Papers, 1935-1983.

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Papers, 1935-1983.

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The papers of a Russian Jewish immigrant which document the arrest, trial, and imprisonment of his brother Harry Gold for espionage during theearly 1950s. The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, clippings, photographs and negatives. The bulk of the collection focuses on the trial of Harry Gold, his conviction for selling secrets to the Soviets, and his brother Joseph's efforts to secure his parole. There are some family photographs taken in Russia and some documenting Joseph's militaryservice in World War II. A portion of the clippings document the diabetestest kit invented by Gold while in prison. ment's case against Ethel and Julius Rosenberg which followed Gold's arrest and conviction. The collection includes extensive correspondence regarding Gold's plea for parole.

2.4 cubic ft. (6 boxes).

Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6795038

Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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