointment of Kpt. z.S. Rosendahl as commander on land over the German armed forces in Kiautschou (AKO, copy), 3 Jan. 1898

The passenger steamer 'Admiral Tirpitz' enters the port of Tsingtau. In the background lies the battleship S. M. S. 'Fürst Bismarck' in the floating dock / Photographer: Scherl

The mail steamer is unloaded at the port of Tsingtau. / Photographer: Scherl

Contains among other things: Steamer connections from Tsingtau to unopened Chinese ports, 1903 participation of German industry in the regulation of the Hsiao-Ching-ho canal and construction of connecting railways, (1903) 1904 "Das deutsche Schutzgebiet Kiautschou (1903) 1904" by A. von Janson (special edition from Deutsche Rundschau, ed. by Julius Rodenberg), 1904

Contains among other things: Financing of the port of Chifu from income from the Chinese customs surcharge in the province of Schantung, 1910 Project for the construction of a chemical factory in Tsingtau by China Alkali Comp. Ltd., Shanghai (Moritz Koppel), 1910 Establishment of the "Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tsingtau" (with statutes), 1910

Occasion: 73rd birthday of Grand Duke Friedrich I. ADDRESS: paper, 1 sheet, Hs., 27.5 x 18.7 cm. Under an imperial eagle holding the Baden coat of arms the congratulations surrounded by a painted border with motifs of the country (pagoda, branches with lampoins, a view of the harbour, at lower right a coat of arms with the colours of the imperial flag, drawing with watercolour). Artist: Andreas Fischer, lieutenant at sea. TEXT: Congratulations with handwritten signatures of the officers: Major Dürr, Commander of the III Lake Battalion, Lieutenant Captain Deimling, Head of Surveying in Kiautschou, Lieutenant at Sea Andreas Fischer and Kühlenthal, Lieutenant Max Frh. von Bodmann, Matrosenartillerie Detachement Kiautschou.

Contains among other things: Reports on the selection of locations for coal and fleet stations Reports on the political situation in East Asia Memoranda on bases in East Asia and the expansion of the port of Weihaiwei, reasons and requirements for the expansion of military bases in Germany abroad Report on dock and shipyard facilities in Amoy

Contains among other things: Report on Kiautschou Bay and Plan for Acquisition Reports on Chusan, Samsah, Kiautschou, Amoy Concerning Acquisition of a Base in East Asia Report on Investigation of Ports of East Asia Reports on Exploration of Futahau to Samsah-Bay, Funingfuh, Kiautschou Bay

Chinese workers expanding the port facilities of Tsingtau / Photographer: Scherl

Contains: Tsintau, projected port, Schatzekan, Litsun, Zahkau, Nikokau, Lojan, Tsimo,

Contains among other things: Expert opinion on the fortification plan of the port of Kiautschou, 14 June 1899 Chief of the cruiser squadron Heinrich Prinz von Preußen to the Second Admiral Ernst Fritze for the erection of the ships in case of war, 4 Nov. 1899 Also contains: Wladivostock (map section) Wakasa Bay (view)

Contains among other things: Organization of the Kwantung Leasehold Provisions on the Establishment of a Naval Office in Dalny, Port Regulations in Dalny Military Policy Report on Dalny and Port Arthur Regulation of Justice Facilities in the Kwantung Leasehold Impressions of the Japanese Establishment in Antung) Japanese Manchuria policy Opening of Port Arthur to general shipping Development of Dalny's shipping traffic from 1907 to 1912 Regulation regulating rights to land and buildings in Port Arthur and Dairen Development of Port Dairen since entry into force of the Japanese Customs Tariff in July 1911 Provisions on shipping tax in the Kwantung lease area

Contains among other things: Contract for port, canal and industrial tracks in Lübeck of 1 May 1901

Contains among other things: Fortification of the port of Kiautschou

Contains among other things: Monthly reports of Fortifikation Tsingtau for Nov. 1913 to June 1914 Construction of a port barrier for the entrance of the Great Port of Tsingtau Reinforcement of Tsingtau Assessment of the land front in Tsingtau

Contains among other things: Delivery of equipment, materials and accounting for the fortification of Kiautschou Reports on the fortification of the port and on the design of the fortifications of Kiautschou Report on squadron manoeuvres Oct. 1903

Contains among other things: Idea for a development plan for the area at the large port in Tsingtau Offers for the supply of water supply systems for the barracks at Bismarckberg in Tsingtau Liability of the entrepreneur Mauerer for roofing work of the troop accommodation in Kaumi Construction of the governorate house in Tsingtau