Elkin, Mendel

Programs for performances at the Yiddish Art Theater of "Bum un dreydl" by N. Shkliar, translated and staged by M. Elkin, in April 1929; and "Di kleyne melukhe" by Yitskhok Horowitz (Horwitz), also directed by Elkin. The latter program indicates the location as Broadway and 28th Street, where the Yiddish Art Theatre was located during the 1929/30 season.

This series contains documents from actors, singers, composers, directors, all members of the YAF in Poland. These documents include correspondence, convention delegate cards, photographs, certificates, questionnaire forms, reviews, and other materials relating to individuals.

This collection contains manuscripts of plays, articles and other writings, correspondence, memoirs, photographs, theater programs, and personal materials of Yiddish playwright, novelist, journalist, travel writer, and theater director Peretz Hirschbein. The collection helps to illustrate Hirschbein’s importance and lasting impact upon the revival of Yiddish theater and literature in the early twentieth century.

Letter from Mestel addressed to an unidentified addressee ("Doktor"), outlining the planned "Elkin program" at which the addressee is to give a lecture. Possibly relates to the celebration of Mendel Elkin's 30th anniversary of his activities in theater and culture, in New York in 1932. 1 item. For other items pertaining to Mestel in this subseries, see also under: Ben-Ami, Jacob.

- "Dem bagdikhans kapriz" in Vilna. Translated by M. Elkin. Part of a program under the direction of Avrom Slabodski.