Heinrich Heine Collection
Scope and Content Note
Seven original letters in the handwriting of Heinrich Heine (AR 855) may be found in folder 1. The bulk of the collection consists of various materials which describe primarily Heine’s mixed perception in Germany throughout the 20th century. In addition, there are photocopies of his letters, as well as manuscripts and other materials pertaining to Heinrich Heine and his family. Articles in typescripts deal with various aspects of Heine’s work.
Dates
- 1823-1997
Language of Materials
This collection is in German and English.
Access Restrictions
Open to researchers.
Access Information
Collection is digitized. Follow the links in the Container List to access the digitized materials.
Use Restrictions
There may be some restrictions on the use of the collection. For more information, contact:
Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
email: lbaeck@lbi.cjh.org
Biographical Note
Heinrich Heine (Dec. 13, 1797 – Feb. 17, 1856) was one of the most significant German poets of the 19th century. He was also a journalist, essayist, and literary critic. His political views led to many of his works being banned by German authorities. Heine spent the last 25 years of his life as an expatriate in Paris.
Extent
6 Folders
Abstract
The bulk of the collection consists of various materials which describe primarily Heine’s mixed perception in Germany throughout the 20th century. In addition, there are seven original letters in the handwriting of Heinrich Heine and photocopies of several more letters, as well as manuscripts and other materials pertaining to Heinrich Heine and his family. Articles in typescripts deal with various aspects of Heine’s work.
Microfilm
Manuscript by Adolf Schmidt: Aus Heinrich Heines Ahnensaal is also available on microfilm MF 164(16).
Bibliography
A bronze plaque commemorating the 50th anniverary of Heine's death has been removed to the LBI Art and Objects Collection, 57.1
- Authors
- Braun, Harald
- Düsseldorf (Germany)
- Gans, Eduard, 1797-1839
- Geldern, Simon von, 1720-1788
- Genealogical tables
- Guttmann, Bernhard, 1869-1959
- Heine family
- Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856
- Heine, Maximilian, 1807-1879
- Johnston, Otto W.
- Kosh, Lore B.
- Kruse, Joseph A.
- Manuscripts (documents)
- Personal papers
- Photographs
- Schmidt, Adolf, 1857-1935
- Zunz, Leopold, 1794-1886
- Title
- Guide to the Heinrich Heine Collection, 1823-1997 AR 36
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by LBI Staff
- Date
- © 2013
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository
