Louis W. Collier papers

Identifier
irn501236
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1996.A.0063.1
Dates
1 Jan 1945 - 31 Dec 1948
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • English
  • Polish
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

box

1

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.

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