Marietta Gruenbaum collection

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US Army pouch for a shoe shine kit issued to Milton Emont
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn632306
- English
- overall: Height: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm) | Diameter: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
United States Army pouch for a shoe shine kit, issued to Milton Emont, a Jewish American World War II veteran. Milton was born to Polish parents in Paterson, New Jersey. He showed an aptitude for languages at a young age, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish. Milton registered for the draft in 1942, and entered active service on March 5, 1943. In the Army, Milton served 22 months in the 3189th Signal Service Battalion. As a translator and teletype operator, he was responsible for sending and receiving messages in Section Headquarters located in both France and Germany. In ...
Marietta Gruenbaum papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652711
- English
- boxes oversize folder 2 1
- Updated 8 months ago
Contains documents, correspondence, ephemera (including ration cards, menus, pamphlets, clippings, magazines), photos (both personal and commercial photo packages), and US government-issued Jewish religious items documenting the experiences of Mariette Gruenbaum, a survivor of Theresienstadt. Documents her life in Czechoslovakia, England, immigration to the United States, and travels to France.
Black yarmulke owned by Milton Emont and likely used during World War II
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652767
- English
- overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Diameter: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Cloth yarmulke, likely used during World War II, belonging to Milton Emont, a Jewish American World War II veteran. Milton was born to Polish parents in Paterson, New Jersey. He showed an aptitude for languages at a young age, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish. Milton registered for the draft in 1942, and entered active service on March 5, 1943. In the Army, Milton served 22 months in the 3189th Signal Service Battalion. As a translator and teletype operator, he was responsible for sending and receiving messages in Section Headquarters located in both France and Germany...
Multi-colored, cloth document cover used by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652768
- English
- overall: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Width: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Cloth document cover, used by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Margarete and Karel, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arrested by the Gestapo and detained in Pankrác prison in Prague. On December 3, Karel was sent to Theresienstadt, where he was killed on the 18th in the Small Fortress. On November 20, 1942, Margarete, Michael, and Marietta were sent to the ghetto-labor camp aboard transport Cc. Marietta worke...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 1 krone note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652769
- English
- overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 1 krone, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arrested ...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 2 kronen note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652770
- English
- overall: Height: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm) | Width: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 2 kronen, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arrested...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 5 kronen note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652771
- English
- overall: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 4.625 inches (11.748 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 5 kronen, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arrested...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 10 kronen note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652772
- English
- overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 10 kronen, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arreste...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 20 kronen note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652773
- English
- overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 20 kronen, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arreste...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 50 kronen note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652774
- English
- overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 50 kronen, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arreste...
Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp scrip, 100 kronen note, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652775
- English
- overall: Height: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Width: 5.875 inches (14.923 cm)
- Updated 8 months ago
Scrip, valued at 100 kronen, acquired by Marietta Gruenbaum, a Jewish-Czechoslovakian girl who was held in Theresienstadt ghetto-labor camp. Currency was confiscated from inmates and replaced with scrip, which could only be used in the camp. The scrip was part of an elaborate illusion to make the camp seem normal and appear as though workers were being paid for their labor, but the money had no real monetary value. Before Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany in 1939, Marietta lived in Prague with her parents, Karel and Margarete, and her brother, Michael. In October 1941, Karel was arrest...
Booklet, So this is France
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652776
- English
- Updated 8 months ago
Guide to France, published in 1944 by the Librairie Hachette.
Booklet, Elite Information
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652777
- English
- Updated 8 months ago
Guide to Switzerland intended for American G.I.s, presented by Swiss tradesmen as a souvenir of the leave spent in Switzerland.
Booklet, 90 Versions Britanniques et Americaines pour les candidats au baccalaureat pour les candidats au baccalauréat
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn652778
- English
- Updated 8 months ago
Textbook published by the Librairie Hachette. 1951 edition.