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Jewish librarians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Ernst Mueller Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 6736
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Ernst Mueller: mathematician, writer, philosopher and librarian. The most prominent material here are his unpublished writings, including autobiographical items such as diaries and memoirs along with essays, articles and drafts of longer works. Major themes of the collection reflect Mueller's interest in Kabbalah and anthroposophy, in addition to a number of works relating to various areas of Jewish studies. Other materials in this collection include correspondence of Ernst Mueller and his wife Frieda, notes, many poems of himself and his brother Edmund, and a few biographical articles and official papers.

Dates: 1891-1994; Majority of material found within 1919-1954

Gretel Mayer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 10634
Abstract

Materials within this collection include correspondence, photographs, family documents dating back to the 18th century, travel documents and naturalization papers.

Dates: 1736-1998

Helmut Galliner Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 4711
Abstract

This collection contains a few letters and a number of Galliner's writings, some in manuscript format but most taken from German and German-Jewish newspapers during the Third Reich.

Dates: 1920s-1964

Leon Kane Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 25188
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of research material for Leon Kane’s book, Robert Danneberg, ein pragmatischer Idealist (1980). There are correspondence, writings and articles concerning the political work and arrest of the Austrian social democrat Robert Danneberg (1885-1942). The actual manuscript of Robert Danneberg, ein pragmatischer Idealist is included as well as reviews and some personal documents about Leon Kane.

Dates: 1903-2006

Mendl Elkin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 453
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Yiddish literary figures and Jewish institutions. Included are Shalom Asch, David Bergelson, Menahem Boraisha, Daniel Charney, Solomon Dingol, Ossip Dymow, Jacob Glatstein, Moses (Moyshe) Leib Halpern, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Peretz Hirschbein, David Ignatoff, Judah A. Joffe, Alter Kacyzne, Leon Kobrin, Leibush Lehrer, H. Leivick, Raphael Mahler, Kalman Marmor, Jacob Mestel, Shmuel Niger, Joseph Opatoshu, David Pinsky, Zalman Reisen, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Elias Tcherikower, Max Weinreich, Chaim Zhitlowsky, Zalmen Zylbercweig. Manuscripts of Elkin's memoirs, plays and adaptations. Manuscripts of plays by others. Elkin's articles about the theater. Photographs of Elkin and friends. Drawings of characters in Amnon and Tamar, produced by the Vilna Troupe.

Dates: 1913 - 1961

Philipp Flesch Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 25197
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the papers of the librarian and author Philipp Flesch. It prominently features manuscripts of his writing, which consists of poetry, essays, short stories, and a novel. In addition, the collection holds a small amount of Philipp Flesch's personal and professional correspondence as well as some personal papers, including official documents.

Dates: 1890-1973; Majority of material found within 1940-1948

Salomon Frankfurter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 3532
Abstract

This collection contains materials regarding Salomon Frankfurter including writings by and about him, as well as newspaper clippings, obituaries, a photograph, articles and notes for his 70th and 80th birthdays.

Dates: 1854-1936

Solomon Slutzky Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 477
Scope and Contents

Notes and other materials collected for projected books on the Sabbath and holidays. Correspondence with Yiddish writers including H. Leivick, Nahum Baruch Minkoff, Abraham Reisen, Yechiel Yeshaia Trunk.

Dates: 1944 - 1963