Friedrich Bill Collection 1906-1972 bulk 1920-1960

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Friedrich Bill Collection 1906-1972 bulk 1920-1960

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This collection holds the papers of the Czech journalist Friedrich Bill. Focusing primarily on his writing, therecords include numerous newspaper clippings of his published work. In addition, the collection contains articles on the cities of Brno and Prague and the country of Ecuador. There arealso postcards, a small amount of personal correspondence, and a Masonic medal from Prague.

0.75 linear feet

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Leo Baeck Institute.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6345370

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Bill, Friedrich

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Born in Prossnitz, Austria-Hungary (now Prostejov, Czech Republic) in January 1894, Friedrich Bill was a lawyer and journalist, and was active in the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD) and vice-president of the Czech League for Human Rights. He lived for a time in Brno and Prague before emigrating to Ecuador in 1940. He came to the United States in 1951, and died in New York City on October 26, 1976. From the guide to the Friedrich Bill Collection, 1906-1972, bulk 1920-196...

Urzidil, Johannes, 1896-1970

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Urzidil was a friend of Werfel from the circle of acquaintances who had often gathered in CafeĢ Arco in Prague. He had emigrated to England around 1939 and arrived in the U.S. in 1941, where he settled in New York City. From the description of Correspondence to Franz Werfel and Adolf Klarmann, 1941-1964. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155864686 Biographical note: German emigre writer. Urzidil was born in Prague, from which ...