HenryVictor Besso Collection 1905-1992 bulk 1940-1976

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HenryVictor Besso Collection 1905-1992 bulk 1940-1976

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Thecollection documents the work of Henry Besso and reflects various aspects ofhis professional life, personal research and writings in the field of Sephardicculture, Spanish language and linguistics, and Sephardic and Spanish history.Collection also documents Besso's involvement with Sephardic organizations andcommunities. Collection includes audio materials, brochures, booklets,clippings, conference procedures, correspondence, government publications,minutes, notes, photographs, printed matter, reports, speeches, and writingsand translations by Henry Besso and others.

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American Sephardi Federation

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