In response to Cheryl Banks' query: Clara Isaacman was a JPS author, who was tireless in bringing her story, recounted in the JPS book, CLARA'S STORY, to children and adults throughout the United States. She often spoke at schools, and was particularly interested in informing children about her experiences. She had a lifelong "love affair" with her husband, Daniel Isaacman, who was an educator, and was instrumental in founding Camp Galil, a socialist-oriented Zionist camp near Philadelphia based on communal values and love of Israel. Late in life, Clara tried to find a publisher for the letters exchanged between herself and her husband during a period when they were separated. The book never appeared, unfortunately.
The only contact information I have is a possible relative in Philadelphia: C. Isaacman 828 E Cornwall St Philadelphia, PA 19134-1906 C. Isaacman Home: (215) 425 - 0169 The other place to inquire would be Gratz College, which might have Clara's or Danny's papers. Also the Balch Institute of Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia houses the JPS archives and might have correspondence relating to Clara's book. Dr. Ellen Frankel, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, The Jewish Publication Society Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
