Series I. Correspondence, 1908-1976, undated
Scope and Content
The collection’s scope covers the entirety of Max’s professional career and a large portion of his personal life. The contents include many photographs that document Max’s life in Germany prior to Nazi rule. Personal correspondence from Max Bredig to friends and family members for the years 1933-1945 is largely housed among the Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, which are also held by the Science History Institute. The collection is arranged into the following six series:
- Correspondence, 1908-1976, undated
- Subject Files, 1899-1978, undated
- Publications, 1889-1976, undated
- Photographic Materials, 1900-1950, undated
- Artifacts, 1920-1945
- Oversized, 1925-1945
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1976, undated
Series Description
This series contains letters written to Max Bredig, as well as drafts of correspondence written by Max Bredig. The series contains several distinct runs of correspondence which remain in the order kept by the creator. The main file is arranged alphabetically and spans the years 1908-1976, while several smaller discreet sections span only a few years each.
Repository Details
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