Lantern slide used for eugenic studies

Identifier
irn1109
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1989.310.8.12
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1109

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 3.860 inches (9.804 cm) | Width: 3.310 inches (8.407 cm) | Depth: 0.120 inches (0.305 cm)

Archival History

The lantern slide was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by the University of Muenster.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Irmgard Nippert United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the University of Muenster

Scope and Content

Racial slide used for eugenic studies: Mischlinge

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

horizontal orientation; 3 frames, views of man wearing coat and tie facing right, front, and left; mechanism (pole and rest) can be seen behind head (used to hold head in place-?) (Jewish mischling erste grades -?)

Genre

  • Photographs
  • Object
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