Photographs, correspondence, and manuscript materials chronicling the life and career of German-Jewish physical chemist Georg Bredig (1868-1944) and his son Max (1902-1977). The contents of the collection are divided into two parts: materials documenting Bredig’s scientific career around the turn of the 19th century and materials documenting the Bredig family’s persecution by the Nazis and eventual escape to the United States. Notably includes letters concerning the internment of Bredig’s daughter Marianne and her husband Victor Homburger at Camp Gurs in Vichy France, and the experiences of Max’s colleague Alfred Schnell and his wife Eva, who hid in the Netherlands for two years before their eventual discovery and execution by Dutch Nazis. The full collection except for Series III: Publications, has been digitized.
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Postcard from Masumi Chikashige to Georg Bredig
Box 22- 1930-Aug-12
Postcard sent from Masumi Chikashige (1870-1941) in Kyoto to Georg Bredig (1868-1944).
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Author Chikashige, Masumi, 1870-1941
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Chemists, Art, Japanese, Chikashige, Masumi, 1870-1941
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3 items
United States Department of Justice Application for Certification of Identification
Box 3, Folder 8- 1942-Feb-18
Georg Bredig's (1868-1944) completed application for a United States certificate of identification. Document contains identifying information about Bredig, and a written statement with his reason for leaving Germany.
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Postcard from Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig, January 24, 1940
Box 8, Folder 18- 1940-Jan-24
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) gives advice to her brother, Max Bredig (1902-1977), on caring for their father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), once he arrives in the U.S.A.
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, October 4, 1937
Box 7, Folder 13- 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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4 items
Letter from Henrietta Dora and Matthias Neumann to Georg Bredig, February 15 1941
Box 8, Folder 39- 1941-Feb-15
Henrietta Dora and Matthias Neumann, friends of the Bredig family, provide updates on their difficult circumstances in the Gurs concentration camp and thank Georg Bredig (1868-1944) and Max Bredig (1902-1977) for…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max and Georg Bredig, March 10, 1941
Box 8, Folder 19- 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, April 19, 1937
Box 7, Folder 13- 1937-Apr-19
In a letter to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) suggests that Max should settle a dispute with his supervisor amicably to avoid any potential negative consequences for his professional life. He…
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Letter from Fritz Hochwald to Max Bredig, September 14, 1941
Box 8, Folder 16- 1941-Sep-14
Fritz Hochwald, a German Jewish patent specialist who is interned in the Miranda del Ebro concentration camp in Spain, writes to his former colleague, Max Bredig (1902-1977) for assistance that is not related to his…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne and Viktor Homburger, June 24, 1939
Box 7, Folder 20- 1939-Jun-24
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes a letter to his family in Germany expressing gratitude for their birthday wishes and providing updates on his life in New York City. He mentions his scientific work, lunch meetings with…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 11, 1939
Box 7, Folder 15- 1939-Jan-11
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses his gratitude to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), for providing financial support and hopes not to burden him too much. He also informs Max about the process of selling his scientific…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 17, 1939
Box 7, Folder 15- 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, June 11, 1938
Box 7, Folder 13- 1938-Jun-11
In a letter to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides professional advice and conveys updates on family and friends in Germany. Georg mentions the worsening circumstances for German Jews in…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 17, 1938
Box 7, Folder 13- 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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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 22, 1937
Box 7, Folder 13- 1937-Dec-22
In a letter to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) wishes him a happy new year and congratulates him on his new home. Georg apologizes for the delay in replying to Max's letters due to his advanced…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, May 29, 1937
Box 7, Folder 13- 1937-May-29
In a letter addressed to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses his concerns about his son's health and inquires about the final days and funeral of his sister, Kaethe. Additionally, he…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Jews, German
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 13, 1937
Box 7, Folder 13- 1937-Jan-13
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) discusses financial and professional matters with his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who is contemplating emigrating from Germany under the Third Reich.
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Stocks, Third Reich
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 4, 1937
Box 7, Folder 13- 1937-Jan-04
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), to discuss personal, professional, and financial matters. He updates Max on immigration affidavit inquiries and mentions several items of…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Third Reich, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Jews, German
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Autographed Postcard from multiple individuals attending scientific conference in London, 1930
Box 2, Folder 34- 1930-Apr-26
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) receives a postcard from several colleagues who are attending a research conference in London in April 1930.
- Contributor Betti, Mario 1875-1942, Ewald, Paul Peter, 1888-1985, Robert, Robertson, Marrack, John Richardson, 1886-1976, Partington, J. R. (James Riddick), 1886-1965, Donnan, F. G. (Frederick George), 1870-1956
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Ewald, Paul Peter, 1888-1985, Marrack, John Richardson, 1886-1976, Partington, J. R. (James Riddick), 1886-1965, Donnan, F. G. (Frederick George), 1870-1956, Betti, Mario 1875-1942, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Congresses and conventions
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Postcard from colleagues to Georg Bredig, March 1896
Box 2, Folder 28- 1896-Mar-30
Svante Arrhenius (1859-1927), his students, and other colleagues send their best regards to Georg Bredig (1868-1944) in Leipzig, Germany from Stockholm, Sweden.
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Author Luggins, Hans, 1863-1899
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Luggins, Hans, 1863-1899, Arrhenius, Svante, 1859-1927
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Letter to Georg Bredig from his nephew, November 1908
Box 2, Folder 27- 1908-Nov-26
Letter addressed to Georg Bredig (1868-1944) from a relative, presumably his nephew. The writer discusses his studies in Berlin, scientific work, travel plans, and provides an update on his father's health.
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne Homburger, February 1, 1936
Box 1, Folder 22- 1936-Feb-01
- 1936-Feb-02
Letter written by Max Bredig (1902-1977) to his father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), and sister, Marianne Homburger (1903-1987). Max thanks them for their letters and shares details about his life in Berlin. He is…
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Letter from Kasimir Fajans to Max Bredig, September 4, 1937
Box 8, Folder 1- 1937-Sep-04
Kasimir Fajans (1887-1975), a Polish chemist and professor at the University of Michigan, provides his friend and colleague, Max Bredig (1902-1977) with administrative information pertaining to his fellowship at the…
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Werner Hochwald
Box 9, Folder 25- 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
Box 8, Folder 19- 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
Box 8, Folder 18- 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
