Sholem Asch papers 1926-1949, 1923-1949

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Sholem Asch papers 1926-1949, 1923-1949

The papers contain most of Asch's major works as anovelist, including the controversial Der Man fun Notseres. The Writings serieswhich is made up of Novels, Plays, Essays and Appeals and Other Writings, arewritten mostly in Yiddish, and includes reviews, playbills, programs,photographs of productions of plays. The correspondence is a selection ofletters to Asch from many prominent Jewish writers and organizations. There isa series of letters from Stefan Zweig, as well as a large amount ofcorrespondence with PEN clubs throughout Europe. Asch's concern for the Jews inEurope before and after the second World War is a constant subject in hiswritings and correspondence. There are also photographs of Asch and his familyand friends, clippings of articles about Asch, postcards, and a bust of Asch byMorice Lipsi.

Total Boxes: 23; Other Storage Formats: Oversize; Linear Feet: 18.20

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