Jacob Filemann Letter
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains a letter written in Yiddish from Jacob Filemann to Myer Josephson of Reading, Penn. Filemann describes himself and asks Josephson for help with his son, Feibel, who is being sent to America as a "transport" after being arrested for petty thievery in London. Josephson and Filemann are evidently cousins from Jever in Oldenburg, Germany. Also included is a 1974 article about the letter.
Dates
- 1771, 1974
Creator
- Filemann, Jacob (Person)
- Josephson, Myer (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.
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Extent
.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Yiddish
Abstract
A letter written in Yiddish from Jacob Filemann to Myer Josephson of Reading, Penn. Also includes 1974 article about the letter.
Physical Location
Collection is located in Consolidated Box P12.
Acquisition Note
Gift of the Elsie O. and Philip D. Sang Foundation 1979
- Title
- Guide to the Jacob Filemann Letter, 1771, 1974
- 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
- August 2020: RJohnstone: post-ASpace migration cleanup.
Repository Details
Part of the American Jewish Historical Society Repository
