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Literature in Yiddish, 1940-1960

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Collection Overview

Title: Literature in Yiddish, 1940-1960

Predominant Dates:1950 -- 1960

ID: RG-35/RG-35

Creator: Jewish publications in Yiddish (1940s -- 1960s)

Extent: 0.0

Arrangement: Materials are arranged by subject/creator, then by identifier, as assigned by the processor.

Languages: Yiddish [yid]

Abstract

Literature in Yiddis inluding historical research and fiction, published in Europe and America

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Various titles and authors. The theme are related to the Jewish History in Europe and America, as well as the History of the Holocaust.

Biographical Note

Yiddish publishing houses produced literature in Yiddis. The countries of publications are Poland, USA, Israel

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions:

No restrictions

Copyrighted materials, credits to and references to the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust are required

Digital copies might be available upon request

Use Restrictions: copyrighted materials

Box and Folder Listing

Document/Artifact of Item-Level 1: Bruno Schulz, illustrations from the Jewish Artists-Victims of the Hitlerite Occupation of Poland by Josef Sandel, 1957Add to your cart.
A set of three illustrations by Bruno Schulz from the book Jewish Arists-Victims of the Hitlerite Occupation of Poland by Josef Sandel.  The illustrations are in black and white.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish Artists
German occupation of Poland
Yiddish literature
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Creators:
Bruno Schulz
Josef Sandel
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 2: Jozef Sandel, Jewish artists of Poland, victims of Nazi persecutions in the Holocaust, 1957Add to your cart.
The book Jewish Artists-Victims of the Nazi Occupation in Poland written by Jozef Sandel.  The book was written in Yiddish.  It was also printed in Poland and published by Druk RSW Prasa in 1957 and includes pictures of pieces of art.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Jewish Artists
German occupation of Poland
Yiddish literature
Creators:
Josef Sandel
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 3: J. Opatshu, When Poland Fell, Ven Polin Is Gefaln, Published by Central Yiddish Culture Organization, New York 1943, 1943Add to your cart.
The book When Poland Fell, Ven Polin Is Gefaln, by J. Opatshu.  The book is written in Yiddish and was published by the Central Yiddish Cultural Organization, New York, NY, USA.
Subject/Index Terms:
German occupation of Poland
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Creators:
J. Opatshu
Central Yiddish Cultural Organization (CYCO)
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 4: Excerpts about Bruno Schulz from the book Jewish Artists-Victims of the Hitlerite Occupation of Poland, by Josef Sandel, 1957Add to your cart.
Excerpts about Bruno Schulz from the book Jewish Artists-Victims of the Nazi Occupation of Poland by Josef Sandel.  The document includes a self portrait of the artist.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish Artists
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
German occupation of Poland
Creators:
Josef Sandel
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 5: I. Szpigel, Krolewstwo Ghetta (The Kingdom of Ghetto), Lodz, Dos Naje Lebn, 1947, 1947Add to your cart.
The book Krolewstwo Ghetta, The Kingdom of the Ghetto by I. Szpigel.  The book is written in Yiddish.  The document contains select pages from the book.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
German occupation of Poland
Creators:
I. Szpigel
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 6: Simon Dubnov, History of Jews, Berlin, 1932, 1932Add to your cart.
The short bok History of Jews by Simon Dubnov.  The book was printed in Germany and is written in Yiddish.  The document contains maps and pictures.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Jewish history
Creators:
Simon Dubnov
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 7: Short Stories by Schomer, published in 1911 Warsaw, Poland, 1911Add to your cart.
A collection entitled Short Stories by Schomer.  The work is written in Yiddish and was published in 1911 in Warsaw, Poland.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Jewish life, pre-war
Creators:
Schomer
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 8: MK Rat Yosef by A. Luonzer, a play, 1914 Vilna, 1914Add to your cart.
The play MK Rat Yosef written by A. Luonzer.  The play is written in Yiddish.  The document contains selections from the play, including the front cover and the title page.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish life, pre-war
Yiddish literature
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Creators:
A. Luonzer
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 9: Collection of Short Novels, Russia, 1912 in Vilna, 1912Add to your cart.
A collection of short novels from Russia translated into Yiddish.  The document contains a select number of pages, including the front cover and the title page.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish life, pre-war
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 10: Der Neuer Robinson Crusoe by Jules Vern, translated by A.D. Agoz, 1913, 1913Add to your cart.
A copy of Der Neuer Robinson Crusoe, The New Robinson Crusoe written by Jules Verne and translated into Yiddish by A.D. Agoz.  The document contains a select number of pages, including the cover, title page, and a few illustrations.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish life, pre-war
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Creators:
Jules Verne
A.D. Agoz
Jewish Press Publishing Company
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 11: Itzchok Katzenelson Dos Lid Oisgehargetn Yidishn Folk, 1944Add to your cart.
The poem Dos Lid Funem Oisgehargetn Yidishn Folk, The Song of the Murdered Jewish People, written by Itzchok Katzenelson.  The poem was composed in Yiddish in the town of Vittel, France during the last year of his life.  The document contains a brief biography of the writer/poet.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish poetry
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Creators:
Itzchok Katzenelson
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 12: Memorial Book, printed in Israel, Hakibutz Hamenchad Ltd, 1956, 1956Add to your cart.
A memorial book printed in Israel by Hakubutz Hamenchad Ltd.  The document is written in Yiddish and contains photographs of Jewish Holocaust survivors as well as a memorial.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish publications in Yiddish, Europe and America
Yiddish literature
Creators:
Hakubutz Hamenchad Ltd.
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 13: Wladyslaw St. Reymont, Peasants, Part I-Fall, in Polish, 1952, 1952Add to your cart.
Part one of The Peasants by Wladyslaw St. Reymont entitled Fall.  The series was written in Polish and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1924.
Subject/Index Terms:
Polish literature
Jewish life, pre-war
Creators:
Wladyslaw St. Reymont
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 14: Wladyslaw St. Reymont, Peasants, Part II-Winter, in Polish, 1952, 1952Add to your cart.
Part two, Winter, of the novel The Peasants by Wladyslaw Reymont.  The series is written in Polish and earned Reymont the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1924.
Subject/Index Terms:
Polish literature
Jewish life, pre-war
Creators:
Wladyslaw St. Reymont
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 15: Wladyslaw St. Reymont, Peasants, Part III-Spring, in Polish, 1952, 1952Add to your cart.
Part three, Spring, of the four part novel The Peasants written by Wladyslaw St. Reymont.  The series is written in Polish and earned Reymont the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1924.
Subject/Index Terms:
Polish literature
Jewish life, pre-war
Creators:
Wladyslaw St. Reymont
Document/Artifact of Item-Level 16: Wladyslaw St. Reymont, Peasants, Part IV, Summer, in Polish, 1952, 1952Add to your cart.
Part four, Summer, of the four part novel The Peasants written by Wladyslaw St. Reymont.  The series is written in Polish and earned Reymont the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1924.
Subject/Index Terms:
Jewish life, pre-war
Polish literature
Creators:
Wladyslaw St. Reymont