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  1. Frederick Gratwick, Jr. collection

    The collection consists of a concentration camp coat and two pairs of pants, relating to the experiences of Frederick Gratwick, Jr., an American military administrator, at Dachau concentration camp after the Holocaust.

  2. Simcha Munzer collection

    The collection consists of a typewriter used by Simcha Munzer (donor's father) before and during the war, and then afterwards by Gisele and Alfred Munzer (donor's mother and donor). 2 photographs of Eva and Lianne Munzer (donor's sisters) which were likely entrusted with neighbors. Napkin ring given to Alfred Munzer on the occasion of Sinterklaas Day from his paternal uncle Emil (?)

  4. Temple Beth Am collection

    Programs, guest registers, newspaper clippings, script and other material related to the dedication of the dedication of the Memorial Wall to the Martyred Six Million at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, California, in April 1966. Also includes collected newspapers, publications, and other related material about the Holocaust, and in particular the response of Jewish congregations in the United States, circa 1943-1945. The collection also includes a Belgian Star of David badge that was sent to Rabbi Jacob Pressman by Harry Jungerman.

  5. David Friedman collection

    The collection consists of six pieces of artwork created by artist David Friedman: drawing entitled "Nothing in His Pot"; Poster montage of 1964 exhibition photos; 1966 sketch of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; 2 pieces In Memorial of the Warsaw Ghetto for the Jewish Community Center in Baltimore; Poster created of the original invitation to the Warsaw Memorial Meeting.

  6. Jerome S. Buser collection

    Consists of notebooks, documents, and clippings from the collection of Jerome S. Buser, who was given intelligence gathering and German language training at Carleton College in Minnesota during World War II. This training was done for eventual espionage wherein Mr. Buser would be dropped behind enemy lines to pose as a German businessman. The notebooks contain notes from history, geography, and language classes, demonstrating the training one received for future espionage activities. Due to the end of the war in Europe, Mr. Buser was never deployed overseas. Also includes seven small German...

  7. Adler and Houska families collection

    Fur coat entrusted to the Houska family by Jewish friends Richard, Elsa and Hanus Adler prior to their deportation. The Adlers were deported to the Łódź ghetto and murdered in Chelmno. Also donated is a contemporary photograph of Mr. Houska and a period wedding photograph.

  8. Baumann and Moravec families collection

    Documents and Photographs; relating to the Baumann and Moravec families (related by marriage); The grandfather of Ms. Zuckerbrod was Emanuel or Eman Moravetz, later James E. Morris, who was married to Anna Baumann, Dr. John Shilling’s (another USHMM donor) maternal aunt. The documents include passports of Emanuel Moravetz; Berta Baumann and Anna Baumann and a copy of the passport of Otokar Baumann as well as claims for reparations; Tallit and Teffilin; which belonged to Emanuel Moravec, later James E. Morris; Teffilin consist of a complete set of leather boxes with straps, one worn on the f...

  9. Ilona (Elena) Kellner Kalinova collection

    The collection consists of a prisoner badge, factory pin, leather charm, recipes, and copy photographs relating to the experiences of Ilona (Elena) Kellner Kalinova in Hungary, Poland, Germany, and the United States before, during, and after the Holocaust.

  10. Oral history interviews of the Ciel Loots Hidden Children collection

    Oral history interviews with Holocaust survivors who were hidden by Ciel Loots in the Montessori school she ran for children with learning disabilities in Amersfoort, Netherlands.

  11. Ferenc Hevesi family collection

    The collection consists of Jewish religious attire, athletic medals, commemorative plaques, and copy prints relating to the experiences of Rabbis Simon and Ferenc Hevesi and their family in Budapest, Hungary, before and during the Holocaust.

  12. Berlfein and Burns families collection

    Collection of photos and documents related to the Berlfein family. Scrapbook documenting the experiences of Leon Burns as a member of the US Army serving in Europe during WWII Audio recordings of survivor interviews Camera used by Lee S. Burns (donor's father-in-law) acquired while in service in German and used to take some of the photos in this collection

  13. Nazi party documents, correspondence and artifacts collection

    The collection consists of documents, correspondence, and artifacts relating to several high ranking Nazi party members and likely collected as evidence by the US Army after World War II (1939-1945).

  14. Oral testimonies of the Voces del Holocausto en México collection

    Oral history interviews with Holocaust survivors who settled in México

  15. Nile H. Heermans collection

    Nazi propaganda filmstrips and roll of film that Nile H. Heermans (donor's father) brought home from his military service as a member of the 71st Division of the US Third Army during WWII.

  16. Ellen Kaidanow collection

    Documents, photographs, and letter, related to Ellen Kaidanow (born Shifra Leviatin) and her family, and their experiences in the Dubno ghetto, in Poland, during the German occupation in World War II. In addition to documents, the collection includes a spoon.

  17. Jerold F. Majerus collection

    The collection consists of military scrip, documents, autobiographical text, and printed materials relating to the experiences of Jerold F. Majerus, during his service with the U.S. Army, in the 6827th Military Detachment, as part of the stenographic support staff of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, 1945-1946.

  18. Arthur Jacobs collection

    The collection consists of photographs, a watercolor painting, and a shadowbox display relating to the experiences of Arthur Jacobs in the United States and Germany during and after World

  19. Bamivchan advertisement poster collection

    The collection consist of four advertisement posters for Bamivchan bulletin, HaNo'ar HaLomed beEretz Israel Movement - Hamachanot HaOlim, issues 24-27.

  20. Rosenwald and Stahl families collection

    The collection consists of correspondence, documents, postcards, photographs, and a book related to the experiences of Otto and Elfriede Rosenwald, and their daughter, Helene, who emigrated from Nazi Germany in 1936, as well as papers relating to members of their extended family.