Overview of the George and Hanna Silver 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

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Use

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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

 

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