Correspondence to Chaim Potok, 1975-2002.

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Correspondence to Chaim Potok, 1975-2002.

Some correspondence regarding Potok's participation in programs and events: fundraising campaigns, lectures, and Literary Lions annual dinners. Potok wrote an essay for the library exhibition publication A sign and a witness: 2000 years of Hebrew books and manuscripts. Includes correspondence with Leonard Gold, chief, Jewish Division; Vartan Gregorian, president; Andrew Heiskell, president; and others.

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Gold, Leonard

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Known as Aryeh Gold; chief librarian of the Jewish Division, The New York Public Library, and friend of Potok. From the description of Correspondence to Chaim Potok, 1972-1995. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 700037925 ...

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