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
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
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,
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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