Silbert, Layle. Papers 1910-2003

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Silbert, Layle. Papers 1910-2003

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Layle Silbert (1913-2003) was a photographer and writer. Noted for her portraits of authors, Silbert also wrote poetry, essays and fiction. The collection documents Layle Silbert's work in photography, writing, civil service and social work. It also contains material related to Silbert's travels, activist interests, and personal life. Materials in the collection include photographs, manuscripts, publications, correspondence, printed ephemera, and administrative records.

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Silbert, Layle

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Layle Silbert, photographer and writer, was born January 23, 1913 in Chicago. Her father, Morris Silbert, was a journalist, copywriter and editor in Chicago's Yiddish press. Her mother, a teacher and homemaker, encouraged Layle Silbert to pursue writing. Layle Silbert began composing poetry and literary essays in childhood, and remained devoted to the literary arts throughout her life. After graduating from John Marshall High School, Silbert attended University of Chicag...

Aidenoff, Abraham

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