Robert M.W. Kempner collection

Identifier: irn85918
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn85918

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2001 by Lucian W. Kempner, Lorraine H. Kempner, Hans Kempner, and Therese Kempner, the son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren of Robert M.W. Kempner.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts, correspondence, and documents relating to the experiences of Robert M.W. Kempner.

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Displaying items 1 to 20 of 25

Office of Strategic Services (OSS) lapel pin
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn37178
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 0.300 inches (0.762 cm) | Diameter: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Lapel pin offered to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) who received certificates commemorating their service in World War II.
Religious medallion with an image of Dr. Edith Stein
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46330
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Religious medallion featuring image of nun (Dr. Edith Stein).
Letter
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46331
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Letter written in German. Letter is accompanied by original envelope (2001.62.4b).
Envelope
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46333
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Envelope addressed, stamped, and postmarked. Is accompanied by original letter (2001.62.4a).
Locket
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46334
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Metal locket with image of Lydia Rabinowitsch Kempner inside
Religious medallion with an image of Dr. Edith Stein
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46335
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Religious medallion featuring image of nun (Dr. Edith Stein).
Medallion pouch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46336
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Black leather pouch which opens at top by a flap; used to hold religious medallion (2001.62.6a)
Pouch
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46337
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Dark green plastic pouch which opens at top by a flap; used to hold religious image (2001.62.7a)
Letter
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46338
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Letter written in German. Letter is accompanied by original envelope (2001.62.8b).
Envelope
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46339
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Envelope addressed, stamped, and postmarked. Is accompanied by original letter (2001.62.8a).
Religious medallion with an image of Dr. Edith Stein
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46340
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Religious medallion featuring image of nun (Dr. Edith Stein).
Relic of Saint Edith Stein
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46342
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Devotional image of Dr. Edith Stein.
Letter
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46343
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Letter written in German. Letter is accompanied by original envelope (2001.62.10b).
Envelope
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46344
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Envelope addressed, stamped, and postmarked. Is accompanied by original letter (2001.62.10a).
Devotional keepsake
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46345
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Devotional keepsake in the form of a red plastic heart with poem printed on front.
Letter
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46346
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Letter written in German. Letter is accompanied by original envelope (2001.62.12b).
Envelope
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn46347
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Partial piece of an envelope addressed, stamped, and postmarked. Is accompanied by original letter (2001.62.12a).
Robert M.W. and Ruth Benedicta Kempner papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn502566
- English
- 1935-1993
- 400 linear ft., 22 compact discs, 26 phonograph records,
- Updated 1 year ago
Contains general correspondence, Nuremberg correspondence and related records, selected publications, research material on clergy, and restitution case files.
Small case with photo of a nun containing a red seal with a shield crest
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn62092
- English
- 1945
- Updated 1 year ago
Alfred Rosenberg diary
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn73077
- English
- 1936-1944
- folder 1
- Updated 1 year ago
The diary, which begins in April 1936, contains entries in which Rosenberg reflects on contemporary events, including the Soviet-German non-aggression pact, the invasion of Poland, Germany’s relations with other countries prior to the war (Romania, Spain, Afghanistan, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Italy), the personalities and activities of other Nazi leaders, his antipathy to organized religion and to the Roman Catholic church in particular, accounts of his meetings with Hitler, the latter’s affirmations of Rosenberg’s writings and activities, and his perceptions of the popularity and reception of ...