Morgenthau family papers
- Date
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1860-2005
(inclusive)
1930-1950 (bulk)
- Language
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English
- Extent
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61 boxes
15 oversize boxes
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Henry Morgenthau III
Consists of extensive personal and official correspondence, documents, photographs, and research notes related to the Morgenthau family. The collection includes material related to the Ottoman Empire and Armenian genocide, the family's long relationship with the Roosevelts, the Treasury Department, and the pre-war, wartime, and post-war lives of members of the family. Includes family history research, collected documents, and transcripts of oral histories created and compiled by Henry Morgenthau III in preparation for the publication of his book, "Mostly Morgenthaus."
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Also in Henry Morgenthau family collection
The collection consists of artifacts, extensive personal and official correspondence, documents, photographs, research notes, audiotapes, books, and a DVD copy of home movies related to the experiences of the Morgenthau family. The collection includes material related to the Ottoman Empire and Armenian genocide, the family's long relationship with the Roosevelts, the Treasury Department, and the pre-war, wartime, and post-war lives of members of the family as well as family history research, collected documents, and transcripts of oral histories created and compiled by Henry Morgenthau III.
Date: 1870-2005
Bronze Star medal with box and certificate awarded to a Jewish American soldier
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Bronze Star medal and ribbon with presentation box and certificate awarded to Henry Morgenthau III, an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, for meritorious service during combat from January 1, 1945 to February 28, 1945, in Luxemburg.
Two dog tags and a chain worn by a Jewish American soldier
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Two identical dog tags on a chain issued to Henry Morgenthau III, an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, ca. 1941-1945. He served in combat in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
US Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Toujours Pret pin worn by a Jewish American soldier
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Clutchback pin with the motto Toujours Pret (Always Ready) worn by Henry Morgenthau III, an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, ca. 1941-1945. He served in combat in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
US Army 2nd Cavalry regimental pin worn by a Jewish American soldier
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Second Cavalry regimental crossed sabers pin worn by Henry Morgenthau III, who was an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, ca. 1941-1945. He served in combat in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
US Army 2nd Cavalry captain's insignia worn by a Jewish American soldier
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US Army captain's insignia pin worn by Henry Morgenthau III, who was an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, ca. 1941-1945. He served in combat in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
Morgenthau Family Collection
Film Collection
Vote for Morgenthau sash
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Vote for Morgenthau sash owned by Henry Morgenthau III, who was an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, ca. 1941-1945. He served in combat in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
Embroidered tablecloth
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Tablecloth owned by Henry Morgenthau III, who was an officer in the United States Army, Second Cavalry, ca. 1941-1945. He served in combat in the European theater and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
Name Badge and Ribbon
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