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Letter of condolence from Eugene and Paula Hirsch to Max Bredig, April 16, 1944

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Letter of condolence regarding the death of Georg Bredig (1868-1944) to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977).

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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
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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 8, Folder 37

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Hirsch, Eugene, and Paula Hirsch. “Letter of Condolence from Eugene and Paula Hirsch to Max Bredig, April 16, 1944,” April 16, 1944. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 8, Folder 37. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/y2sy339.

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New York 33, April 26, 1944
36 Mayaw Place

Lieber Herr Doktor,

erst heute hören wir zu unserem großen Bedauern, dass Ihr verehrter Herr Vater nach einer gut verlaufenen Operation in die Ewigkeit abberufen worden ist. Wir fühlen mit Ihnen die Schwere des Verlustes und sprechen, Ihnen und Ihren werten Angehörigen unsere herzlichste Teilnahme aus. Dürfen wir klagen bei einem solch gelebten Leben und bei dieser Welt, die uns so fremd geworden ist!

Wir drücken Ihnen voll Teilnahme die Hand und grüßen Sie und Ihre Lieben herzlichst

Ihre Eugene & Paula Hirsch

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New York 33, April 26, 1944
36 Mayaw Place

Dear Doctor,

Regretfully, we only found out today that your esteemed father passed away after an operation that went well. We feel the extent of your loss and express our heartfelt condolences to you and your loved ones. May we lament the loss of such a great life and the current state of this world, which has become so unrecognizable to us!

Please accept our deepest sympathies and best regards to you and your loved ones.

Eugene and Paula Hirsch

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