Series I: Correspondence, 1915-1951
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The series consists of Max Laserson's personal and professional correspondence with various people and organizations, as well as family correspondence. Letters are in English, Russian, German, Hebrew, Yiddish, French, Latvian languages. Arranged in three subseries: Correspondence with Individuals; Family Correspondence; Correspondence with Organizations. There are letters from European and American professors, lawyers, prominent people such as Julius Genss, Oskar Gruzenberg, Vladimir Jabotinsky, and Mark Vishniak.
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Access and use
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Parent terms of access:
- Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
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