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Bug-A-Boo With and Without D.D.T. Kills All 9 Major Pests
- After 1931 – before 1963
Color-print advertisement for Socony-Vacuum Bug-a-boo insecticide. An illustration of three cartoon mosquitos fleeing from a pesticide sprayer fills the top portion of the page. Two Bug-a-boo bottles are illustrated on…
- Creator Of Work Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
- Subject DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides, Pests--Control, Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne Homburger, February 12, 1936
- 1936-Feb-12
In a letter to his family, Max Bredig (1902-1977 ) describes his insecurity and future employment prospects after receiving news that he will likely be ousted from his position as a chemist at Bavarian Nitrogen Works…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, May 1, 1936
- 1936-May-01
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), on how to demonstrate his contribution to a scientific publication for which he was not given credit for. Georg additionally asks Max to…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Science publishing
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, July 10, 1936
- 1936-Jul-10
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) discusses professional opportunities abroad and possible resources for his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977).
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Job hunting, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, May 13, 1936
- 1936-May-13
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) encourages his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), to begin independently planning his professional future outside of Germany. He additionally advises Max to take care of his sister, Marianne Homburger…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Third Reich, Jews, German, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 8, 1936
- 1936-Apr-08
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), of possible professional opportunities and references abroad.
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Job hunting, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 11, 1936
- 1936-Jan-11
In a letter to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) discusses financial matters and provides updates on his life in Karlsruhe.
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, May 26, 1936
- 1936-May-26
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that he will undoubtedly be forced to resign from his position as a chemist with Bavarian Nitrogen Works because of his Jewish heritage. Bavarian…
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Letter from Rosa Fraenkel to Georg Bredig
- 1936-Dec-29
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) receives a letter from Rosa Fraenkel in Hamburg, Germany. Rosa is a relative of Georg's deceased wife, Rosa Bredig (1877-1933). She offers to help Georg with immigration inquiries for his son,…
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28 items
Chemical Supplies Apparatus Chemicals Books
- After 1930 – before 1950
A catalog of chemical supplies and laboratory apparatus manufactured by the Reading Scientific Company. Contains a number of print illustrations depicting the company's products. The advertised supplies range from…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, July 22, 1936
- 1936-Jul-22
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that he is sending him various correspondence from his colleagues. He additionally mentions financial matters and advises his son to remain steadfast as…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, June 20, 1936
- 1936-Jun-20
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) wishes his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), well on his business trip to London and Holland, and provides him with several British professional references. Georg also asks Max to say hello to his…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, May 8, 1936
- 1936-May-08
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides personal advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), and encourages him to remain in touch with family.
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 24, 1936
- 1936-Apr-24
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) inquires if Max Bredig (1902-1977) would be interested in working in Sweden with Olaf Arrhenius (1895-1977) at the Agricultural Chemical Institute in Stockholm. Georg additionally informs his…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Third Reich, Antisemitism, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Chemistry
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 1, 1936
- 1936-Apr-01
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides professional advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), as he contemplates emigrating from Germany amidst increasing hostility towards Jewish citizens under the Third Reich.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, April 3, 1936
- 1936-Apr-03
Max Bredig (1902-1977) informs his father that his company is aware of his Jewish heritage and will likely terminate him because it. He additionally describes his efforts to procure employment elsewhere and mentions the…
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Skein Dyed Yarn
- 1928 – 1968
Four skeins of yarn, connected in bundles of two. Each has been skein dyed with General Aniline & Film Corporation dye, 1% Acid Alizarine Brown RRL-CF and 1% Supralan Grey BRLS-CF. There is a paper label attached to…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 11, 1936
- 1936-Dec-11
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides professional advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), and asks him to always confirm the arrival of his correspondence.
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Third Reich
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Hand-crank Centrifuge, Babcock Milk Tester
- After 1900 – before 1950
A metal, hand-crank centrifuge with a three-pronged metal base. The base is painted a rusty red color and has been attached to a wooden board for stability. A long metal crank on the side of the base bends at a…
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Prosthetic arm with hook
- 1900s
A hollow, fiberglass prosthetic arm with attached pincher hooks and a rubber grip. The left hook can be manipulated by the wearer by a lever mechanism. The hooks are not detachable and the elbow joint is missing from…
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Prosthetic arm with strings
- 1900s
A prosthetic arm and detachable hand with wrist and mechanisms that allow the joints to be manually rotated and locked into place. The hand has a wide, hinged, non-jointed thumb with a large surface and a curved pointer…
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8 items
Standing Wheelchair Model
- 1900s
A wooden model of a standing wheelchair with a figure. The model is constructed of three pieces: two sides of the wheelchair, and one figure. The model was built by Morris A. Robbins, M.D. (1916-2004), an orthopedic…
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Pasteurization Does Not Destroy the Vitamins in Milk
- 1930s (Poster)
- After 1993 – before 2021 (Correspondence)
Framed poster depicting a baby holding a bottle of milk. Underneath reads: "Pasteurization Does/Not Destroy the/ Vitamins in Milk/Play Safe-Buy Only/Pasteurized/Milk".
A letter from James Dickson to Fred Weber is…
- Author Dickson, James
- Addressee Weber, Fred
- Subject Milk--Pasteurization, Dairy products, Pasteurization, Dickson, James
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, June 25, 1936
- 1936-Jun-25
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) inquires about the well-being of his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who is on a business trip to London and Amsterdam in the summer of 1936. Georg additionally suggests places to visit in…
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Advertisements for publications from Julius Springer
- Circa 1913 – 1936
Advertisements for scientific publications by Julius Springer publisher.
Advertised titles include Metallurgische Berechnungen by Joseph W. Richards (1864-1921), Physik für Jedermann: mit besonderer Berücksichtigung…