Gertrude Hirschler collection 1929 - 1994

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Gertrude Hirschler collection 1929 - 1994

Gertrude Hirschler was a translator and editor of literary works, and was the leading translator of the works of the nineteenth century German rabbi, Samson Raphael Hirsch. The collection primarily consists of materials relating to Hirschler's publishing career, containing her publishing correspondence, as well as manuscripts, articles and miscellaneous writings by other authors that were sent to Hirschler for editing or translating. There is also a small amount of personal materials and original writings by Hirschler.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8123405

Yeshiva University

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