Plaque with Polish eagle issued to Mr. L.W. Collier
- Date
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creation:
1946
- Geography
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received:
Werl (Germany)
- Classification
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Awards
- Category
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Commemorative awards
- Object Type
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Plaques, plaquettes (lcsh)
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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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
Louis W. Collier papers
Document
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.
