Albert Günther Hess collection

Identifier: irn560500
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by Marie Brandes Hammerling, the daughter of Albert Günther Hess. An earlier donation regarding Albert Günther Hess was made by Marie Hess Brandes in 2004.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of handmade puppets, two photo albums and loose photographs relating to the experiences of Albert Günther Hess and his family before and during the Holocaust in Germany, Belgium, and France and the experiences of Albert in the United States and after his service in World War II. Some of these materials may be combined into a single collection in the future.

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Displaying items 1 to 11 of 11

Marie Hess Brandes collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn501499
- English
- 1934-1945
- folders 3
- Updated 7 months ago
Consists of photographs taken by Albert Günther Hess during World War II, including photographs taken upon the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp and of Hermann Göring after his arrest. Also includes identity and immigration papers of Gisela Oppens Hess, issued in 1943 by the Ministry of Interior of Portugal. Accretion found in Photo Archives binders: Photograph of Dachau at liberation, photograph of Hermann Goering following his surrender to troops of the U.S. Seventh Army near Mauterndorf.
Albert Günther Hess photographs
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561929
- English
- folder oversize box 1 1
- Updated 7 months ago
Contains two photo albums and loose photographs depicting the family of Albert Günther Hess before and after the war as well as images of Nazi demonstrations in Germany.
Skull faced hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561934
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 15.250 inches (38.735 cm) | Width: 8.500 inches (21.59 cm) | Depth: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet with a skull head, created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s comp...
Blond haired hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561937
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 14.750 inches (37.465 cm) | Width: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm) | Depth: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of a blond haired man, created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s ...
Pale faced hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561938
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 14.625 inches (37.148 cm) | Width: 7.125 inches (18.098 cm) | Depth: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of a pale faced man, created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s co...
Red haired hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561940
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 19.375 inches (49.213 cm) | Width: 7.250 inches (18.415 cm) | Depth: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of a red faced man created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s comp...
Bird head hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561941
- English
- 1956-1957
- a: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Depth: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) b: Height: 7.250 inches (18.415 cm) | Width: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of a bird created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s company. On M...
Owl head hand puppet made by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561942
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 15.500 inches (39.37 cm) | Width: 7.375 inches (18.733 cm) | Depth: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of an owl created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s company. On M...
Hand puppet of a woman created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561943
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 15.500 inches (39.37 cm) | Width: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm) | Depth: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of a dark haired woman created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s ...
Bearded man hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561944
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 16.500 inches (41.91 cm) | Width: 8.000 inches (20.32 cm) | Depth: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet of a bearded man created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s compan...
Orange and blue hand puppet created by a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and World War II Veteran
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn561946
- English
- 1956-1957
- overall: Height: 14.875 inches (37.783 cm) | Width: 9.375 inches (23.813 cm) | Depth: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
- Updated 7 months ago
Handmade, papier-mâché hand puppet with hands created by Albert Guenther Hess in New York as a way to cope with his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and soldier in World War II. Albert Guenther Hess’s family owned a successful chemical factory in the town of Pirna, Germany. Albert studied law, but also had a passion for music and film. In 1933, Albert was fired from his legal position in the Ministry of Justice because he was Jewish. He then took a position as a legal advisor for his family’s business. In 1937, he began working in Belgium as a representative for his family’s company. On ...