Family Affairs, 1945-1950
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, invitations, and banquet programs that document Stone's personal life. Included are biographical and autobiographical information , as well as programs for several dinners and banquets at which he spoke. Also included is his personal correspondence and the sheet music for a song entitled "My Homeland," for which Stone wrote the lyrics. The series also contains material on a banquet in honor of Stone's service to Lithuania, at which the Consul-General of Lithuania presented Stone with the decoration of Gediminas Grand Duke of Lithuania, III (Commander) degree, his invovlement with the Federation of American Jews of Lithuanian Descent and the Meretz Free Loan and Relief Associations, material pertaining to Stone's attempt to gain an audience with the Pope in 1927, and material on several tributes to Stone. Some material is in Hebrew and Yiddish.
Dates
- 1945-1950
Creator
- From the Collection: Stone, Elihu David (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English, German, Hebrew, Russian and Yiddish.
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: 6.2 linear feet (7 manuscript boxes, 1 document box, 1 oversized box)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository