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Irving Abrahamson collection of Elie Wiesel recordings

 Collection
Identifier: Modern-MS-Abrahamson

Scope and Content of the Collection

Cassette recordings and a few subject files of Elie Wiesel acquired by Irving Abrahamson, who edited a three-volume work of Wiesel's writings, “Against Silence: The Voice” and “Vision of Elie Wiesel” (1985). Additionally, the collection includes interviews and lectures by Abrahamson.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968-1999

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Recordings are unavailable for use until digitization. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Ownership and Literary Rights

The Irving Abrahamson collection of Elie Wiesel recordings are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 record cartons)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Cassette recordings and a few subject files of Elie Wiesel acquired by Irving Abrahamson, who edited a three-volume work of Wiesel's writings, “Against Silence: The Voice” and “Vision of Elie Wiesel” (1985). Additionally, the collection includes interviews and lectures by Abrahamson.

Conditions Governing Audiovisual Access

Audiovisual recordings in this collection have not been digitized and are unavailable for use at this time.

Collection Stack Location

1 48 3

Provenance

Gift, Irving and Pearl Abrahamson, 2015.

Title
Irving Abrahamson collection of Elie Wiesel recordings, 1968-1999
Status
Unprocessed
Date
©2022.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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