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Dr. Max Cohnreich diary

Document | Accession Number: 2006.151

Consists of one bound diary, in German and English, describing the life experiences of Dr. Max Cohnreich, originally of Berlin, Germany. In the diary, written mainly in 1939 and addressed to his grandchildren, Dr. Cohnreich describes his life in Germany, his emigration experiences, and his feelings on the current situation in Europe. After his death in 1949, his granddaughter, Margaret (Peggy) Stolowitz, updated the diary to include major events in the family. Also includes one article, written by Michael Evans, entitled "Coburg--The Case History of a Nazi Town." Mrs. Stolowitz's father, Max Lowenherz, was a native of Coburg, Germany.

Date
1939-2001
Language
English
German
Genre/Form
Diaries.
Extent
1 folder

Administrative History

Holder of Originals
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Margaret (Peggy) Stolowitz donated her grandfather's diary to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on May 9, 2006.
Funding Note
The accessibility of this collection was made possible by the generous donors to our crowdfunded Save Their Stories campaign.

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.

 
Record last modified: 2023-02-24 14:17:07
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