Markens collection
Scope and Content Note
Consists primarily of portraits and photographs (including negatives) of American Jews in the 18th to 20th centuries; includes the correspondence of several individuals to Markens describing Lincoln anecdotes and memorabilia, as well as letters from Robert Todd Lincoln and Thomas Edison giving their reactions to his book. Also contains photocopies and an original document relating to American Jewish history, personal correspondence and a document of his father, Elias Markens (1843).
Dates
- undated, 1864-2015
Creator
- Markens, Isaac, 1846-1928 (Person)
- Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 (Person)
- Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926 (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open to all researchers, except items that may be restricted due to their fragility, or privacy.
Use Restrictions
No permission is required to quote, reproduce or otherwise publish manuscript materials found in this collection, as long as the usage is scholarly, educational, and non-commercial. For inquiries about other usage, please contact the Director of Collections and Engagement at mmeyers@ajhs.org.
For reference questions, please email: inquiries@cjh.org
Extent
1 Manuscript Boxes (1 manuscript box, 1 oversized box)
1.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Consists primarily of portraits and photographs (including negatives) of American Jews in the 18th to 20th centuries; includes the correspondence of several individuals to Markens describing Lincoln anecdotes and memorabilia, as well as letters from Robert Todd Lincoln and Thomas Edison giving their reactions to his book. Also contains photocopies and an original document relating to American Jewish history, personal correspondence and a document of his father, Elias Markens (1843).
Acquisition Note
Gift, in part, of the Elsie O. and Philip D. Sang Foundation 1979 & 1982
- Title
- Guide to the Markens collection, undated, 1864-2015 P-47
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by marc2ead_ajhs.xsl
- Date
- © 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- March, June 2020: EHyman: post-ASpace migration cleanup
Repository Details
Part of the American Jewish Historical Society Repository
