Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum collection

Identifier: irn76658
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn76658

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Jeannette Tenenbaum, wife of Edward Tenenbaum and daughter-in-law of Joseph Tenenbaum.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of artifacts, books, booklets, clippings, documents, and propaganda materials relating to the experiences of Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum, before, during, and after World War II (1939-1945), during which Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army, was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report. His father, Joseph Tenenbaum, was one of the organizers of the early boycott against Nazi Germany.

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The Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559430
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 9 months ago
Contains documents acquired by Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum. Edward Tenenbaum (donor’s husband) was a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army and author of the Buchenwald Report. He was the first American officer to enter the Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation and also participated in the liberation of Ohrdruf. His father, Joseph Tenenbaum, was one of the organizers of an early boycott in the United States against Nazi Germany.
Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes Christmas fund raising pin
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559432
- English
- 1933
- overall: | Diameter: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes (Winter Relief Agency of the German People) Christmas pin issued to those who donated to the Nazi Party charity. It was acquired by Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum. Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945), was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report. His father, Joseph Tenenbaum, was one of the organizers of the early boycott against Nazi Germany.
Tag Der Arbeit commemorative pin
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559435
- English
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
Tag Der Arbeit pin issued to commemorate Labor Day, May 1, a holiday was established in 1933 by the Nazi government. It was acquired by Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum. Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945), was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report. His father, Joseph Tenenbaum, was one of the organizers of the early boycott against Nazi Germany.
Hitler Youth Saar Westmark Koblenz pin
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559437
- English
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
Hitler Youth Saar Westmark Koblenz tinnie acquired by Edward and Joseph Tenenbaum. Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945), was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report. His father, Joseph Tenenbaum, was one of the organizers of the early boycott against Nazi Germany.
Binoculars thrown at US soldier during concentration camp liberation
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559440
- English
- overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Depth: 2.125 inches (5.398 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
Pair of binoculars thrown at Lt. Edward Tenenbaum during the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp in April 1945. Edward served in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945). He was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report.
DDAC car pennant with swastika acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559441
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) | Width: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
DDAC [Der Deutsche Automobil-Club] car pennant for the Nazi era German Automobile Club acquired by Lt. Edward Tenenbaum during the war. Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945), was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report.
German Marksmanship aiguillette
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559444
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 15.500 inches (39.37 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
Silver colored German marksmanship aiguillette acquired by Lt. Edward Tenenbaum during the war. Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945), was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report.
Nazi flag acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn559446
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 43.000 inches (109.22 cm) | Width: 78.000 inches (198.12 cm)
- Updated 9 months ago
DDAC [Der Deutsche Automobil-Club] car pennant for the Nazi era German Automobile Club acquired by Lt. Edward Tenenbaum during the war. Edward, a 1st Lieutenant in the OSS and the US Army during the Second World War (1939-1945), was the first American officer to enter Buchenwald concentration camp at liberation, a participant in the liberation of Ohrdruf, and author of the Buchenwald Report.