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  1. March of Time -- outtakes -- US Newspaper Correspondents in Paris

    Harry's New York Bar. General view, Paris correspondents at table, left to right: Edgar Mowrer of "Chicago Daily News" (once kicked out of Germany), Robert Parker, Jr. of Associated Press, replacing Lloyd during latter's vacation. Ralph Heinzen of United Press. Bill Reed of International News Service (crashed the party, leaving Paris shortly for New York, future job unknown). John Whittaker, formerly with "Chicago Tribune," then in Paris office of "Chicago Daily News." CUs of Mowrer, Heinzen, Whittaker, Parker and Reed (together). These shots were made at Harry's although Paris corresponden...

  2. Repatriation of POWS: Female entertainer; marching

    Repatriation of Russian POWs in Bari and Florence, Italy. Reel 6: Back view of Russians at entertainment show, US sergeant introducing female Italian singer, dancer, and juggler. Singing "Indian Love Call." Russian lieutenant drilling the men.

  3. Soap

  4. The future of European Jewry

    From opening credits of film: "The story of Europe's Jews Today as told by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Herbert H. Lehman, Edward M.M. Warburg, Harold F. Linder, Moses A. Leavitt. This film has been made possible by the active guidance and counsel of Al Paul Lefton and the cooperation of numerous persons and organizations including: United Jewish Appeal, South African Jewish Appeal, United Jewish Relief Agencies of Canada, News of the Day, Paramount News, Film-Polski, Decca Reocrds, The American Federation of Musicians, Larry Adler, and others." Leaders of the JDC convene in New York City to disc...

  5. Anna Kfare collection

    The papers consist of three school reports, two photographs, and correspondence from Tema Dąbek relating to Anna Kfare's life in Makow Mazowiecki, Poland during the time period of the Holocaust. The photographs depict Chaja Lillienthal, Pesia Goldstein, Relcia Amiel, Ester Sobol, Tema Dąbek, Unger, Zaklinowicz, Fredka Fejga Blum, Surusia Laska, Sara Lasker, Fela Rekant and Fruma Perlberg.

  6. Book

  7. Sabina Kurc collection

    Sabina Kurc collection consists of ten black and white photographs depicting the donor's immediate and extended family before the war in Grabowiec, Łódź, Wojslawice, Chelm, and Warsaw, Poland; and of a circa 1950 May Day demonstration in Legnica, Poland.

  8. Theodor Herzl; Zionism

    Honoring the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Herzl, the father of the 20th century Zionist movement, this short documentary film gives a brief history of Herzl's life and work.

  9. Buchenwald Standort-Kantine concentration camp scrip, 2 Reichsmark

    2 Reichsmark coupon issued at Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. Buchenwald opened on July 19, 1937, and issued undated notes in 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 mark denominations. The simply designed notes were printed on coarse paper. There were two types of coupons: canteen scrip and exchange scrip issued to members of outside labor brigades [Aussenkommandos.] In early April 1945, as US forces approached Buchenwald concentration camp, the German guards began to evacuate the camp. On April 11, the prisoners revolted and seized control of the camp. Later that day, soldiers from the Sixth Army Armo...

  10. Book

  11. Abraham and Simone Slowes collection

    Consists of 27 family photographs, two photo album pages, five documents relating to Abraham Slowes' family in Vilna (Vilnius) before the war, 45 copies of documents relating to Abraham efforts to secure his family's emigration to Palestine during the years of 1940-1945, and a copy of a family history written by Simone Weil Slowes.

  12. Repatriation of POWS: papers; dispensary; marching; trains; roll call; interviews

    Repatriation of Russian POWs in Bari and Florence, Italy. Reel 3: Former POWs receiving pay from American and Russian officers. Russians entering American dispensary and at outdoor amphitheater. Sign reading: "USSR Repatriation Camp, 2616 Repatriation Unit." MLS, guard at camp entrance. Florence: Russians marching to railroad station and down street entering railroad yard and boarding trains. Women leaving trucks. Pan across Russians lined up at encampment in old German clothing. American officers separating officers from enlisted men. CUs, Russian officers and enlisted men. Sign: "Russian ...

  13. March of Time -- outtakes -- German spies on trial; execution of Nazis

    Spies on Trial. Young German spy led from POW camp to building where his court martial is being held by MPs. Judges sworn in; prosecutors and defense attorney. 01:02:01 MP platoon (firing squad) executing three German spies. 01:07:01 Hanging of Nazis.

  14. Selected records from the Archivo Storico del Ministerio degli Affari Esteri

    This collection includes information on the Italian reaction to the rise of Nazi antisemitism in Germany and German-occupied territories, as well as on negotiations about the fate of Jews in southern France. The records also document the situation of refugees, the consequences of racial laws in Italy, the Italian resistance, and Zionism.

  15. March of Time -- outtakes -- Russians liberate of Warsaw

    The Battle for Warsaw. Russian Newsreel. Russian Red Army advancing towards Warsaw. Russian infantry running through streets of Warsaw. Russian soldiers presented with flowers from girls, receiving food and wine. Smoke rising from burning Warsaw. Russian officers.

  16. March of Time -- outtakes -- Lord Vansittart

    Books by Lord Vansittart on sale. EXT and INT of Vansittart's home. Vansittart interviewed. Present: Steve Laird (Time), George Slocombe (head of Anglo-American Press Club), Jacqueline Saix (Time), Mr. Siggall (Lord Vansittart's manager), Jan Jindritch (British War Correspondent), Lady Vansittart. Lord interviewed (several takes). [transcript of speech attached to dope sheet in departmental files] Lord Robert Gilbert Vansittart was a British diplomat, author, and extreme Germanophobe. He was first secretary at the Paris Peace Conference and principal private secretary to Lord Curzon and to ...

  17. Book

  18. Maurice Hoffman collection

    Contains two photographs, one depicting a man wearing a leather jacket standing against wall holding a gun, and the second an image of people standing on a sidewalk in front of burned building.

  19. VE Day, Germany

    VE Day in Heidelberg, Germany. 6th Army Group and 1st Tactical Air Force at mass on VE Day. INT, cathedral, priest making the sign of the cross, celebrating mass. Germans gathered outside of cathedral watching soldiers and officers leaving service. Gen. Robert Morris Webster and Gen. Ned Sohramm leaving cathedral, walking to their cars. Webster and Sohramm entering cathedral, followed by officers and enlisted men of the 6th Army Group and 1st Tactical Air Force. Servicemen presenting arms, marching, and parade rest. Germans watching parade. INT of cathedral with group standing as prayer is ...

  20. Eva Katz collection

    Consists of an identification card, "Kinderausweis" issued to "Eva Kreutsberger" (Eva Katz) before departing as part of the Kindertransport; red ink "J' on recto, middle name "Sara" added to name; issued 13 Feb.1939; Berlin, Germany. The card is pre-printed with hand written and stamped entries on both sides; a black and white photograph of a young girl onthe back is attached with metal rivets.