Gunter andRuth Hirschberg 1890-1989

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Gunter andRuth Hirschberg 1890-1989

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Thiscollection consists of the writings of Gunter Hirschberg and Hedwig Burchard(Ruth Hirschberg's mother). The bulk of the collection is Hedwig Burchard'swritings. In addition, Ruth Hirschberg's (1929) can be found in the collection, alongwith a family tree of the Burchard family. Poesiealbum

1 linear foot

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eng,

Leo Baeck Institute.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6345626

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Hirschberg, Gunter

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Gunter Hirschberg (1920-1989) was born in Berlin. From 1936 to 1947 he lived in England and Australia where he pursued a musical career. In 1944 Gunter married Ruth Hirschberg nee Burchard, also from Germany. In 1947/1948 the Hirschbergs moved to New York City where Gunter became cantor at a congregation in Brooklyn. He was appointed cantor of the Congregation Rodeph Sholom (Manhattan) in 1952. While working in this profession, he also studied at Columbia University to finish his education. Afte...

Burchard family

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