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Note written by Max Bredig regarding Paul Homburger's Letter, January 1941

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Max Bredig (1902-1977) copies an excerpt of a letter written by Paul Homburger, the brother-in-law of Max's sister, Marianne Homburger (1903-1987), from the Gurs concentration camp.

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  • Series II: Max Bredig Papers, 1911-1968
  • Series II: Sub-Series I. Max Bredig Correspondence File, 1926-1958
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Bredig, Max Albert. “Note Written by Max Bredig Regarding Paul Homburger's Letter, January 1941,” n.d. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 7, Folder 24. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/lyjbpwm.

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aus Paul H.’s Brief Nr. 8 vom 13/14 Jan.

„…Dass die Anfrage, ausserhalb des Lagers leben zu dürfen, kann Aussicht auf Erfolg haben, wenn nicht nächste Verwandte im unbesetzten Frankreich leben. Dass ich aber aus anderen Gründen vorziehe im Lager zu bleiben, schrieb ich Euch schon.“

Fragen: Nichte geb. Raphael?

Jemanden?

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from Paul Homburger’s letter, #8, from January 13th and 14th

“…The request to be allowed to live outside the camp may have a chance of success if no immediate relatives live in unoccupied France. However, I already wrote to you that I prefer to stay in the camp for other reasons.”

Questions: Niece, née Raphael?

Somebody?

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