Collection ID: GEN MSS 114

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Asch, Sholem, 1880-1957, Babb, James T. (James Tinkham), 1899-1968, De Forest, John L. (John Le Roy), 1916-, Gaebelein, Arno Clemens, 1861-1945, Garrett, Eileen J. (Eileen Jeanette), 1893-1970, Goodenough, Erwin Ramsdell, 1893-1965, Holmes, John Haynes, 1879-1964, Holzer, Hans, 1920-2009, Huebsch, B. W. (Benjamin W.), 1876-1964, Knollenberg, Bernhard, 1892-1973, Newman, Louis I. (Louis Israel), 1893-1972, Rosenwald, William, 1903-, Ziemer, Gregor, 1899-1982, and Zuckerman, Nathan, 1912-2000
Date:
1941-1995, bulk 1941-1943
Abstract:
Collection consists of correspondence addressed to Asch, many letters carrying dictated drafts of his response on them. There are four typescripts of essays by Sholem Asch as well as five scripts for a Christmas pageant performed in Stamford, Conn., in 1943. Also present is De Forest's typescript memoir entitled, "My Hours with Sholem Asch."
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Acquisition information:
The John L. De Forest / Sholem Asch Collection was given by John L. De Forest in 1993.
Rules or conventions:
translation missing: en.enumerations.resource_finding_aid_description_rules.beinecke manuscript unit archival processing manual
Scope and Content:

John L. De Forest acquired these papers while serving as Sholem Asch's secretary. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence addressed to Asch, many letters carrying dictated drafts of his response on them. There are four typescripts of essays by Sholem Asch as well as five scripts for a Christmas pageant performed in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1943. Also present is De Forest's typescript memoir (ca. 1991) entitled "My Hours with Sholem Asch."

Access

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Beinecke Rare Book Library
121 Wall St
New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Link to repository site
CONTACT:
beinecke.library@yale.edu