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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 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…
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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, July 11, 1937
- 1937-Jul-11
Kasimir Fajans, a professor of chemistry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor who fled Europe with the rise of the Third Reich, offers his former mentee, Max Bredig (1902-1977), a fellowship to conduct research at…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig
- Circa 1937
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) wishes her brother, Max Bredig (1902-1977), a happy birthday and asks what he would like for a gift. She additionally requests that he contact her acquaintance, Mrs. Raffael, who would…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Georg Bredig, December 10, 1939
- 1939-Dec-10
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) informs her father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), of the affidavits of support that she and her family will need to provide to the American consulate to immigrate to the United States. She…
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Nylon Wear Test Underwear
- 1938
A pair of off-white underwear made of Nylon with elastic in the waist and around each leg hole.
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Newspaper article from the "Jüdische Nachrichten Blatt", January 20, 1939
- 1939-Jan
This article from the German-language periodical "Jüdische Nachrichten Blatt" describes the possibility of new immigration policies for German and Central European Jews in Canada in the winter of 1939.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, November 9, 1937
- 1937-Nov-09
After immigrating to the United States in the fall of 1937 upon the invitation of Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), Max Bredig (1902-1977) updates his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), on his professional and social life at…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig, December 7, 1938
- 1938-Dec-07
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) explains to her brother, Max Bredig (1902-1977), which documents and financial assets would be necessary for her and her family to emigrate to England while they await a visa for the…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to W.L. Badger
- 1938-Jun-09
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) requests that his colleague, W.L. Badger (1886-1958), check the status of an employment application that his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), submitted to the Dow Chemical Company.
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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, February 24, 1937
- 1937-Feb-24
As his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), prepares to emigrate from Germany, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides him with a list of potential professional references abroad, including American scientists and the French…
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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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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, September 24, 1937
- 1937-Sep-24
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides paternal advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), before his departure from Germany to the United States in the fall of 1937. Georg additionally compliments his son and requests that…
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Letter from William A. Koenig to The American Consul, November 20, 1939
- 1939-Nov-20
- Author Koenig, William A.
- Addressee United States. Consul General (Amsterdam, Holland)
- Creator Of Work Chase National Bank of the City of New York
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Financial statements, Koenig, William A.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig, February 23, 1939
- 1939-Feb-23
Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) updates his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), on affidavits, savings bonds certificates, and his life in the United States.
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Letter from the Minister of Culture and Education to Georg Bredig
- 1939-Jun-19
- 1939-Jul-29
The Ministry of Culture and Education under the Third Reich grants Georg Bredig (1868-1944) permission to move his place of residence abroad to Holland for a period of two years. Georg Bredig would eventually stay in…
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Refugee Aid Chartered
- 1939-Dec-14