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Guide to the Baruch Charney Vladeck Papers
TAM.037
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Vladeck, B. (Baruch), 1886-1938. |
| Title: |
Baruch Charney Vladeck Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1906-1958 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
Bulk, 1920-1938 |
| Abstract:
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Baruch Charney Vladeck (1886-1938) was born in Russia and emerged as one of the leading
figures of the U.S. Jewish socialist movement of the twentieth century. He was general
manager of
The Jewish Daily Forward from 1918 to 1938 and was elected to the New York City Board of Alderman and the
City Council. The papers contain correspondence, the manuscript of a partial autobiography,
addresses, debates, biographical material, reports, memos, press releases, personal
and family papers, photographs, and printed material. Included is material relating
to public housing, Jewish charitable and labor organizations such as ORT and the Jewish
Labor Committee, the status of Jews in Nazi Germany, political campaigns, Socialist
Party affairs and other political matters. Correspondents include Freidrich Adler,
Sholem Asch, Victor and Meta Berger, Daniel Hoan, Louise Kautsky, Harry Laidler, Algernon
Lee, Ramsey McDonald and Lillian Wald.
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| Quantity: |
13.25 linear feet in 8 records cartons, 10 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize flat box, and 4 oversize folders. |
| Location note:
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Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact
tamiment.wagner@library.nyu.edu at least two business days prior to research visit.
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| Language of Materials note:
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Materials are primarily in English and Yiddish. |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM.037 |
