Gray and white faux snakeskin leather hand mirror

Solomon Bergstein papers

Document

The Solomon Bergstein papers contain documents related to Solomon Bergstein, a Viennese Jewish pharmacist who left Austria and established a pharmacy in Shanghai, China before immigrating to the United States. Documents include identification papers such as birth, marriage and naturalization certificates. Also included are documents from Solomon’s attendance at pharmacy school and employment in Shanghai, including examination certificates, report cards, and employment verification. Other items include correspondence, photographic prints, and newspaper clippings.

Gray and white faux snakeskin leather handbag

Object

Purse carried by Viennese woman while immigrating from Nazi Austria via Shanghai, China. Used by Lily Bergstein while immigrating from Nazi Austria via Shanghai, China.

Package of metal hairpins and clips

Object

Used by Lily Bergstein while immigrating from Nazi Austria via Shanghai, China.

White leather gloves

Object

Pair of leather gloves worn by Viennese woman immigrating from Nazi Austria via Shanghai, China. Used by Lily Bergstein while immigrating from Nazi Austria via Shanghai, China.

Oral history interview with Lilly Bergstein

Oral History

Blue and white sheer fabric scarf

Object

Scarf worn by Viennese woman, Etie Bergstein.