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Heavy Current Static Machines
- 1912
Catalog entry for a heavy current static machine.
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog of laboratory instruments for the physical sciences made by the Central Scientific…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Ilse J. Ursell, July 5, 1946
- 1946-Jul-05
Max Bredig (1902-1977) informs Ilse J. Ursell from the Society for the Protection of Science and Learning, that his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) was able to immigrate to the United States. Max Bredig thanks Ursell…
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Letter from Ilse J. Ursell to Paul Homburger, May 17, 1946
- 1946-May-17
Ilse J. Ursell, from the Society for the Protection of Science and Learning, writes to Paul Homburger (1882-1965) asking if Georg Bredig (1868-1944) was able to successfully immigrate to the United States. Ursell…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Charles Siebenmann, December 17, 1938
- 1938-Dec-17
Max Bredig (1902-1977) informs Charles Siebenmann that he has accepted a position at the Vanadium Corporation of America in New York.
- Addressee Siebenmann, Charles
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Siebenmann, Charles
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Letter from Charles Siebenmann to Max Bredig, December 28, 1938
- 1938-Dec-28
Charles Siebenmann congratulates Max Bredig (1902-1977) on his new job in the United States and updates him on the National Research Council in Ottawa.
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Letter from Charles Siebenmann to Max Bredig, July 5, 1939
- 1939-Jun-28
- 1939-Jul-05 (Received)
Charles Siebenmann writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977), informing Max of his upcoming visit to New York City and inquiring about Bredig's family.
- Author Siebenmann, Charles
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Siebenmann, Charles
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Letter from Charles Siebenmann to Max Bredig, August 20, 1939
- 1939-Aug-20
Charles Siebenmann writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977) with his regrets that he was unable to see Max while he visited New York.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Siebenmann, Charles
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Siebenmann, Charles
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Letter from Max Bredig to Charles Siebenmann, July 25, 1939
- 1939-Jul-25
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes to a family friend, Charles Siebenmann. Max expresses his regrets that he missed seeing Siebenmann in person while he visited New York. Max then shares news of his professional life and…
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Universal Physical Laboratory Supports
- 1912
Illustration of possible combinations of laboratory equipment on the "Universal Physical Laboratory Supports."
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog of laboratory instruments…
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Letter from Charles Siebenmann to Max Bredig, December 12, 1939
- 1939-Dec-30
Charles Siebenmann, a colleague of the Bredig family, writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977) to express his relief at the news of Georg Bredig's (1868-1944) impending immigration to the United States. Siebenmann worries about…
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Lamp Rheostat
- 1912
Catalog entry for "Parsons' latest improved design, for controlling incandescent lighting circuits, and for demonstrating the laws of series and parallel combinations."
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for…
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Electrometers
- 1912
Catalog entries for a quadrant electrometer and an electrometer for radioactive measurements.
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog of laboratory instruments for the physical…
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Electro Magnet with Copper Tube Attachment
- 1912
Catalog entry for an Electro Magnet apparatus. "This apparatus was designed to supply our own laboratory with an electro-magnet of sufficient strength and field concentration for magnetizing, experimentation, etc. With…
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Current Electricty: Standard Cells and Dynamo Analysis Apparatus
- 1912
Catalog entries for standard battery cells and a Dynamo Analysis Apparatus, an early example of an electrical generator.
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog of laboratory…
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College Spectrometer (Wilson No. 2)
- 1912
Catalog entry for an instrument that measures the wavelengths of light through a chemical sample. Can be used to determine elements in a sample when different elements emit different wavelengths of light. The…
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Letter from Fred S. Weismen to Max Bredig, March 19, 1942
- 1942-Mar-19
Fred S. Weismen, executive secretary of Selfhelf of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc., requests scientific literature from Max Bredig (1902-1977) to supply a scientist colleague living in France with encouragement while…
- Author Weissmen, Fred S.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Contributor Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc.
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, World War (1939-1945), Military occupation, Science publishing
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Apparatus for Showing Tesla's Experiments
- 1912
Apparatus for showing Tesla's experiments with electricity.
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog of laboratory instruments for the physical sciences made by the Central…
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Apparatus for Lecture Table Demontration with Selenium Cells
- 1912
"These cells show the extraordinary property which selenium possesses of changing its electrical resistance under the influence of light."
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog…
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Alternating Current Demonstration Apparatus
- 1912
Apparatus for showing the principles of an induction or alternating current motor and demonstrating the rotating magnetic field.
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and Colleges, a catalog of…
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"The Geryk" Mechanical Air Pump for High Vacua
- 1912
Figure depicting "The Geryk" air pump, "an English pump (Fleuss' patents), and a strictly mechanical device with no valves in the usual sense of the word..."
Part of Catalog K: Physical Apparatus for Universities and…
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Letter from Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, February 19, 1942
- 1942-Feb-19
Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc. was founded in 1936 by German Jews in New York to support new immigrants fleeing persecution in Nazi-occupied Europe. Today, the foundation still exists as Selfhelp…
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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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Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc. informational pamphlet
- 1942
Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc. was founded in 1936 by German Jews in New York to support new immigrants fleeing persecution in Nazi-occupied Europe. This informational pamphlet provides an overview of…
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Letter from SelfHelp of Emigres from Central Europe, April 1, 1942
- 1942-Apr-01
A letter from Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc., an organization founded in 1936 by German Jews in New York to support new immigrants fleeing persecution in Nazi-occupied Europe. SelfHelp is informing its…
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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…
