Overview
- Description
- Consists of records relating to the emigration and post-war experiences of Boris Wolosoff, originally from Russia. Mr. Wolosoff emigrated to Germany in the 1923 and to France in 1936. He arrived in the United States in 1941. Also includes a handmade album of photographs and drawings entitled, "Souvenir du Masgellier Vos Petits," dated August 31, 1941, created by chidlren in the Masgelier children's home as a gift to Mr. Wolosoff, who was the director of the OSE home there from 1937-1941.
- Date
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inclusive:
1923-1941
Physical Details
- Genre/Form
- Photographs.
- Extent
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3 folders
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
- Conditions on Use
- The Museum is in the process of determining the possible use restrictions that may apply to material(s) in this collection.
Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Child refugees.
- Geographic Name
- Masgelier (France). United States--Emigration and immigration. France
- Corporate Name
- World Union OSE Château du Masgelier (Orphanage)
Administrative Notes
- Holder of Originals
-
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- Fred March discovered the materials after Boris Wolosoff's death. Donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on May 4, 2001 by Fred March.
- Record last modified:
- 2023-08-28 09:14:56
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- https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn521978
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