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Image Not Available for This little lad obviously saw his daddy using the typwriter and he is trying to piece things together to write his wishes to Santa Claus.
This little lad obviously saw his daddy using the typwriter and he is trying to piece things together to write his wishes to Santa Claus.
Image Not Available for This little lad obviously saw his daddy using the typwriter and he is trying to piece things together to write his wishes to Santa Claus.

This little lad obviously saw his daddy using the typwriter and he is trying to piece things together to write his wishes to Santa Claus.

Creator P. Roth (German)
DateNovember 3 1938
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 16.1 x 21.5 cm (6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/8503
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Pedro some days later, smiles when he sees his washed face and carefully combed hair in the mirror. His parents were certainly good, civil people; one noticed it in his language. Now he begins his way back from vagabond life to a well-arranged existence.
Pedro some days later, smiles when he sees his washed face and carefully combed hair in the mirror. His parents were certainly good, civil people; one noticed it in his language. Now he begins his way back from vagabond life to a well-arranged existence.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
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Image Not Available for Danish born opera singer, Helge Roswaenge, practises song exercises (upper photo). A photograph of Minister Hermann Goering (with a woman) sits on the piano. During his spare time, Mr. Roswaenge bakes using a method with which one can bake bread from pota
Danish born opera singer, Helge Roswaenge, practises song exercises (upper photo). A photograph of Minister Hermann Goering (with a woman) sits on the piano. During his spare time, Mr. Roswaenge bakes using a method with which one can bake bread from pota
P. Roth
January 28 1938
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Image Not Available for Some things have not changed much. A truck with fresh vegetables arrives at the market.
Some things have not changed much. A truck with fresh vegetables arrives at the market.
P. Roth
August 2 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Santa Claus and the Christmas Angel go through the Brandenburg gate in Berlin during the opening ceremonies of the Christmas market in Berlin.
Santa Claus and the Christmas Angel go through the Brandenburg gate in Berlin during the opening ceremonies of the Christmas market in Berlin.
P. Roth
December 6 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for The newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" in Kraków is one of the largest in the Polish occuped territory and is printed in the most modern manner. Here a linotype man at work. From his office, he has a beautiful view of the city.
The newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" in Kraków is one of the largest in the Polish occuped territory and is printed in the most modern manner. Here a linotype man at work. From his office, he has a beautiful view of the city.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.
A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Polish discus thrower, Miss Hedwig Weiss, uses the back of a police officer to write down notes.
Polish discus thrower, Miss Hedwig Weiss, uses the back of a police officer to write down notes.
P. Roth
July 30 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for The children are admitted to the Social Assistance group. Each child gives their personal information. None of the children can read or write. If a child still has parents, they may live with them, if the parents can prove that they are in a position to e
The children are admitted to the Social Assistance group. Each child gives their personal information. None of the children can read or write. If a child still has parents, they may live with them, if the parents can prove that they are in a position to e
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Six month old American baby boy, Alan Kerr Whiteleather (shown with his mother) will be the world's youngest passenger on the Hindenburg's next flight from Frankfurt to Lakehurst June 19, 1936.
Six month old American baby boy, Alan Kerr Whiteleather (shown with his mother) will be the world's youngest passenger on the Hindenburg's next flight from Frankfurt to Lakehurst June 19, 1936.
P. Roth
June 8 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for A defiant looking young boy named Pedro shortly after his arrival at Social Assistance.
A defiant looking young boy named Pedro shortly after his arrival at Social Assistance.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A small just arrived vagabond eats his first real meal in days with gusto.
A small just arrived vagabond eats his first real meal in days with gusto.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A new arrival looks out the window after his first night sleeping in a real bed.
A new arrival looks out the window after his first night sleeping in a real bed.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
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