Jakob Wassermann Autographs Collection 1998-1933

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Jakob Wassermann Autographs Collection 1998-1933

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The collection contains 37 letters and postcards written by Jakob Wassermann to family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances, covering a variety of topics, from the deeply personal (his negative feelings toward his wife), to the professional (the sale of his books), and to the mundane (his appreciation for the United States). Most letters are accompanied by typed transcripts.

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Leo Baeck Institute Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6345629

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