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Letter from Max Bredig to Hugh Stott Taylor, April 25, 1944
- 1944-Apr-25
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) tells Hugh Stott Taylor (1890-1974) that his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) has passed away. Bredig thanks Taylor for helping his father obtain a position at Princeton University which…
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Tangee Face Powder
- 1940s
A pink circular cardboard and paper box that, at one time, contained sealed powder in the color "Dark Rachel." The lid has "Tangee" printed in the middle and the side of the box is decorated with floral designs. The…
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La Jac Hi-Brown Liquid Face Powder and Leg Make-Up
- 1923 – 1949
A glass jar containing La Jac brand Hi-Brown Liquid Face Powder and Leg Make-up. The jar is clear, tapers at the top, and has an impressed border on both sides with a red metal twist cap. The front label features a…
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List of objects belonging to the Bredig family
- 1940s
List of objects belonging to the Bredig family. These items were possibly being shipped out of Germany to Max Bredig (1902-1977) in the United States or to the Netherlands where Georg Bredig (1868-1944) fled before…
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Telegram from Kasimir and Salomea Fajans to Max Bredig, 1944
- 1944-Apr-24
Kasimir (1887-1977) and Salomea Fajans send their condolences to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977), regarding the death of his father Georg Bredig (1868-1944).
In 1908, Kasamir Fajans studied catalysts under Georg Bredig…
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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, May 23, 1944
- 1944-May-23
Letter from Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975) to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977). Fajans tells Bredig that he will write an article about Georg Bredig's (1868-1944) life and work.
In 1908 Kasamir Fajans studied catalysts under…
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Autographes et Documents Historiques
- Circa 1930 – 1985
Cover of an autograph catalog by Alain Brieux (1922-1985), an antique dealer, bookseller, and astrolabe specialist.
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DDT... A deadly new bug killer as potent against insects as the sulfas and penicillin are against disease
- 1944
Better Homes & Gardens Magazine article describing the history, function, and effects of DDT on pests. Advertises the use of DDT for use in one's garden or home. The article includes a cartoon illustration of a mosquito…
- Contributor Better homes and gardens books
- Author Adams, Walter
- Artist Burris, Burmah
- Subject DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides, Insecticides--Toxicology, Better homes and gardens books, Home economics, Insect pests, Pests--Control, Periodicals
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Censorship Regulations
- 1940s
Censorship information provided by the American Red Cross. Letters were censored by the United States Military and Postal Service to protect sensitive information. Any information that could be significant to the…
- Creator Of Work American Red Cross
- Subject Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945), American Red Cross, Censorship, World War (1939-1945)
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Draft of a letter from Max Bredig to Kasimir Fajans, May 3, 1944
- 1944-May-03
Shortly after his father's death, Max Bredig (1902-1977) drafts a letter to Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975).
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Addressee Fajans, Kasimir, 1887-1975
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Fajans, Kasimir, 1887-1975
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Too Good to Give Away
- 1940s
A short story written by Fannie Ferber Fox. Written from the perspective of an immigrant and his family, the tale encapsulates feelings of insecurity experienced by immigrants in a new country. Without proper clothing,…
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Membership application for for SelfHelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc.
- 1940s
A membership application form to join and provide a donation to the Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc. Founded in 1936 by German Jews in New York, the organization's mission is to support new immigrants…
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Order instructions for Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc.
- 1940s
Includes a note with an address for a Richard J. Auerbach.
- Creator Of Work Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc.
- Addressee Auerbach, Richard J.
- Subject Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc.
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Letter from Otto Rosenberg to Max Bredig, August 2, 1944
- 1944-Aug-02
Otto Rosenberg acknowledges Fritz Schnell's letter.
- Author Rosenberg, Otto
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Rosenburg, Otto, Schnell, Federico
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Letter from Federico Schnell to Max Bredig, December 31, 1944
- 1944-Dec-31
Federico Schnell writes to his friend Max Bredig (1902-1977) shortly before the New Year. Fritz muses about his image of Max's life, and updates Max on his own home, wife, and child. Fritz also writes with news that he…
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Photograph of Alfred and Eva Schnell
- After 1920 – before 1944
Photograph of Alfred Schnell (1900-1944), Eva Schnell (1913-1944), and Eva's mother seated in lawn chairs. Eva's mother is seated in the foreground.
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Letter from Federico Schnell to Max Bredig, June 19, 1944
- 1944-Jun-19
Federico Schnell writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977) about his new home in Santiago, Chile, and his family. He ends the letter with a request for Bredig to send a letter on his behalf to his relative, Otto Rosenberg.
- Author Schnell, Federico
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Schnell, Federico, Rosenberg, Otto
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Letters from the American Red Cross to Max Bredig and Liselotte Zadek, 1942-1945
- 1942-Jul-14 – 1945-Apr-07
Letters from the American Red Cross to Max Bredig (1902-1977) and Liselotte Zadek. The letters seem to come with correspondence through the American Red Cross. The letter contains recognition of a letter, censorship…
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Post office mailing receipts
- 1937 – 1945
Receipts for mailed packages from 1939-1945, postmarked in New York City, New York, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Likely receipts for packages sent by Max Bredig (1902-1977) to friends and family in…
- Creator Of Work United States Postal Service
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Shipping, United States Postal Service, Postal service
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Censorship information from the American Red Cross
- 1940s
Censorship information provided by the American Red Cross. During the Second World War, international correspondence was censored by the United States Military and Post Office to protect sensitive information.
- Creator Of Work American Red Cross
- Subject Censorship, American Red Cross, World War (1939-1945), Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945)
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Note about Alfred and Eva Schnell's Letters, 1945
- Decade starting 1945
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes about the last letter he received from Alfred Schnell (1900-1944) and Eva Schnell (1913-1944).
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Letter from Arthur and Ellen Dalem (Alfred and Eva Schnell) to Liselotte Zadek, March 16, 1944
- 1944-Mar-16 (sent)
- 1945-Sep-18 (received)
A message from Alfred Schnell (1900-1944) and Eva Schnell (1913-1944) to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977). Alfred Schnell was a former colleague of Max Bredig. In the early 1940s, Alfred and his wife Eva fled to The Hauge…
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Letter from Alfred and Eva Kwik (Alfred and Eva Schnell) to Liselotte Zadek, September 22, 1943
- 1943-Sep-22 – 1944-Jan-27
A message from Alfred Schnell (1900-1944) and Eva Schnell (1913-1944) to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977). Alfred Schnell was a former colleague of Max Bredig. In the early 1940s, Alfred and his wife Eva fled to The Hauge…
- Author Schnell, Eva, 1913-1944, Schnell, Alfred, 1900-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Zadek, Liselotte
- Contributor Nederlandse Rode Kruis
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Schnell, Eva, 1913-1944, Schnell, Alfred, 1900-1944, Nederlandse Rode Kruis, World War (1939-1945), Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945)
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Letter from Arthur and Ellen Escaper (Alfred and Eva Schnell) to Liselotte Zadek, August 11, 1943
- 1943-Aug-11 (sent)
- 1944-Jan-21 (received)
Message from Alfred Schnell (1900-1944) and Eva Schnell (1913-1944) to Liselotte Zadek. In the early 1940s, Alfred and his wife Eva fled to The Hauge to escape the persecution of the Jewish people. In 1943, Germany…