Overview
- Description
- 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
Physical Details
- Genre/Form
- Photographs. Correspondence. Scrapbooks.
- Extent
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1 box
- System of Arrangement
- The Louis W. Collier papers is arranged in a single series.
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
- Conditions on Use
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Keywords & Subjects
- Geographic Name
- Germany.
- Personal Name
- Collier, Louis W.
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- 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.
- Record last modified:
- 2023-02-24 13:52:29
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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.
Date: 1945-1948
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.
