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K. & E. Color Analyzer
- A Practical Direct Reading Spectrophotometer
- 1925
An informational pamphlet concerned with the K & E Color Analyzer, a spectrophotometer developed by Keuffel & Esser, Co. (K & E). K & E was a drafting instrument and supplies company founded in 1867, making it the first…
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Laboratory Wood Work : Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Physiography, Drawing Tables, Office Furniture, Domestic Science, Manual Training, Benches, etc.
- After 1910 – before 1913
An early 20th-century catalog of laboratory furniture equipment manufactured and sold by Leonard Peterson & Co. The fully illustrated catalog primarily advertises custom-built benches and cabinetry for science…
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Magnes, sive de arte magnetica
- The Magnet, or about the magnetic art
- 1643
A second edition volume of Magnes (Cologne, 1643), by Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680), a German Jesuit scholar who published many extensive works on scientific, religious, and other subjects. Dubbed the “Master of a…
- Author Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680
- Contributor Martini, Martino, 1614-1661
- Editor Kalckhoven, Jost, -1669
- Publisher Kalcoven, Jodocum
- Subject Magnetism, Electricity, Physics, Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680, Electromagnetism, Phosphorescence, Religion and science, Transmutation (Chemistry), Alchemy, Luminescence
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Postcard from American Express Company to Max Bredig
- 1938-Jan-06
The American Express Company informs Max Bredig (1902-1977) that his personal effects have not arrived for shipment from Karlsruhe, Germany to the United States.
- Author American Express Company
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject American Express Company, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
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Letter from American Express Company to Georg Bredig, March 1938
- 1938-Mar-25
The freight forwarding division of the American Express Company in Berlin informs Georg Bredig (1868-1944) that the belongings of his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), have likely arrived in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company…
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Letter from Fritz Boas to Georg Bredig
- 1938-Mar-15
Fritz Boas, the Berlin-based immigration attorney for Max Bredig (1902-1977), informs Georg Bredig (1868-1944) that his son's motorcycle was sold.
- Author Boas, Fritz
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Emigration and immigration, Motorcycles
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Letter from Viktor Homburger to Otto C. Warburg, January 27, 1940
- 1940-Jan-27
Viktor Homburger (1888-1968) requests that Otto C. Warburg procure a second affidavit for him and his wife, Marianne Homburger (1903-1987), for the purpose of immigrating to the United States from Germany. Despite their…
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Letter from Max Bredig to the Vorstand der Jüdischen Gemeinde, December 4, 1935
- 1935-Dec-04
Max Bredig (1902-1977) expresses interest in contributing financially to the Jewish Winter Relief Fund of Berlin's Jewish Community. Although Max Bredig was not raised in the Jewish faith and was baptized as a…
- Addressee Vorstand der Jüdischen Gemeinde
- Contributor Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Vorstand der Jüdischen Gemeinde, Jews, German, Judaism, Antisemitism, Third Reich
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Excerpt of a Letter from Erwin Hirsch to Stefan Jakobowicz, January 31, 1942
- 1942-Jan-31
Erwin Hirsch, a chemist residing in Saint-Juéry, France, describes the victimization and disenfranchisement of Jewish scientists to his colleague in New York, Stefan Jakobowicz. Hirsch and many of his colleagues have…
- Author Hirsch, Erwin
- Addressee Jakobowicz, Stefan
- Subject Hirsch, Erwin, Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945), Antisemitism, Third Reich, World War (1939-1945)
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Money order instructions for Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc.
- 1940s
This pamphlet, published by Selfhelp of Emigres from Central Europe, Inc., provides instructions on how to send money from the United States to the unoccupied territory of France. Selfhelp of Emigres from Central…
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Letter to Max Bredig regarding donations to the Jewish Winter Relief Fund, October 27, 1935
- 1935-Oct-27
Max Bredig (1902-1977) receives a letter containing information on how he and his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), can contribute financially to the Jewish Winter Relief Fund.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Charity, Judaism, Jews, German
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Letter from the Metal Bank and Metallurgical Society to Max Bredig
- 1926-Aug-06
Max Bredig (1902-1977) receives a letter from the Metal Bank and Metallurgical Society informing him that a position at the North German Refinery, for which he expressed interested, has been relocated and that his…
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Letter to the Metal Bank and Metallurgical Society from Max Bredig
- 1920s
Upon finishing his doctoral degree, Max Bredig (1902-1977) applies for a position as a physical chemist at the Norddeutsche Affinerie (North German Refinery) in Hamburg.
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Addressee Metallbank und Metallurgische Gesellschaft
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Metallurgy, Chemistry
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Letter to Max Bredig from Rudolf Brill
- 1920s
Rudolf Brill (1899-1989) asks Max Bredig (1902-1977) if he is interested in employment with I.G. Farben or BASF.
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Letter from I.G. Farben to Max Bredig, July 2, 1927
- 1927-Jul-02
I.G. Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft, a German chemical and pharmaceutical corporation, informs Max Bredig (1902-1977) that his application for a chemist position will be eligible for review when he finishes his…
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Letter from I.G. Farben to Max Bredig, September 22, 1927
- 1927-Sep-22
The company I.G. FARBEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT acknowledges receiving a letter from Max Bredig (1902-1977).
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Letter from Max Bredig to Herman Mark, November 23, 1938
- 1938-Nov-23
Max Bredig (1902-1977) asks Herman Mark (1895-1992), an Austrian chemist and former colleague living in Canada, about emigration and employment opportunities for himself and his relatives in Canada. Herman Mark was…
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Letter from Viktor Homburger to Max Bredig, August 21, 1937
- 1937-Aug-21
Viktor Homburger (1888-1968) explains to his brother-in-law, Max Bredig (1902-1977), various options for transferring his assets from Nazi-occupied Germany to the United States. He advises Max to carefully examine the…
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Letter from Max Bredig to the Homburger Family, June 21, 1938
- 1938-Jun-21
Max Bredig (1902-1977) thanks his nephews for writing to him, and updates his sister, Marianne Homburger (1903-1987), and brother-in-law, Viktor Homburger (1888-1968), on his professional life at the University of…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Viktor and Marianne Homburger, July 1, 1938
- 1938-Jul-01
In a letter to his family, Max Bredig (1902-1977) describes his professional prospects in the chemical industry in the United States in late 1938.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Marianne and Viktor Homburger, April 21, 1938
- 1938-Apr-21
Max Bredig (1902-1977) updates his sister, Marianne Homburger (1903-1986), and brother-in-law, Viktor Homburger (1888-1968), on his personal and professional life at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in the spring…
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Letter from Marianne and Viktor Homburger to Max Bredig, June 11, 1939
- 1939-Jun-11
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) and Viktor Homburger (1888-1968) wish Max Bredig (1902-1977) happy birthday and provide updates on their life in Germany.
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Letter from Fritz Haber to Max Bredig, June 5, 1927
- 1928-Jun-05
Fritz Haber (1868-1934) explains the professional aspects of a new position working in X-ray research, which Max Bredig (1902-1977) will undertake at his research institute in Berlin.
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Letter from Fritz Haber to Max Bredig, May 9, 1927
- 1927-May-09
Fritz Haber (1868-1934) informs Max Bredig (1902-1977) that his fellowship application to work in California has been turned down by the Rockefeller Foundation. He subsequently mentions other professional opportunities…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Kasimir Fajans, August 5, 1937
- 1937-Aug-03
Max Bredig (1902-1977) preliminarily accepts the fellowship offered by the University of Michigan for the 1937/1938 academic year. He additionally expresses gratitude to his mentor, Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), for…