All documents written by Nietzsche are primary sources, as are documents written by others, or those of a different nature that concern the life and work of Nietzsche directly.
Works

Works

Works are books or writings by Nietzsche authorised and effectively published as well as disseminated by himself. At present, HyperNietzsche merely contains both the facsimile edition and a new edition of Der Wanderer und sein Schatten by the Munich Nietzsche team.

Manuscripts

Manuscripts

Writings penned or dictated by Nietzsche himself, transcriptions and proofs initiated by him and typoscripts are all treated as manuscripts. At present, HyperNietzsche contains the facsimile editions of 33 manuscripts representing the complete handwritten tradition concerning Der Wanderer und sein Schatten, Morgenröthe and Die Fröhliche Wissenschaft.

Library

Library und Readings

The library holdings actually recorded as well as all publications which were in Nietzsche’s possession at least temporarily, regardless of whether or not he had read them, are considered Nietzsche’s library. Any publications or writings actually read by Nietzsche, irrespective of the status of possession, are reckoned his reading.
Co

Correspondence

Letters effectively sent and other notes by, and to, Nietzsche.
Iconography

Picture Material

Photos or other illustrations depicting either Nietzsche or persons, places or things from his life and world.
Passport

Biographical Documents

All kinds of documents pertaining directly to Nietzsche’s life, such as, e.g., writings and letters mentioning Nietzsche, bills and documents from the realm of everyday life, as well as public records.