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Translations—The Great Madness—Correspondence with Avigdor Haimeiri, 1935-1952

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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

  • 1935-1952

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

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