Part I, Series I: Correspondence, undated, 1916-1970
Scope and Contents
This series consists of personal correspondence and telegrams addressed to his mother and siblings during his years of service during World War I, as well as a small amount of the personal correspondence of his sister, Bess. Additional personal and business related correspondence is also included in this series. Family correspondence includes letters to his sisters Bess, Clara and Ida, his brother Emmanuel (Men) and his brother-in-law Mark (husband of Clara.) Most correspondence is in its original form, followed by its typescript.
Dates
- undated, 1916-1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Gorfinkle, Bernard (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is predominantly in English, with Hebrew, and French.
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 linear feet (6 manuscript boxes, 1 OS folder)
Arrangement
Alphabetical by folder and chronological.
Physical Description
Box 1.
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository