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David Simon Blondheim papers

 Collection
Identifier: K0007
Abstract The papers of David Simon Blondheim (1884-1934) contain correspondence, typescripts, proofs, photographs, bookplates, notes, and other personal documents. The material dates from 1924 to 1981, with the bulk of the material dating between 1928 and 1934. Blondheim was a U.S. Romance scholar, renowned in his field for his work on medieval French and French linguistics. The material in this collection deals predominately with his work on medieval Jewish manuscripts and Judeo-Romance...
Dates: 1924-1981 and undated; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1934

I. Edward Kiev papers

 Collection
Identifier: K0001
Abstract Isaac Edward Kiev (1905-1975) was born in New York City to Nathan and Anna (Radin) Kiev. In 1924, Kiev entered the Jewish Institute of Religion [JIR], a new rabbinical seminary established just two years earlier by renowned Jewish leader and activist Stephen S. Wise. In 1925, Kiev began work as a page in the JIR library to help pay for school and soon he took on more responsibilities including cataloging the Hebrew manuscripts. Although Kiev did not complete his studies at the JIR, he...
Dates: circa 1860-circa 1980

Kiev Foundation Pamphlet Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: K0004
Abstract

The majority of the pamphlets concern antisemitism and sermons from prominent European and American rabbis. The pamphlets are dated from 1946-79.

Dates: 1898-2012

Max Ticktin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2403-UA
Abstract

Max D. Ticktin was a professor at GW from 1978-2015. Prior to 1978, Max Ticktin directed the Hillel Foundation for thirty years at the University of Wisconsin and University of Chicago. These papers include material such as correspondence, class syllabi, lecture notes, assignments and literature compilations.

Dates: 1940-2016

Murray Frank papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS2073
Abstract

This collection consists of manuscript and lecture notes, and one speech and is dated from 1919-1971. Murray Frank had a varied career that included writing and teaching. Most of his work related to Jewish issues.

Dates: 1919-1971