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First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Lavoisier
- 1943-Nov-19
Philatelic First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), who is widely considered the father of modern chemistry.
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Roses from Rags with Putnam Dyes
- Circa 1920 – circa 1950
Pamphlet showcasing latchhooked rugs designed by Mary Rockwell and dyed with Putnam Fadeless Dyes, which were produced by the Monroe Chemical Company.
- Author Rockwell, Mary
- Creator Of Work Monroe Chemical Company
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Monroe Chemical Company, Rugs, Hooked, Textile crafts
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Action -- Not Pity Can Save Millions Now!
- Extinction or Hope for the Remnants of European Jewry? It is for Us to Give the Answer.
- 1943-Feb-08
Full page advertisement created by the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews in the New York Times. This advertisement was part of a larger campaign to create an independent Jewish army to fight…
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German Exiles Face a Return to Europe
- 1940s
New York Times article titled German Exiles Face a Return to Europe: Visa Mix-Up Affects Hundreds of Refugees, Traveler Says. The article interviews Mrs. Elsa Jaffe who says the immigrating through Spain and Portugal…
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Nazis to Send Out Jews
- Armbands to Be Ordered
- 1942-Nov-07
Newspaper clipping featuring articles stating that Germany intends to transport all Jewish people to unoccupied France. The second article states that in occupied France Jewish people will be forced to wear yellow…
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Gives Congress Bill on Dual Citizenship
- Stimson Offers Measure to End Possible Axis Espionage
- 1940s
New York Times article titled Gives Congress Bill on Dual Citizenship: Stimson Offers Measure to End Possible Axis Espionage. The article explains that individuals with dual citizenship in enemy countries will have to…
- Publisher New York times
- Subject Dual nationality, World War (1939-1945), Espionage, Deportation
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Study Virgin Islands As Refugee Haven; Interior Department Heads Weigh Temporary Visit Plan
- 1940s
New York Times article titled Study Virgin Islands As Refugee Haven; Interior Department Heads Weigh Temporary Visit Plan .
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Letter from Anny van der Sluys to Max Bredig, 1940s
- 1940s
Anny van der Sluys writes to her friend Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977).
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author van der Sluys, Anny
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, van der Sluys, Anny
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Letter from Ernst Berl to Max Bredig, February 19, 1942
- 1942-Feb-19
Ernst Berl (1877-1946) writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977), permitting Bredig to use him as a reference for "the new alien registration." Berl refers to President Roosevelt's January 1942 proclamation, which required…
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Max Bredig's Selective Service registration certificate
- 1942-Feb-15
Max Albert Bredig's (1902-1977) Selective Service registration certificate.
- Creator Of Work United States. Office of Selective Service Records
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Draft, Draft registration
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Letter from Federico and Annemarie Schnell to Max Bredig, November 8, 1942
- 1942-Nov-08
Federico (Fritz) and Annemarie Schnell write to their friend Max Bredig (1902-1977).
- Author Schnell, Federico, Schnell, Annemarie
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Schnell, Annemarie, Schnell, Federico, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
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Dimenformon tablets promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Tablets," promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper blotters were a popular form of…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Dimenformon injections promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Benzoate" and a black syringe, promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) injections for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Letter to Gabor B. Levy from Margaret Levy, June 20, 1942
- 1942-Jun-20
Letter to Gabor B. Levy (1913-1999) from his mother, Margaret Levy, who signs as "Suya." Margaret updates Gabor about family members in Sweden who are struggling due to food rationing.
Includes a handwritten note to…
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Chi-Ches-Ters Menstrual Pain Relief Tablets
- 1900s
Container of "Chi-Ches-ters" menstrual pain relief tablets, manufactured by Chichester Chemical Co.
Chichester Chemical Co. also manufactured "Pennyroyal Pills," which were marketed with language that subtly indicated…
- Manufacturer Chichester Chemical Co.
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Women--Health and hygiene, Menstrual products
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Igloo Wrap cellophane
- 1900s
Blue and red cardboard box of "Igloo Wrap Brand" cellophane wrap, manufactured by Du Pont.
- Manufacturer E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Subject E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Food--Storage, Food--Preservation, Plastic films
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Letter from from Clyde L. Herring to Ernst Berl, March 9, 1942
- 1942-Mar-09
Letter from Clyde L. Herring (1879-1945), U.S. Senator for Iowa and a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, thanking Ernst Berl (1877-1946) for sending a letter and article regarding explosions of ordnance plants.…
- Author Herring, Clyde L. (Clyde LaVerne), 1879-1945, United States. Department of State
- Addressee Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, Knudsen, William S., 1879-1948, Herring, Clyde L. (Clyde LaVerne), 1879-1945, United States. Congress. Senate, World War (1939-1945), United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance
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Ernst Berl's application for federal employment, 1942
- 1942-Nov-30
Ernst Berl's (1877-1946) application for federal employment, completed November 30, 1942, while Berl was living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Contributor Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Creator Of Work United States Civil Service Commission
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, United States Civil Service Commission, Civil service--Officials and employees
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Letter from Ernst Berl to Colonel E. W. Gruhn, September 20, 1943
- 1943-Sep-20
Ernst Berl (1877-1946) answers E. W. Gruhn, deputy director of intelligence of the United States War Department, questions regarding his age, citizenship status, and willingness to serve overseas. Berl also writes an…
- Addressee United States. War Department, Gruhn, E. W.
- Author Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, Gruhn, E. W., United States. War Department
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Letter from E. W. Gruhn to Ernst Berl, September 15, 1943
- 1943-Sep-15
Letter from E. W. Gruhn, deputy director of intelligence of the United States War Department, to Ernst Berl (1877-1946). Gruhn asks Berl to answer a series of questions regarding his age, citizenship status, and…
- Addressee Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Author Gruhn, E. W., United States. War Department
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, Gruhn, E. W., United States. War Department
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Kurt Mislow's admission application for the School of Medicine at Tulane University
- 1943
Kurt M. Mislow's (1923-2017) application for admission to the School of Medicine at Tulane University. The application has information about Mislow's current address as well as his father's address and profession.
- Creator Of Work Tulane University. School of Medicine
- Contributor Mislow, Kurt Martin, 1923-
- Subject Mislow, Kurt Martin, 1923-, Tulane University. School of Medicine, Chemists, Medical colleges--Admission, Jewish scientists
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Letter from the United States Department of State to Ernst Berl, March 18, 1943
- 1943-Mar-18
Letter from Green H. Hackworth (1883-1973), a legal advisor with the United States Department of State, to Ernst Berl (1877-1946) regarding his property in Germany.
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American-Owned Properties in Enemy or Ally of Enemy Territory or Territory Controlled or Occupied by an Enemy or Ally of Enemy
- 1942-Mar-20
This March 1942 document by the United States Department of State reviews the United State's policy regarding property owned by American citizens in enemy territory during World War II.
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Letter from the United States Department of State to Ernst Berl, April 7, 1943
- 1943-Apr-07
Letter from Green H. Hackworth (1883-1973), a legal advisor with the United States Department of State, to Ernst Berl (1877-1946) regarding his property in Germany.
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Letter from P. M. Robinson to Ernst Berl
- 1942-Oct-28
Letter from P. M. Robinson of the United States Office of Petroleum Coordination for War thanking Ernst Berl (1877-1946) for his suggestions regarding the utilization of waste agricultural products. Robinson adds that…
