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Series I: Schwartz Family Papers, 1938 - 1952

 Series

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This collection contains letters and translations of letters from Germany, Austria and Hungary to Albany, New York, to and from Max Schwartz and his many family members between 1938 and 1952. These letters contain information about the extended family’s circumstances during World War II. It also contains two books; one compiled by Carroll Edward Schwartz and Martha Stacy which is biographical information of the Newman, Stacy, Avery, Carleton and Paterson families (Myra Schwartz’s family), and the other compiled by Carroll Edward Schwartz and World War II letter writers, which is biographical information about the Schwartz, Weiss and Blau families (Max Schwartz’s family), along with transcribed and translated copies of the letters in the collection. These books also contain photographs, genealogical trees and personal stories.

Dates

  • 1938 - 1952

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection is in English 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: 0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Repository Details

Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository

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