Arthur and Meta Grunebaum Schmitt collection

Identifier: irn737142
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn737142

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017, 2019, and 2022 by Helen Schmitt, the daughter of Arthur and Meta Schmitt.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of military artifacts and documents, photographs, correspondence, documents, and a dictionary relating to the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.

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US Army garrison cap worn by Arthur Schmitt
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn737143
- English
- overall: Height: 5.354 inches (13.599 cm) | Width: 11.102 inches (28.199 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
The garrison cap was used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The cap is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.
US Army Good Conduct medal awarded to Arthur Schmitt
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn737144
- English
- Height: 7.100 inches (18.034 cm) | Width: 3.600 inches (9.144 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
The Good Conduct medal was awarded to Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The medal is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.
Circular US Army lapel pin worn by Arthur Schmitt
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn737145
- English
- overall: Height: 0.118 inches (0.3 cm) | Diameter: 1.024 inches (2.601 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
The lapel pin was used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The pin is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.
US Army dog tag worn by Arthur Schmitt
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn737146
- English
- overall: Height: 5.236 inches (13.299 cm) | Width: 1.614 inches (4.1 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
The identification tag or “dog tag” was issued to and used by Arthur Schmitt during his three years of military service during World War II (1939-1945). The tag is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.
German-English dictionary brought to the United States by Arthur Schmitt
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn737148
- English
- Updated 1 year ago
The German-English dictionary was brought to the United States by Arthur Schmitt when he emigrated from Germany between 1937 and 1938. The dictionary is part of a larger collection documenting the experiences of Arthur (Abraham) Schmitt and Meta (Miriam) Grunebaum Schmitt and their families in Germany and the United States before, during, and after World War II.
Arthur and Meta Grünebaum Schmitt papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn755010
- English
- folders 3
- Updated 1 year ago
The Arthur and Meta Grünebaum Schmitt papers consist of biographical materials, military records, and photographs documenting Arthur Schmitt and Meta Grünebaum Schmitt. Biographical materials include identification papers, birth certificates, a ketubah, and restitution papers documenting Arthur and Meta Schmitt. Military records include a V-mail letter from Lt. Felder to Arthur Schmitt, separation records, and a 1992 memorial certificate from President George Bush. Photographs depict the Schmitt and Gruenebaum families in prewar Germany.

Arthur and Meta Grunebaum Schmitt collection

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US Army garrison cap worn by Arthur Schmitt

US Army Good Conduct medal awarded to Arthur Schmitt

Circular US Army lapel pin worn by Arthur Schmitt

US Army dog tag worn by Arthur Schmitt

German-English dictionary brought to the United States by Arthur Schmitt

Arthur and Meta Grünebaum Schmitt papers