Louis W. Collier collection

Identifier: irn563811
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn563811

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by Paul B. Duff, the grandson of Louis W. Collier.

Scope and Content

Consists of material related to Louis W. Collier's experiences as a member of the American occupying forces in post-war Europe, particularly his role as director of the Werl-Westf. displaced persons (DP) camp for non-Jewish Poles in Germany. Includes correspondence with his family; photographs; a bound, handwritten log of camp activities illustrated with photos; and a photo album of handmade crafts. Also includes Polish emblems, one mounted on a wooden plaque, and one with a chain.

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Louis W. Collier papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn501236
- English
- 1945-1948
- box 1
- Updated 7 months ago
The Louis W. Collier papers consists of material related to Louis W. Collier's experiences as a member of the American occupying forces in post-war Europe, particularly his role as director of the Werl-Westf. displaced persons (DP) camp for non-Jewish Poles in Germany. Includes correspondence with his family; photographs; a bound, handwritten log of camp activities illustrated with photographs; and a photo album of handmade crafts.
Plaque with Polish eagle issued to Mr. L.W. Collier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn544827
- English
- 1946
- Updated 7 months ago
Louis W. Collier was a member of the American occupying forces in post-war Europe and the director of the Werl-Westf. displaced persons (DP) camp for non-Jewish Poles in Germany.

Louis W. Collier collection

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Louis W. Collier papers

Plaque with Polish eagle issued to Mr. L.W. Collier