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Louis W. Collier papers

Document | Accession Number: 1996.A.0063.1

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.

Date
inclusive:  1945-1948
Language
English
Polish
Genre/Form
Photographs.
Correspondence.
Scrapbooks.
Extent
1 box

About This Document

System of Arrangement
The Louis W. Collier papers is arranged in a single series.

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Paul B. Duff donated the Louis W. Collier papers to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996. Paul B. Duff is the grandson of Louis W. Collier.
Funding Note
The cataloging of this collection has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
Conditions on Use
Material(s) in this collection may be protected by copyright and/or related rights. You do not require further permission from the Museum to use this material. The user is solely responsible for making a determination as to if and how the material may be used.

 
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Also in Louis W. Collier collection

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.

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

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

Object

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.

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