Brandeis University. Library

Materials include memos, correspondence, reports, speeches, newsletters, and memorabilia on many subject areas dealing with Brandeis University including its founding , student and staff diversity, and student unrest in the 1960s and 1970s. Many of the documents were written by the presidents and were addressed to the Brandeis community.

From the description of Office of the President, 1948-2010. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 780700355

Collection of Jewish ceremonial objects was donated to Brandeis University in 1981 by Bernice and Henry J. Tumen. Languages represented include English, Hebrew, German, Dutch and Flemish.

From the description of Bernice and Henry Tumen Collection, 1800s-1980s. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 746008169

Eric M. Lipman, the compiler of this collection, served as an Army Master Sergeant during World War II, specializing in enemy documents collection and evaluation. A native of Germany he remained in Europe and served as a field investigator for the Nuremberg Trials. He died in 1992.

From the description of Eric M. Lipman Collection of Nazi documents, 1921-1945. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 740837445

The Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University was established in 1961 by Edward and Bertha Rose to maintain a highly contemporary art collection and provide undergraduates the opportunity to study art history through direct contact with art objects. The Museum's collection numbers over 9000 objects, a small percentage of which are on view at any one time. Collection includes works by Rene Magritte, Mitchell Siporin, James Brooks and Andy Warhol.

From the description of Rose Art Museum, 1910s-2006. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 780702691

The Collection of manuscripts is in many languages including English, French, German, Italian, and Latin.

From the description of Pre-1850 western manuscripts, 1150-1850. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 707726273

Radical Pamphlet Collection, consisting of over 4,500 items, was created by Walter Goldwater to document the history of transatlantic radicalism especially Anglo-American during the first 75 years of the Twentieth Century. Collection donated to Brandeis University by Walter Goldwater and includes materials in English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

From the description of Radical Pamphlet Collection, 1900-1975. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 740844764

Most of the maps are individual pages from atlases, now mounted on museum board and enclosed in mylar. The collection shows the changing borders of the region and provides context for the historical and geographical events of the late nineteeth and early twentieth centuries. Collection donated by Muriel and Jeremy Josse.

From the description of Muriel and Jeremy Josse Collection of Holy Land Maps, 1500s-1900s. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 744625591

The collection of 94 publications are in alphabetical order written by prominent authors as Thomas Paine, Jacques Necker, Mirabeau, and Louis XVI.

From the description of French Revolution pamphlets, 1761-1807. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 709716654

The Signers of the United States Constitution Collection was created and donated by Elsie and Philip Sang in the 1960's. Philip Sang was a founding member of the Brandeis Bibliophiles and served on many boards and committees including as President of the American Jewish Historical Society and the Society of Jewish Bibliophiles. The Collection is arranged alphabetically and also includes a signed portrait of Thomas Jefferson and illustrations of Independence Hall.

From the description of Elsie O. and Philip D. Sang Signers of the United States Constitution Collection, 1759-1825. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 740844235

The Signers of the United States Declaration of Independence Collection was created and donated by Elsie and Philip Sang in the 1960's. Philip Sang was a founding member of the Brandeis Bibliophiles and served on many boards and committees including as President of the American Jewish Historical Society and the Society of Jewish Bibliophiles. The Collection is arranged alphabetically and also includes personal and professional correspondence.

From the description of Elsie O. and Philip D. Sang Signers of the Declaration of Independence Collection, 1756-1811. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 740837353

Established in 1948, The Justice is the longest running student newspaper at Brandeis University. The Justice is written, edited and operated by Brandeis students and contains news, features, arts, opinion and sports articles for the Brandeis community. Donated by Peter Basso, Editor in Chief, 2000.

From the description of The Justice : Office files, 1966-2002. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 780702648

The collection of posters are in chronological order and cover that period of time when the residents of Paris established their own government.

From the description of Paris Commune posters, 1871. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 707728243

Helmut Hirsch's father was a naturalized American citizen. Helmut Hirsch was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1916. While studying in Prague, Hirsch became involved with Otto Strasser and the Black Front movement. Hirsch's attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler failed and he was arrested, tried, and convicted for treason. Attempts to save his life because of his American citizenship did not work and he was put to death in 1937.

From the description of Helmut Hirsch Collection, 1916-1997. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 709715965

Materials relating to the Dreyfus Affair include newspaper clippings, cartoons, books, and studio photographs. The collection also contains some correspondence between the major figures involved in the Affair, notably Georges Clemenceau and Émile Zola. The collection also contains a number of documents related to the Jewish community in France between the French Revolution and World War II.

From the description of Léon Lipschutz Collection of Dreyfusiana and French Judaica, 1796-1902. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 781162753

The Collection includes 27 books spanning the years 1952-1992 published by Gehenna Press, the Northampton Massachussetts publishing house. Leonard Baskin, renouned artist, for his woodcarvings, sculptures and prints, founded the Press in 1942.

From the description of Leonard Baskin and the Gehenna Press Collection, 1952-1998. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 709715942

The Collection includes paintings by Julian Martinez, Trinidad Archuleta, Romando Vigil and others ranging in size from 6x7 to 20x27 inches from the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico.

From the description of Native American watercolors, 1900-1999. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 707728250

Within the series the names of alumni are ordered alphabetically by last name.

From the description of University Alumni, 1935-2005. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 733558061

Transitional Year Program (TYP) part of the Office of Academic Services is an integral part of Brandeis University's commitment to social justice. It is a one-year academic program for students who have developed skills for college success by practicing leadership in their life experiences. Collection donated by former director of the program Thompson Williams, Jr.

From the description of Transitional Year Program Collection, 1968-2009. (Brandeis University Library). WorldCat record id: 733579389