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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Ilse Hayn, April 27, 1943
- 1943-Apr-27
Ilse Wolfsberg writes to her friend Ilse Hayn to request help locating her fiancé, Fritz Hochwald, in Spain. Wolfsberg believes Hochwald is staying at a hotel in Madrid, Spain after being released from the Miranda de…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Ilse Wolfsberg, March 4, 1943
- 1943-Mar-04
Max Bredig (1902-1977) congratulates Ilse Wolfsberg for Fritz Hochwald's (1897-1968) receiving of his immigration visa from Spain to the United States. He continues to discuss the logistics of the visa in connection to…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Francis J. Curtis, March 3, 1943
- 1943-Mar-03
Max Bredig (1902-1977) tells Francis J. Curtis that Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968) has received his immigration visa, and if all goes well he should be in the United States in one or two months.
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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, March 15, 1943
- 1943-Mar-15
Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), a Polish American chemist and professor of chemistry at the University of Michigan, informs his friend and mentee, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that he will be glad to serve as a character witness…
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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, July 14, 1943
- 1943-Jul-14
Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), a Polish American chemist and professor of chemistry at the University of Michigan, informs his friend and former mentee, Max Bredig (1902-1977), that he wrote a positive reference in support…
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Fajans, Kasimir, 1887-1975
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Fajans, Kasimir, 1887-1975
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Max Bredig, May 19, 1943
- 1943-May-19
Ilse Wolfsberg informs Max Bredig (1902-1977) that her fiancé, the German scientific patent expert Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968), finally received an American visa. She describes the plans for his arrival in New York and…
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Note written by Max Bredig
- 1940s
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes a note to himself regarding the U.S. State Department's procedure on applying for a new American visa. He forwarded this information to Ilse Wolfsberg, the fiancé of his former colleague,…
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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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Max and Lydia Bredig with Marianne and Viktor Homburger in Colorado
- Circa 1943
Black and white photograph of Max Bredig (1902-1977), third from left, with his wife, Lydia Bredig née Levy, to his right, and his sister and brother-and-law, Marianne and Viktor Homburger, on his left. The group of…
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Portrait of Eugene Garfield
- After 1940 – before 1963
Black and white photograph of Eugene Garfield (1925-2017), a prominent American information scientist and pioneer in the field of scientometrics. He was the founder of the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), a…
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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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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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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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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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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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Undated notes written by Max Bredig
- 1940s
Assortment of handwritten notes containing dates and names associated with family and friends abroad whom Max Bredig (1868-1902) is attempting to aid in immigration to the United States.
- Creator Of Work Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Reis, Alfred J., 1882-1951, Third Reich, World War (1939-1945), Jewish refugees
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Postcard from the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America
- 1943-Apr-29
Postcard thanking Max Bredig (1902-1977) for his financial support of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Letter from the United States Office of Price Administration to Max Bredig
- 1943-Jun-15
Letter thanking Max Bredig (1902-1977) for his volunteer assistance in screening applications for the United States Office of Price Administration.
- Author Russell, Frank C.
- Creator Of Work United States. Office of Price Administration
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject United States. Office of Price Administration, Russell, Frank C., Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
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Letter from the Federation of Crippled and Disabled, Inc.
- 1943-Mar-18
Letter from the President of the Federation of Crippled and Disabled, Inc. (now Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc.) to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977), thanking him for his financial donation.
- Contributor Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
- Author Boster, Robert D.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Charity, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, People with disabilities--Services for
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Letter from the Climax Molybdenum Company to Max Bredig
- 1943-Feb-15
Letter requesting financial support of the Boy Scouts of America from Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977).
- Author Loeb, Carl M.
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Contributor Climax Molybdenum Company
- Subject Boy Scouts of America, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Climax Molybdenum Company
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Letter from the Community Service Society of New York to Max Bredig
- 1943-Mar-15
Letter of gratitude thanking Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) for his monetary donation to the Community Service Society of New York.
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Letter from Herbert Landsberger
- 1940s
Typed letter from Dr. Herbert Landsberger to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977), about Fritz Hochwald (1897-1968). The letter describes Hochwald's disposition while he was in a concentration camp.
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