Series II. Subject Files, 1899-1978, 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: 1899-1978, undated
Series Description
This series contains manuscript items that were collected and saved by Max Bredig. Of note, are items related to Max’s scientific career at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Vanadium Corporation of America. Items in the series are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Restrictions – Box 5 Folder 50 is closed to researchers until January 1, 2052.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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