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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, July 11, 1937
- 1937-Jul-11
Kasimir Fajans, a professor of chemistry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor who fled Europe with the rise of the Third Reich, offers his former mentee, Max Bredig (1902-1977), a fellowship to conduct research at…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig
- Circa 1937
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) wishes her brother, Max Bredig (1902-1977), a happy birthday and asks what he would like for a gift. She additionally requests that he contact her acquaintance, Mrs. Raffael, who would…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, November 9, 1937
- 1937-Nov-09
After immigrating to the United States in the fall of 1937 upon the invitation of Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), Max Bredig (1902-1977) updates his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), on his professional and social life at…
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Skein Dyed Yarn
- 1928 – 1968
Four skeins of yarn, connected in bundles of two. Each has been skein dyed with General Aniline & Film Corporation dye, 1% Acid Alizarine Brown RRL-CF and 1% Supralan Grey BRLS-CF. There is a paper label attached to…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, February 24, 1937
- 1937-Feb-24
As his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), prepares to emigrate from Germany, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides him with a list of potential professional references abroad, including American scientists and the French…
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Hand-crank Centrifuge, Babcock Milk Tester
- After 1900 – before 1950
A metal, hand-crank centrifuge with a three-pronged metal base. The base is painted a rusty red color and has been attached to a wooden board for stability. A long metal crank on the side of the base bends at a…
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Prosthetic arm with hook
- 1900s
A hollow, fiberglass prosthetic arm with attached pincher hooks and a rubber grip. The left hook can be manipulated by the wearer by a lever mechanism. The hooks are not detachable and the elbow joint is missing from…
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Prosthetic arm with strings
- 1900s
A prosthetic arm and detachable hand with wrist and mechanisms that allow the joints to be manually rotated and locked into place. The hand has a wide, hinged, non-jointed thumb with a large surface and a curved pointer…
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Standing Wheelchair Model
- 1900s
A wooden model of a standing wheelchair with a figure. The model is constructed of three pieces: two sides of the wheelchair, and one figure. The model was built by Morris A. Robbins, M.D. (1916-2004), an orthopedic…
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Pasteurization Does Not Destroy the Vitamins in Milk
- 1930s (Poster)
- After 1993 – before 2021 (Correspondence)
Framed poster depicting a baby holding a bottle of milk. Underneath reads: "Pasteurization Does/Not Destroy the/ Vitamins in Milk/Play Safe-Buy Only/Pasteurized/Milk".
A letter from James Dickson to Fred Weber is…
- Author Dickson, James
- Addressee Weber, Fred
- Subject Milk--Pasteurization, Dairy products, Pasteurization, Dickson, James
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, September 24, 1937
- 1937-Sep-24
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides paternal advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), before his departure from Germany to the United States in the fall of 1937. Georg additionally compliments his son and requests that…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, October 14, 1937
- 1937-Oct-14
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) inquires about the well-being of his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who has recently arrived in the United States to work as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan. He informs Max of…
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Jewish Aid Societies- Reciepts
- 1936 – 1937
Receipts for purchases of Judischen Rundschau, a Jewish weekly periodical published in Germany between 1902 and 1938, donations to Keren Hayesod, a Jewish Zionist organization, and other monetary exchanges.
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Portrait of Georg Bredig
- 1930s
Photograph of Georg Bredig (1868-1944) seated at a desk in a library or study. Bredig looks into the camera.
Georg Bredig was a German physical chemist known for his work with catalysts, reaction kinetics, and…
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Chemists, College teachers
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Portrait of Georg Bredig
- 1930s
Photograph of Georg Bredig (1868-1944) seated at a desk in a library or study, regarding the book and scattered papers in front of him.
Georg Bredig was a German physical chemist known for his work with catalysts,…
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Chemists, College teachers
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, June 12, 1937
- 1937-Jun-12
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), about the recent engagement of his daughter, Marianne (nee Bredig) Homburger (1903-1987), to Viktor Homburger (1888-1968), a bank owner.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Third Reich, German Jews, Marriage
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, June 23, 1937
- 1937-Jun-23
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) inquires about the financial, health, and professional well-being of his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977). Georg additionally mentions future visits from North American colleagues and informs Max of…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Third Reich, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Chemistry, Weddings
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 11, 1937
- 1937-Apr-11
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides professional advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), regarding a disagreement with his supervisor.
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Third Reich, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Chemistry
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, February 6, 1937
- 1937-Feb-06
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) updates his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), on financial matters pertaining to their family and mentions recent personnel changes at the Technical University of Karlsruhe (Technische Universität…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 29, 1937
- 1937-Jan-29
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that he received a letter from his former doctoral student, Dr. Charles Siebenmann, who is working at the Connaught Laboratories of the University of…
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Letter from Georg Bredig and Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig, March 26, 1937
- 1937-Mar-26
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) updates his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), on potential professional opportunities in South Africa and family financial matters. Marianne Homburger (1903-1986) wishes her brother well for Easter.
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, September 27, 1937
- 1937-Sep-27
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) discusses financial matters with his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977) before Max's planned departure from Berlin, Germany to the United States in the fall of 1937.
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American Express Company telegram form
- 1937-Sep-29
- Creator Of Work American Express Company
- Subject American Express Company, Telegraph
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Adolph Jahn & Co. Insurance Broker insurance policy
- 1937-Sep-25
- 1938-Jan-26
- Creator Of Work Adolph Jahn & Co. Insurance Broker
- Subject Adolph Jahn & Co. Insurance Broker, Insurance policies, Insurance
