Louis W. Collier papers
Extent and Medium
box
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Archival History
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Acquisition
Funding Note: The cataloging of this collection has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Paul B. Duff donated the Louis W. Collier papers to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996. Paul B. Duff is the grandson of Louis W. Collier.
Scope and Content
The Louis W. Collier papers consists of material related to Louis W. Collier's experiences as a member of the American occupying forces in post-war Europe, particularly his role as director of the Werl-Westf. displaced persons (DP) camp for non-Jewish Poles in Germany. Includes correspondence with his family; photographs; a bound, handwritten log of camp activities illustrated with photographs; and a photo album of handmade crafts.
System of Arrangement
The Louis W. Collier papers is arranged in a single series.
People
- Collier, Louis W.
Subjects
- Displaced persons--Europe.
- World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--Europe.
- Germany.
- Refugees.
Genre
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Correspondence.
- Document