Modern Manuscripts & Archives at the Newberry

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Papers of Chicago lawyer, judge, writer, and public official Philip P. Bregstone, who was active in Chicago Jewish affairs and in promoting Zionist causes in the Midwest. The bulk of the papers consist of correspondence, writings, reviews, and memorabilia by and about Bregstone and the wartime activities of his wife, Anne Rosenberg Bregstone.

Abstract Appeals, calls to action, declarations, newspapers, notes, notices, poems, and resolutions by a variety of anti-fascist organizations in Chicago and United States that formed after Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. Groups such as the Chicago Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism, the Provisional United Front Anti-Fascist Committee (Chicago), the National Committee to Aid Victims of German Fascism (New York City, New York), the International Relief Committee for Victims of Hitler...

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Clippings and articles, as well as obituaries, about Bregstone, including newspapers and magazines with articles by and about Bregstone, plus his book, In Shturm von Leben (in Yiddish) and reviews of this book as well as of Chicago and Its Jews. Included also are typed and handwritten manuscripts of Bregstone’s unpublished writings.

Scope and Contents note From the Series: Photographs taken by Sheila Malkind from 1960 – the early 2000s. The photographs primarily relate to culture and life in Chicago, as well as her personal life and travels. Some photographs include Ruth Page, Malkind’s former employer, the Ruth Page School of Dance, and performing artists/events. The descriptions adhere as much as possible to ones Malkind gave the photographs. Any “my” in a description refers to her. Some folders include related newspaper articles, fliers, and...

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Publicity and live photographs of Midwest area dance, drama, and comedy performers and performances. Series includes some slides and electronic format photographs. Name of theater company, when known, is indicated after the production name.

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Publicity and live photographs of Midwest area dance, drama, and comedy performers and performances. Series includes some slides and electronic format photographs. Name of theater company, when known, is indicated after the production name.

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Publicity and live photographs of Midwest area dance, drama, and comedy performers and performances. Series includes some slides and electronic format photographs. Name of theater company, when known, is indicated after the production name.

Scope and Contents note From the Series: Articles, essays, lectures, notes, research material, program notes, teaching notes, and other miscellaneous types of works written by Barzel. Articles constitute the bulk of the series, and were written for publication in periodicals, detailing happenings in Chicago that are dance-related; appearances by guest dancers and choreographers; upcoming programs; new and established companies, etc. Works are typewritten and published, with some handwritten annotations. Articles were written for...

Scope and Content of the Collection From the Collection: This is a growing collection of printed ephemera issued from approximately the late 18th century onward (bulk 20th century), mostly concerned with printing, publishing, graphic design, and related book arts. The collection includes advertising materials, artists’ books, book jackets, booklets, bookmarks, brochures, business cards, business reply cards, catalogs, envelopes, flyers, greetings cards, journal issues, keepsakes, letterheads, order forms, posters, prospectuses, proofs,...

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Publicity and live photographs of Midwest area dance, drama, and comedy performers and performances. Series includes some slides and electronic format photographs. Name of theater company, when known, is indicated after the production name.

Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Publicity and live photographs of Midwest area dance, drama, and comedy performers and performances. Series includes some slides and electronic format photographs. Name of theater company, when known, is indicated after the production name.

Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Clippings and articles, as well as obituaries, about Bregstone, including newspapers and magazines with articles by and about Bregstone, plus his book, In Shturm von Leben (in Yiddish) and reviews of this book as well as of Chicago and Its Jews. Included also are typed and handwritten manuscripts of Bregstone’s unpublished writings.

Scope and Contents note Miscellaneous poetry and articles by Bregstone, as well as two of his books - one never published, Sins of Youth, and the other, Chicago and its Jews. Also, reviews and letters concerning the latter book as well as reviews of a third novel, In Sturm von Leben, which was published only in Yiddish. In addition, Reminiscences, Bregstone’s contribution to the, ...