Salt mines and castles: The discovery and restitution of looted European art

by Thomas Carr Howe

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"Salt Mines and Castles: The Discovery and Restitution of Looted European Art" by Thomas Carr Howe, Jr. is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work provides a firsthand narrative of Howe's experiences as a Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Officer in post-World War II Germany, focusing on the recovery of looted European art from various locations, including salt mines and castles.

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Topics: Art -- Europe · World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war · World War, 1939-1945 -- Confiscations and contributions