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Telegram from Max Bredig to the Homburger family, November 13, 1940

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Max Bredig (1902-1977) informs the Homburger family that he is sending them food and money. The Homburgers are currently interned in the Gurs concentration camp in France.

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  • Transcribed by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
  • Translated by Edward Rubeiz
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  • Council on Library and Information Resources

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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 7, Folder 24

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Bredig, Max Albert. “Telegram from Max Bredig to the Homburger Family, November 13, 1940,” November 13, 1940. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 7, Folder 24. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/qk7cdir.

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Homburger 801 W 181

Nov 13, 1940

Cable reçu envoyez par le mieux chemin collis d’aliment attends avion 3 avant d’envoyer d’argent.

Paul Viktor Rolf / E10

Marianne K19 Dora…..

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Homburger 801 W 181

November 13, 1940

Cable received. I’m sending the packages of food via the best route. I’m waiting for airplane 3 before sending the money.

Paul Viktor Rolf / E10

Marianne K19 Dora…..

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