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Fega Frisch Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 2555

Abstract

The collection holds original translations and clippings of Russian and Yiddish literature into German by Fega Frisch. Also included are some personal documents, such as education records and ID papers.

Dates

  • 1897-1959

Creator

Language of Materials

This collection is in German.

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

Born in Grodno, Russia, on November 8, 1878, Feiga Lifschitz studied philosophy in Berlin and Zurich, and worked as a translator and author. She married Efraim Frisch in 1903, assisted him in his publishing enterprises, including the editing of Der neue Merkur. She emigrated to Switzerland in 1933 and died in Ascona, Switzerland, on May 30, 1964.

Extent

5 Folders

Processing Information

During microfilming and consequent digitization the original order of the collection has been disrupted.

Title
Inventory of the Fega Frisch Collection, 1897-1959 AR 2555
Status
Completed
Date
© 2009
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The inventory is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Leo Baeck Institute Repository

Contact:
15 West 16th Street
New York NY 10011 United States