Bel Kaufman papers, 1911-2004

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Bel Kaufman papers, 1911-2004

The Bel Kaufman Papers consist of files pertaining to Kaufman's activities as a high school teacher, author, lecturer and public speaker; to her travels in Russia, where there has been an abiding interest in her grandfather, the author Sholom Alacheim; and to translations of her books into the Russian language. Materials relating to her written works include manuscripts, correspondence, contracts, and notes on Kaufman's published books Up the Down Staircase (1964) and Love, Etc. (1979), and numerous books and magazines containing essays and articles by Kaufman. Correspondence, contracts and documents pertaining to literary rights regarding the movie Up The Down Staircase (1967). Photographs of Kaufman and biographical materials (including interviews) are also included. Many of the documents pertaining to Russia and to Sholom Alacheim are in Russian.

27 boxes (33.75 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7584489

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Kaufman, Bel

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Bel Kaufman, a teacher in New York City, wrote Up the Down Staircase in 1964. From the description of Bel Kaufman papers, 1957-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122485397 From the guide to the Bel Kaufman papers, 1957-1965, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Author; Teacher; Lyricist From the description of Bel Kaufman papers, 1911-2004 (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 477404163 Belle Kaufman wa...