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Guide to the Miriam Sigel Friedlander Papers
ALBA.192
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Friedlander, Miriam Sigel, 1914-2009 |
| Title: |
Miriam Sigel Friedlander Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1937-1939 |
| Abstract:
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The Miriam Sigel Friedlander Papers consist of letters written by three individuals
who fought and died in the Spanish Civil War. Ernest Arion, Harold Malofsky (Melofsky)
and Miriam's brother, Paul Sigel were acquaintances in New York City before traveling
to Spain in 1937. Arion and Malofsky were involved in cultural and political activities
with the International Workers Order and Sigel was politically active while studying
Engineering at New York University. All three wrote detailed letters to Miriam Sigel
(later Friedlander) about their travels to Spain, their social activities and military
duties, and their experiences fighting in the battles of the Spanish Civil War.
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| Quantity: |
0.25 linear feet (1 box) |
| Call Phrase: |
ALBA.192 |
