Boris Wolosoff collection

Identifier
irn521978
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2010.406
Dates
1 Jan 1923 - 31 Dec 1941
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn521978

Extent and Medium

folders

3

Archival History

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Acquisition

Fred March discovered the materials after Boris Wolosoff's death. Donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on May 4, 2001 by Fred March.

Scope and Content

Consists of records relating to the emigration and post-war experiences of Boris Wolosoff, originally from Russia. Mr. Wolosoff emigrated to Germany in the 1923 and to France in 1936. He arrived in the United States in 1941. Also includes a handmade album of photographs and drawings entitled, "Souvenir du Masgellier Vos Petits," dated August 31, 1941, created by chidlren in the Masgelier children's home as a gift to Mr. Wolosoff, who was the director of the OSE home there from 1937-1941.

Corporate Bodies

  • World Union OSE
  • Château du Masgelier (Orphanage)

Subjects

  • United States--Emigration and immigration.
  • France
  • Child refugees.
  • Masgelier (France).

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.