Polychrome Historical Haggadah—Correspondence—Publication, 1972-1975
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains numerous manuscripts and writings Jacob Freedman published throughout his life. Included are the translations of Eve, The Great Madness, and Pinocchio in Israel from Hebrew to English, as well as miscellaneous articles he wrote on a variety of topics such as freelance rabbis and the writings of Pierre van Passen. Also included are research, notes, correspondence, manuscripts, and news clippings related to the writing and publication of the Polychrome Historical Haggadah and the partial work on the Polychrome Historical Siddur, both of which were funded through Freedman's foundation, the Jacob Freedman Liturgy Research Foundation.
Dates
- 1972-1975
Creator
- From the Collection: Freedman Family (Family)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Russian.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.75 linear feet (1 document box, 5 manuscript boxes, 1 half-manuscript box, and 12 OS folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository