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Les Salter papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519100
- English
- 1938-1955
- folders 4
- Updated 8 months ago
The collection documents the Holocaust experiences of Ludwig Salzer (later Les Salter), originally of Vienna, Austria, as a refugee in Shanghai, China. The collection includes biographical materials and identification papers, immigration documents, correspondence, and photographs. Biographical materials include Les’s Boy Scouts Association membership card, a Shanghai vaccination certificate, a document regarding the attempt of Les’s father Hugo Salzer to send him money in Shanghai, and a clipping. Immigration paperwork includes Les’s 1938 ticket and menus from the SS Conte Rosso, the ship h...
Booklet
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519101
- English
- Updated 8 months ago
Booklet, "The Scout's How-To-Do-It-Book", with illustrations and text for Boy Scout activities.
Booklet
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519102
- English
- Updated 8 months ago
Booklet: titled, "The Scout's Book of Gadgets and Dodges", with illustrations and text for Boy Scout activities.
Songbook
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519103
- English
- 1940
- Updated 8 months ago
Booklet: titled, "Our Songs", with songs in German and English for Boy Scouts; published December 22nd 1940; Shanghai, China. Incriptions in graphite on covers.
Songbook
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519104
- English
- 1940
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout badge with an embroidered red lion worn by an Austrian Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519105
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: | Diameter: 2.120 inches (5.385 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout badge worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were not ...
Boy Scout badge with an embroidered red lion worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519106
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: | Diameter: 2.120 inches (5.385 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout badge worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were not ...
World Scout badge with a fleur-de-lis and star worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519110
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 2.120 inches (5.385 cm) | Width: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
World Scout badge worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were no...
World Scout badge with a fleur-de-lis and star worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519111
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 2.120 inches (5.385 cm) | Width: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
World Scout badge worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were no...
Leather Boy Scout badge with a red dragon worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519112
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 2.120 inches (5.385 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout badge worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany,anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were not a...
Rover Boy Scout set of green epaulets with fleur-de-lis worn by a Jewish refugee
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519113
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Green Rover Scout shoulder boards worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to Engla...
Boy Scout ribbons in yellow, green, and red worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519114
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 9.620 inches (24.435 cm) | Width: 1.120 inches (2.845 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout ribbons worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were no...
Red yarn tassels for a Boy Scout uniform worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519115
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 10.250 inches (26.035 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Two Boy Scout tassels worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They wer...
Boy Scout red leather woggle worn by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519116
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Diameter: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout slide fastener for a neckerchief used by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport...
Green canvas belt for a Boy Scout uniform used by a Jewish refugee in Shanghai
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn519117
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 36.500 inches (92.71 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Boy Scout belt worn by Ludwig Salzer when he was in the 13th (United) Boy Scouts Rover troop in Shanghai, China, during World War II. Ludwig was a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria. In 1938, after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, anti-Jewish laws were enacted to persecute Jews. Ludwig's father, Hugo, was arrested during the November 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom and sent to Dachau concentration camp. He was released in 1939 and he and his wife, Theresa, decided to send 18 year old Ludwig to Shanghai. His 13 year old sister, Ilse, was placed on a kindertransport to England. They were not a...