Isaac Bashevis Singer manuscripts, 1960-1971
Collection context
- Creator:
- Singer, Isaac Bashevis, 1904-1991
- Extent:
- 4 boxes 4 boxes
- Language:
- English , Yiddish .
- Scope and content:
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Manuscripts and galley proofs of the work is Singer, including THE MANOR, THE SLAVE (in Yiddish), and SHORT FRIDAY.
- Biographical / historical:
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Novelist, short story writer.
Born in the slums of Warsaw, Poland on July 14 1904 Isaac Bashevis Singer was the son of a Hasidic rabbi. His mother also came from a family of rabbis and Isaac himself attended rabbinical seminary in Poland during the 1920s. Neither Poland nor the rabbinate would hold in Singer's future. Fleeing Poland for America in 1935 Singer had already Satan in Goray and would continue to follow the pursuits of writing both of novels and short stories throughout his life. At the same time Singer would never deny his past. He always wrote first in Yiddish and always influenced by his Jewish roots though his appeal has been felt worldwide. In 1978 he became the first Yiddish writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Some of his more celebrated works include The Family Mascot, The Magician of Lublin, The Spinoza of Market Street, and The Slave. Singer was also frequently wrote in support of the vegetarian lifestyle. He died in 1991 at the age of 87.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies 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.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Isaac Bashevis Singer manuscripts; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu