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Silver (George and Hanna) papers
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  • Title: George and Hanna Silver papers
    Date (inclusive): 1935-1993
    Collection Number: 2017C30
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: In English and German
    Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes (0.8 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Correspondence, reports, translations of memoirs, printed matter, and photographs relating to the anti-Nazi movement in Germany during World War II, and to post-war labor in occupied Germany. Includes papers of Hanna Silver, a Jewish resident of Germany during the war and subsequently wife of George Silver.
    Creator: Silver, George
    Creator: Silver, Hanna
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

    Use

    For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Acquisition Information

    Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2017.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], George and Hanna Silver papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical Note

    Staff member, Manpower Division, U.S. Office of Military Government in Germany, 1945-1948.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Correspondence, reports, translations of memoirs, printed matter, and photographs relating to the anti-Nazi movement in Germany during World War II, and to post-war labor in occupied Germany. Includes papers of Hanna Silver, a Jewish resident of Germany during the war and subsequently wife of George Silver.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Anti-Nazi movement
    Jews -- Germany
    Labor movement -- Germany
    Germany -- History -- 1933-1945
    Germany -- History -- 1945-1955
    Germany (Territory under Allied occupation, 1945-1955 : U.S. Zone). Office of Military Government