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RG-06.002.02 --- Seymour Krieger Papers
USHMM, Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies � 133
These papers contain information about Seymour Krieger‘s involvement during 1945–
1946 with the Office of the U.S. Chief of Counsel during the International Military
Tribunal (IMT) at Nuremberg; Adolf Hitler‘s life; Krieger‘s military career; and the IMT
in general. Also included are papers, a diary, correspondence, reports, articles,
photographs, and postcards.
Provenance: The papers of Seymour Krieger became the possessions of Krieger‘s wife,
Rita Krieger, after his death. The papers later came into the care of Susan Becker, the
executrix of Rita Krieger‘s estate.
Language: English 1945–1946
3 linear inches
Source of Acquisition: Susan Becker
Restrictions: Researchers must obtain donor‘s permission for access to the diary.
RG-21 --- Joseph and Sheila Tenenbaum Collection
This record group contains various materials relating to the life and activities of Dr.
Joseph Tenenbaum (1887–1961). Tenenbaum was active in the organization of the Anti-
Nazi Joint Boycott Council of the American Jewish Congress and the Jewish Labor
Committee in 1933, as well as several anti-Nazi and Jewish relief and rescue
organizations. He also wrote books (e.g., Race and Reich), pamphlets (e.g., ―Can Hitler
Be Stopped‖ [1938] and ―The Einsatzgruppen‖ [1955]), and magazine and newspaper
articles. Subjects in the collection include American reaction to the persecution of the
Jews in Europe before and during World War II; the activities of several Jewish
organizations involved with relief and rescue (e.g., American Jewish Joint Distribution
Committee, YIVO, American Jewish Committee, American Jewish Congress, American
Zionist Federation, Federation of Polish Jews in America, Zionist Organization of
America, World Jewish Congress, Workman‘s Circle, World Federation of Polish Jews,
etc.); Holocaust commemorations; Jewish and Holocaust studies in schools; and the like.
Languages: English, Polish, Yiddish, Hebrew 1927–1986
3 microfilm rolls (16 mm)
Source of Acquisition: Sheila Tenenbaum
Finding aid: Sub-collection level description
RG-28.009 --- Richard Straus Papers Relating to Restitution
This collection contains correspondence concerning Richard Straus‘ assistance to
relatives in their attempts to receive restitution from the German government for property
lost before their emigration to the United States. Also included are term papers written by
Straus while he was enrolled at Georgetown University and several income tax forms.