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  1. James Stein collection

    Collection consisting of one certificate issued to a member of the Nazi party and group of small Nazi propaganda posters (28). See numbered list in accession file

  2. Reichs-Gesetzblatt [Reich Law Gazette] collection

    The collection consists of forty-two annuals of the Reichs-Gesetzblatt [Reich Law Gazette] from 1916 through 1942, although the set is not complete.

  3. French 1942 political posters collection

    Group of French posters with political content, one dated 1942; in French

  4. Schlesinger family collection

    The collection contains 20 documents, consisting of certificates, a repatriation card, registrations of residence, a note, correspondence, and one object used during and after the Holocaust by the Schlesinger family, particularly Erna Seidner Schlesinger [donor's mother]. See accession file for detailed numbered list.

  5. Oscar Schwartz collection

    The collection consists of a group of Nazi material including embroidered ribbons, patches, armbands and a metal belt buckle, all with Nazi insignia or inscriptions. The items were found by Oscar Schwartz while in Germany with the Jewish Brigade 1 box containing: 2 ribbons; 2 patches; 1 belt buckle; 2 armbands

  6. Frances Syril and Martin Weinberg collection

    Group of women's clothing, baby clothes, table linens and a group of books belonging to the Weinberg family during the time period of the Holocaust

  7. Peter Victor family collection

    The collection consists of artifacts, currency, documents, photographs, and publications relating to the experiences of Carl, Elsa, and Peter Victor in prewar Berlin, Germany, during World War II in Shanghai, China, where Carl and Elsa Victor passed away, and then to Peter after the war in Shanghai and following his emigration to the United States in 1947.

  8. Peter M. Victor collection

    Consists of 2 admission tickets: Ticket to 1936 Olympic Games; "Leichtathletik" printed in red ink over a drawing of Olympic stadium; ticket #11597; issued by General Secretary; Berlin, Germany; 3 August 1936. In German. Ticket to Olympic soccer match; "Herthaplatz" printed in black ink above drawing of a bell with eagle standing on Olympic rings inside; ticket #3635; Berlin, Germany; verso: Peru-Austria 4:2" written in graphite; 8 August 1936. In German.

  9. Hartog family collection

    Collection of documents, letters, photographs and a medal relating to the Hartog family during the time period surrounding the Holocaust. The collection includes correspondence from Camp de Gurs, France and documents from Belgium, France and Germany

  10. Dr. Gerhard Neubeck collection

    The collection consists of an athletic jersey and a pair of running shoes relating to the experiences of Gerhard Neubeck before the Holocaust in Germany when he participated as a runner in pre-Olympic trials in a Jewish athletic training camp in Germany in 1935.

  11. Daniel Lavering collection

    Collection of badges, bars and shoulder patches stored in a cloth and leather bag belonging to Charles Lavering, member of the 305 and 309 Ordinance Battalion, received during his service in World War II

  12. Ludwig Wertheim collection

    The collection consists of a silver fork and spoon, books, documents, photographs, and a photograph album related to the experience of Ludwig Wertheim and his family in Germany and France before, during, and after the Holocaust.

  13. Posters from 1941 occupied France and Newspaper from Łódź Ghetto, 1941

    Three posters from Occupied France; dated 1941; French. Newspaper from Łódź Ghetto; dated March 28, 1941; in Hebrew or Yiddish.

  14. French Anti-Semitic Posters collection

    Collection of two French Anti-Semitic posters and one exhibit flyer; circa 1942; in French

  15. Eric W. Zielenziger family collection

    The collection consists of an armband, documents and photographs relating to the experiences of Eric Zielenziger and his family in prewar Berlin, Germany, then as refugees in Paris, France, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, before and during World War II and in Amsterdam after the war.

  16. Renee Levy collection

    The collection consists of a wedding suit, jacket and skirt with headpiece and flower boutonniere, worn by Renee Levy and a photograph of Renee Levy and her husband on their wedding day, Aug. 31, 1945, in Charleville, France. Renee is wearing the donated suit in the photograph.

  17. Ivan Singer collection

    Collection of two medals issued/awarded to Ivan Singer (donor); Russian flier's badge issued in pilot's school in Krasnodar, Russia; circa 1944; gold medal on blue and white striped ribbon issued by Yugoslav Liberation Army for bravery, embossed "Za Hrabost"; circa 1943-1944

  18. Occupied France poster collection

    Group of French posters: poster by the collaborationist artist Brantamme with text by Victor Hugo, used for anti-communisit propaganda purposes, proclamation of the execution, before a firing squad, of three resistance fighters; Lille, France; Sept. 18, 1941, in German and French; poster in French and German, dated Oct. 1, 1941 with "Warning" from the Military Commander for Belgium and the north of France, Von Falkenhausen; poster from the period just before liberation with flags of several nations

  19. Dr. Edmund Goldenberg collection

    The collection consists of documents, photographs, and medical instruments relating to or used by Dr. Edmund Goldenberg before, during, and after the Holocaust. Some of these materials may be combined into a single collection in the future.

  20. David Bloch collection

    Two wood block prints created by artist and donor David Bloch in Shanghai, China. One print, "Chinese Street Scene-Shanghai" is printed in black ink on silk with hand-colored details. It is mounted with a floral brocade textile border; signed in graphite and red artist's seals; dated 1945. The second print is titled "Mr. Nobody" and shows a man seated on a steamer trunk. It is printed in black ink on paper and is signed in graphite and red artist seal; no date