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Letter from the German Consulate to Max Bredig, May 4, 1938

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The German Consulate in Cleveland, Ohio informs Max Bredig (1902-1977) that his German passport cannot be extended until a confirmation has arrived from Germany. The validity of Max Bredig's German passport was likely affected by the passage of new antisemitic laws under the Third Reich, which deprived German Jews of their rights to full German citizenship.

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  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
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Diplomatic. “Letter from the German Consulate to Max Bredig, May 4, 1938,” May 4, 1938. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 7, Folder 37. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/yy8cxou.

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Deutsches Konsulat
German Consulate

Cleveland, Ohio, 4 Mai. 1938
1122 Midland Bldg.

Bei Beantwortung bitte anzugeben / In your reply please refer to: Pa. Bredig

Herrn Dr. Max A. Bredig
1517 Montclair St.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

In Erwiderung Ihres Schreibens vom 30.v.M. teile ich Ihnen mit, dass die Geltungsdauer Ihres Reisepasses erst nach Rueckfrage bei der zustaendigen innerdeutschen Behoerde verlaengert werden kann.
Sobald der Bescheid aus Deutschland hier eingegangen ist, werde ich Sie benachrichtigen.

Der Deutsche Konsul

I.A. (signature)

vr/HT

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German Consulate

Cleveland, Ohio, May 4, 1938
1122 Midland Building

In your reply please refer to: Pa. Bredig

Dr. Max A. Bredig
1517 Montclair St.
Ann Arbor, Michigan

In response to your letter from the 30th of last month, I would like to inform you that the period of validity for your passport can only be extended after consultation with the responsible domestic authority in Germany. As soon as the decision from Germany arrives here, I will notify you.

The German Consul

I.A. (signature)

vr/HT

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