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Correspondence between Max Bredig and Alfred Schnell, Spring 1942

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Note containing drafts of Red Cross messages sent between Max Bredig (1902-1977) and his former colleague and friend, Alfred Schnell (1900-1944), in the spring of 1942. Schnell and his wife, Eva, fled Nazi-occupied Germany and remain in hiding in the Netherlands.

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  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
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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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  • Box 9, Folder 9

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Bredig, Max Albert. “Correspondence between Max Bredig and Alfred Schnell, Spring 1942,” 1942. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 9, Folder 9. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/pi8homw.

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Very pleased hearing today you are well. We are all fine. News from Fritz always good. My new home address (is) 870 Riverside Drive. Greetings

25 Maart

Afsender Alfred Schnell

Amersfoort, Kapelweg 108

Sind wie immer gesund und hier auch guten Mutes; Hoffentlich beeilt das Erwarten nach grimmigem Winter nun (die) Frühjahrssonne. Schrieb Fritz direkt.

Erhoffen eure Berichte. Herzlichst
Alfred Schnell

Stamped on 16 Apr. 1942

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Very pleased hearing today you are well. We are all fine. News from Fritz always good. My new home address (is) 870 Riverside Drive. Greetings

March 25

Sender: Alfred Schnell

Amersfoort, Kapelweg 108

As always, we are healthy and in good spirits. Hopefully, after a grim winter, our expectations will hasten (the) spring sun. I wrote to Fritz directly.

We look forward to your news.

Warmly,
Alfred Schnell

Stamped on April 16, 1942

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