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Telegram from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, November 19, 1939
- 1939-Nov-19
Telegram from Max Bredig (1902-1977) to Georg Bredig (1868-1944) telling him that Princeton University is offering him a position as a research associate and there is no reason to refuse. This position allowed Bredig to…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, November 11, 1939
- 1939-Nov-11
Max Bredig (1902-1977) tries to help his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) with emigration while Georg waits in Holland. Max wants to explore other immigration options in case Georg does not secure a position at…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Viktor Homburger, September 24, 1939
- 1939-Sep-24
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), and brother-in-law, Viktor Homburger (1888-1968) about his life in New York City. Max describes where he lives and tells of his work. Max…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, July 17, 1939
- 1939-Jul-17
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) about his visit with Ernst Berl (1877-1946). Berl is a fellow German Jewish scientist refugee who emigrated to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, July 4, 1939
- 1939-Jul-04
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) about his life in New York City.
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Protecting the Public Health
- 1954
Promotional booklet describing the infrastructure for health and safety testing of various products manufactured and sold by the E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company. Highlights du Pont's toxicology program. Fully…
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Telegram from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, January 9, 1939
- 1939-Jan-09
Max Bredig (1902-1977) informs his father that he has sent an affidavit to Utrecht, Netherlands to assist in his father's immigration.
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Telegram sent from Lili Fraenkel to Frankfurt, Germany, November 1938
- 1938-Nov-17
Lili Fraenkel writes concerning the terms of her husband, Walter Fraenkel's (1879-1945), immigration from Germany. Walter Fraenkel was a private lecturer and professor of physical chemistry. Like his uncle Georg Bredig…
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Telegram from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, November 22, 1938
- 1938-Nov-22
Telegram from Georg Bredig (1868-1944) asking his son Max Bredig (1902-1977) to seek American sponsorship for his family.
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Telegram from Fridel Halstead addressed to Georg Bredig, November 22, 1939
- 1939-Nov-22
Telegram from Fridel Halstead to Georg Bredig (1868-1944), providing an address.
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Telegram from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, December 13, 1938
- 1938-Dec-13
In a telegram to his father, Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes that he has received a new position at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and that he is intending to send an affidavit to assist in the immigration of his…
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"Old Hickory"
- The World's Greatest Powder Plant, the Building of Which Broke all Speed Records for War-Time Construction
- Circa 1919
Booklet describes the conditions under which "Old Hickory," allegedly the world's greatest powder plant, was built and how it contributed to the wartime effort. The Old Hickory Smokeless Powder Plant was built in…
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Giants of the New Age
- 1933
A promotional publication describing the exhibits displayed by the Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, also known as A Century of Progress International Exposition. Themed upon the…
- Author Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation
- Publisher Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation
- Subject Century of Progress International Exposition, Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation, Science--Exhibitions, Technology, National Carbon Company, Inc., Chemical engineering, Trade shows, Advertising, Industrial
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Plant Life
- Home College Series Number 53
- 1883
Characterized by a religious Christian tone, the publication provides an overview of plants geared towards a general audience. Includes a microbiological discussion of plant cells and some discussion of plant taxonomy…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, June 12, 1936
- 1936-Jun-12
This letter, the majority of which is illegible, was written by Max Bredig (1902-1977) to his father Georg Bredig (1868-1944).
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, November 1938
- 1938-Nov-10
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), about his job search and health.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, July 26, 1938
- 1938-Jul-26
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) tells his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), about his life in Ann Arbor. Max complains about the warm weather and the cultural differences but enjoys the health care and his Ford car.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, May 5, 1938
- 1938-May-05
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) about his job search. He asks his father which photograph he thinks is best for applications.
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Chemists
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, Marianne Homburger and Viktor Homburger, May 30, 1938
- 1938-May-30
Max Bredig (1902-1977) updates his family in Germany about his scientific work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the spring of 1938.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, February 8, 1938
- 1938-Feb-08
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) gives his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), personal and professional life updates. He describes scientists he met on a recent trip to Detroit. Max ends the letter with the news of Alfred…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne Homburger, June 27, 1937
- 1937-Jun-27
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944). Max tells his father that the company he currently works at, Bavarian Nitrogen Works, is to become a “model company.” During the Third Reich,…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne Homburger, May 2, 1937
- 1937-May-02
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), to tell him he is unhappy that Georg wrote to Mr. Urban. Max asks that his father refrains from writing to F. F. Nord. Max ends the letter by…
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Homburger, Marianne, 1903-1986
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Schnell, Federico, Schnell, Alfred, 1900-1944, Nord, Friedrich Franz, 1889 -1973, Zadek, Liselotte, Chemists, Homburger, Marianne, 1903-1986
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne Homburger, April 15, 1937
- 1937-Apr-15
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944). Max discusses a disagreement he had with his superior, Hans Heinrich Franck (1882-1964), at Bavarian Nitrogen Works. He says that Franck is…
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Homburger, Marianne, 1903-1986
- Author Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bavarian Nitrogen Works, Chemists, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Science--Experiments, X-rays, Chemistry, Physical and theoretical, Homburger, Marianne, 1903-1986, Franck, Hans Heinrich, 1888-1961
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, April 18, 1937
- 1937-Apr-18
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) writes to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944). Max asks his father if he knows of a young Jewish chemist who works at a Jewish-owned company, hoping to make a connection. Max also tells…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, March 26, 1937
- 1937-Mar-26
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) gives his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), updates about his personal and professional life. A notable update is that Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), a former student of Georg's, offered to…
