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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, October 4, 1937
- 1937-Oct-04
In a letter to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who has recently arrived in the U.S.A., Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses his joy in receiving a letter from Max and the confirmation of his safe journey overseas. Georg…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max and Georg Bredig, March 10, 1941
- 1941-Mar-10
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) writes a letter to her family in the U.S.A from Marseille, France, where is currently staying with other internees after being released from Gurs concentration camp. Marianne and her…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 17, 1939
- 1939-Dec-17
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977) to acknowledge the receipt of Max's correspondence, financial support, and various immigration documentation. He expresses his gratitude for the…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 17, 1938
- 1938-Apr-17
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son Max Bredig (1902-1977) that he has deposited money earned from selling his motorcycle into his bank account and has also paid the fees for his residence certificate. In addition,…
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Oral history interview with Gerald Weissmann
- 2007-Aug-02
Gerald Weissmann was born in Austria, but when young, he and his family fled the Nazis, eventually ending up in New York City. After earning a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Columbia College, Weissmann, entered…
- Interviewee Weissmann, Gerald
- Interviewer Daemmrich, Arthur
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Weissmann, Gerald, Bellevue Hospital, Liposomes, Emigration and immigration
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Werner Hochwald
- 1941
Ilse Hochwald and Werner Hochwald correspond regarding their fiancé and brother respectively, Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968). Ilse stresses the urgency of Fritz's situation as an internee in a concentration camp in Spain…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig, May 12, 1939
- 1939-May-12
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) informs her brother, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that her stepchildren have left for England on a Kindertransport and are currently attending schools in Eastbourne. She next mentions that she…
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Letter from Lore Marx to Max Bredig, December 6, 1938
- 1938-Dec-06
Lore Marx informs her friend, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that her brother, Walter Marx, is willing to provide an affidavit for Max's father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944). Georg intends to immigrate to the U.S.A. from Germany…
- Author Marx, Lore
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Emigration and immigration, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Affidavits
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, August 8, 1938
- 1938-Aug-08
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who currently resides in the U.S.A., to provide updates on various matters. He informs Max about job opportunities and discusses the blocked bank…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, July 25, 1938
- 1938-Jul-25
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), who currently resides in the United States, to express gratitude for Max's recent letters and inquire about his son's health. He also provides Max with…
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Oral history interview with Haldor F. A. Topsøe
- 1999-Apr-19
Born in Copenhagen, he grew up in Denmark, and was very involved in his father's Samfundshjælpen, which taught him the importance of collaboration between social classes. Topsøe studied at the Technical University,…
- Interviewee Topsøe, Haldor F.A., 1913-2013
- Interviewer Brock, David C., Slater, Leo B.
- Subject Haldor Topsøe (Firm), Topsøe, Haldor F.A., 1913-2013, Catalysis, Chemical engineers, Emigration and immigration
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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, August 22, 1937
- 1937-Aug-22
Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), a Polish physical chemist and professor, updates Max Bredig (1902-1977) on his upcoming employment at the University of Michigan and visa matters. Fajans explains that finding a room for…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, September 21, 1938
- 1938-Sep-21
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who is living in the United States. Georg expresses the family's concern for Max's well-being, mentions his blocked marks bank account, and discusses…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, September 4, 1938
- 1938-Sep-04
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses gratitude to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), for his previous correspondence, hopes for his well-being and job prospects, and updates him on various personal, family, and financial…
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Oral history interview with Michael J.S. Dewar
- 1991-Jan-22
In his oral history Michael J. Dewar describes his education and long career in chemistry, both in academia and industry. He discusses his research and colleagues at Courtalds, Ltd. , his learning physical chemistry,…
- Interviewee Dewar, Michael J.S., 1918-1997
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Dewar, Michael J.S., 1918-1997, Molecular orbitals, Courtaulds (Firm), Emigration and immigration
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, February 14, 1938
- 1938-Feb-14
Goeg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who has recently immigrated to the U.S.A. Georg updates him on bills he received from the American Express Company, sending Max back issues of a…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, August 23, 1937
- 1937-Aug-23
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) discusses financial matters with his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), as he prepares to depart Germany for the U.S.A. Georg also mentions the various antisemitic regulations imposed by the Third…
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Oral history interview with Leo H. Sternbach
- 1986-Mar-12
Leo H. Sternbach begins the interview with a discussion of his family and childhood in Austria and Poland. He describes his early education during the First World War as well as his experiences working in his father's…
- Interviewee Sternbach, L. H. (Leo H.)
- Interviewer Koeppel, Tonja A.
- Subject Roche Diagnostics, Sternbach, L. H. (Leo H.), Chemists--Biography, Benzodiazepines, Chemists, Emigration and immigration
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 6, 1937
- 1937-Dec-06
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides updates to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), on immigration paperwork, the shipment of periodicals and other personal to the U.S.A, extended family members, and his health ailments. …
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Letter from Max Bredig to Ilse Wolfsberg, October 8, 1941
- 1941-Oct-08
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes to Ilse Wolfsberg expressing regret for the delay in Fritz Hochwald's (1897-1968) immigration case. He also provides information about his patent application for the direct electrolytic…
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Max Bredig, October 7, 1941
- 1941-Oct-07
Ilse Wolfsberg thanks Max Bredig (1902-1977) and confirms she is willing to contact the law firm Munn, Anderson & Liddy for help. She has been notified that her fiance Fritz Hochwald's (1897-1968) immigration case will…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Ilse Wolfsberg, October 5, 1941
- 1941-Oct-05
Max Bredig (1902-1977) thanks Ilse Wolfsberg for her correspondence but regretfully explains that his current workload prevents him from being able to provide the level of assistance he would like with the immigration…
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Max Bredig, September 29, 1941
- 1941-Sep-29
Ilse Wolfsberg writes to Max Bredig (1902-1977) about her fiancé Fritz Hochwald's (1897-1968) immigration case. Hochwald requests that Bredig inquire with Mr. Holske at the law firm of Munn Anderson and Liddy regarding…
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Max Bredig, September 3, 1941
- 1941-Sep-03
Ilse Wolfsberg thanks Max Bredig (1902-1977) for sending a recommendation letter for her fiancé, Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968). Hochwald is interned in the Miranda del Ebro concentration camp in Spain and hopes to…
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Max Bredig, May 2, 1942
- 1942-May-02
Ilse Wolfsberg updates Max Bredig (1902-1977) on her fiancé Fritz Hochwald's immigration case, which has been delayed due to difficulties in obtaining a Mexican visa. Wolfsberg also seeks Bredig's opinion on the matter.…
