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23 items
How to Use The Chemical Illustrators
- 1940
Modeling kit instruction manual, six unused cardboard sheets containing pop-out pieces representing ions, and a handwritten document found in the pages of the manual signed and dated Herbert T. Pratt, January 2, 1995.
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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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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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Letter from Gustav Jacoby to Max Bredig, December 4, 1940
- 1940-Dec-04
Gustav Jacoby, a New York immigration lawyer, informs Max Bredig (1902-1977) of his progress towards preparing an affidavit for Bredig's brother-in-law, Viktor Homburger (1888-1968).
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Letter from Max Bredig to Moritz Straus, December 12, 1940
- 1940-Dec-28
Max Bredig (1902-1977) thanks Moritz Straus for giving him advice on helping his sister and her family immigrate from France to America.
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Letter from Robert F. Fernald to Max Bredig, June 2, 1941
- 1941-Jun-02
Brief correspondence from the American Consulate of Madrid, Spain, thanking Max Bredig (1902-1977) for his telegram supporting the visa application of Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968).
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Letter from Friedrich Franz Nord to Ilse Wolfsberg, January 21, 1941
- 1941-Jan-21
Friedrich Franz Nord (1889-1973) tells Ilse Wolfsberg that he has reached out to Ilse Hayn and Max Bredig (1902-1977) about obtaining a visa, likely intended for Fritz G. Hochwald (1897-1968). He suggests that…
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Copy of a telegram from Max Bredig to Marianne Bredig
- Circa 1940
Copy of a telegram in which Max Bredig (1902-1977) expresses his happiness that his sister Marianne (1903-1986) and her husband have received their visas timely. Max tells Marianne not to worry about the expenses…
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Undated notes written by Max Bredig
- 1940s
Assortment of handwritten notes containing dates and names associated with family and friends abroad whom Max Bredig (1868-1902) is attempting to aid in immigration to the United States.
- Creator Of Work Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Reis, Alfred J., 1882-1951, Third Reich, World War (1939-1945), Jewish refugees
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Georg Bredig, September 26, 1940
- 1940-Sep-26
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) writes to her father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), about her circumstances in Germany, provides updates on family members, and asks if he submitted documents required for her family's…
- Author Homburger, Marianne, 1903-1986
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Homburger, Marianne, 1903-1986, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
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Noted German Biochemist Joins Faculty at N.Y.U.
- 1940-Jul-31
- Publisher New York times
- Subject Neuberg, Carl, 1877-, New York University, Chemists, Biochemists, Newspapers
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Aunt of U.S. Consul Dies in Exiles' Camp
- Circa 1940
- Publisher New York times
- Subject Nazi concentration camps
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Viennese Plead for a Haven Here
- 1941-Mar-02
- Publisher New York times
- Subject Refugees, Jewish refugees, World War (1939-1945), Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945)
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Letter from Max Bredig to Leon Strauss, May 15, 1941
- 1941-May-15
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to Dr. Leon Strauss about completing an affidavit for Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968). Bredig tells Strauss about the information he included in his affidavit for Hochwald. He…
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Nazis Ask U.S. To Take Exiles
- 1941-Jan-28
Clipping from the New York Journal-American, a daily newspaper published from 1937 to 1966.
- Author Hutchinson, William Kinsey, 1896-1958
- Publisher Hearst Corporation
- Subject Nazis, World War (1939-1945), Refugees, New York Journal-American
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Wanderung und Immigration
- Migration and Immigration
- 1941-Mar-14
Immigration and Migration section of Aufbau, a periodical that began publication in 1934 as a newsletter for the German-Jewish Club of New York. In the beginning, the newspaper contained mostly news about club…
- Publisher Aufbau (New York, N.Y.)
- Subject Newspapers, Aufbau (New York, N.Y.), Emigration and immigration
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Wanderung und Immigration: Neue Quoten-Einteilung?
- Migration and Immigration: New Quota System?
- 1941-Jan
Article from Aufbau, a periodical that began in 1934 as a newsletter for the German-Jewish Club of New York. In the beginning, the newspaper contained mostly news about club activities, articles about Jewish culture and…
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Letter from the German Consulate General to Georg Bredig
- 1940-Dec-06
Letter requesting Georg Bredig (1868-1944) to meet with the German Consulate General. Bredig is instructed to bring this letter and identification papers. In this letter, Bredig is referred to by his Jewish name…
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Third Reich, Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945), Jews, German
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Arrival notice for Marianne, Paul and Viktor Homburger
- 1941-Jun-20
Newspaper clipping announcing the arrivals of Marianne (1903-1986), Paul (1882-1965), and Viktor Homburger (1888-1968).
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Letter from Max Bredig to Fritz Hochwald, September 2, 1941
- 1941-Sep-02
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) updates Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968) on his immigration visa references. He suggests contacting a woman in Lisbon who might be able to provide a reference.
