Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Michelle Chesner
We have a small archive of booksellers' correspondence from the 30s-50s ( https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/10723259 - it was literally processed this spring, so I have an inventory list), and it's something I'm very interested in as well. It would be an incredible student project to do a

Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Jonathan Fishburn
Sid Leiman (Shneur) wrote an article on 3 Jewish booksellers on the Lower East Side it was published in 'Tradition' can't remember exactly when (quite a few years ago. It covered Biegeleisen, Rabinowitz and one other can't remember Jonathan Jonathan Fishburn Fishburn Books 43 Ridge Hill Golders

Re: [ha-Safran] Congrats to the conference committee

2017-06-27 Thread Taub, Aaron
Many thanks to the entire committee for a truly enlightening and enjoyable conference in New York City! I greatly appreciate all of your hard work and vision. Warm regards, Aaron T. From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+atau=loc@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Hirsch, David Sent: Friday,

Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Rachel Leket-Mor
Thank you so much for posting it, Gail! The idea of creating a digital archive for Jewish bookstores came up in the Selling Jewish Books panel (thank you for organizing it, Michelle Chesner!) during the conference (again, thank-you to the organizing committee, it was remarkable!). The idea

Re: [ha-Safran] Congrats to the conference committee

2017-06-27 Thread Lisa Silverman
I have to add my thanks to the committee also-I had such a great time in New York and look forward to next year in Boston. It is nice to belong to a group of people who volunteer their time and expertise to do what we all love. Please know that your dedication to the cause is appreciated! Lisa

Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Jonathan Fishburn
There is alot of material on booksellers in general but little on Jewish booksellers in particular Sheila Markham interviews may also provide a some ideas - A Book of Booksellers and a Second Book of Booksellers - Also the book - Out of Print and into Profit (Antiq Booksellers Assoc of the UK)

Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Stahl, Nanette
Could it have been Feldheim? Nanette Nanette Stahl, Ph.D. Joseph and Ceil Mazer Librarian for Judaic Studies Yale University Library 130 Wall Street Box 208240 New Haven, CT 06520 phone: (203)432-7207 From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Jonathan Fishburn

[ha-Safran] More books to give away - please respond asap

2017-06-27 Thread Ann Abrams
Hi, safranim Here are more books we're giving away, via the link, below. This Friday is my last day before I leave for the summer, so I need to hear from you by tomorrow, Wed. June 28, 12:00, to give my staff and me time to respond to your requests. If anyone can come here before Friday

[ha-Safran] time to say goodbye

2017-06-27 Thread Barry Walfish
Dear Safranim, After 45 years in the profession, most of them at the University of Toronto, I am retiring at the end of this week. It's been wonderful getting to know many of you over the years and being part of AJL, a great organization. I wish you all success in your endeavours and hope to

[ha-Safran] sad news

2017-06-27 Thread Leslie Monchar
We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Mr. Murray Halpern, z"l, beloved father of our friend and colleague, Noreen Wachs.Shiva information is as follows:Noreen is sitting shiva at her home until Wed. morning, 9:30. 215 West 78th St. 3A, buzz bell #43 (between Broadway & Amsterdam

[ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Shirazi, Gail
While in NY, Galina and I visited Biegeleisen Books in Brooklyn. We had the chance to meet Aaron Biegeleisen (the nephew) and Mr. Biegeleisen (the senior-who just celebrated his 90th birthday). We enjoyed listening to the stories he told about how his grandfather came to this country and set

Re: [ha-Safran] time to say goodbye

2017-06-27 Thread Ann Abrams
Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, Barry! Ann On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Barry Walfish wrote: > Dear Safranim, > > > > After 45 years in the profession, most of them at the University of > Toronto, I am retiring at the end of this week. > > It’s

[ha-Safran] FW: Biegeleisen Books-Oral History [Prof. Leiman article]

2017-06-27 Thread Horowitz, Sharon
http://leimanlibrary.com/texts_of_publications/51.%20Montague%20Lawrence%20Marks%20In%20a%20Jewish%20Bookstore.pdf From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Jonathan Fishburn Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:03 PM To: Michelle Chesner; Rachel Leket-Mor Cc:

Re: [ha-Safran] Biegeleisen Books-Oral History

2017-06-27 Thread Haim A Gottschalk
I would be interested in doing an oral history project on Beigeleisen. This could be a very good presentation for next conference. Haim From: "Stahl, Nanette" To: Jonathan Fishburn ; Michelle Chesner ; Rachel

[ha-Safran] Thank you, AJL conference committee

2017-06-27 Thread rita saccal
Thank you very much for allowing me, once more, to attend the AJL Convention in New York Congratulations for the organization and hope to see you all again in Boston.  Rita Saccal __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily